Looking for Something Different to Do in Chattanooga?

Skip the ordinary and try something creative!

Whether you're a Chattanooga local looking for a new weekend activity, visiting the Scenic City, planning a family outing, or searching for something fun to do with friends, Scenic City Clay Arts offers hands-on pottery experiences that let you try something new.

Get your hands in the clay, learn a new skill, and discover the joy of making something yourself.

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Get Creative with Pottery!

Your next Chattanooga adventure might get a little messy…

You don't have to be an artist to enjoy making art! At Scenic City Clay Arts, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to explore their creativity.

Our community ceramics studio offers pottery classes and workshops for adults, youth, families, and people of all experience levels.

Whether you want to try the pottery wheel for the first time or explore handbuilding techniques, there's something exciting about turning a lump of clay into something uniquely yours.

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  • Looking for a Unique Date Night?

    Forget the usual dinner plans! Try a pottery workshop together.

    Our private pottery experiences are a fun way to connect, laugh, experiment, and make something together. They're perfect for couples, anniversaries, and double dates.

    Learn About Pottery Date Nights

  • Planning a Family Activity?

    Make memories together through clay!

    We offer youth and family pottery classes and workshops that allow participants to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy making art together.

    From first-time experiences to more involved classes, clay is a wonderful way for families to create something side by side.

    Explore Classes for All Ages

  • Looking for Something Fun to Do with Friends?

    Gather your favorite people and try something new!

    Private pottery workshops are a great option for girls' nights out, birthday celebrations, friend groups, and other special occasions.

    No need to be an experienced artist. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to experiment.

    Request a Private Workshop

  • Want to Try a New Creative Hobby?

    Maybe you've always wanted to try pottery. Maybe you're looking for a creative outlet outside of work.

    Our classes offer an opportunity to slow down, learn something new, and explore the world of clay.

    We welcome beginners and experienced makers alike!

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  • I love everything about your classes. Even though there’s a demo/examples, you give enough time for everyone to make something they love and that’s uniquely them. I’ve never had a bad class with you guys. It’s always a good time!

    --Kelsey C.

  • I really enjoyed the clay arts gnome making class! It was so much fun. I recommend taking this class with a friend. Debby Dunn was such a good and patient teacher.

    -- Mary L.

  • I loved getting to learn the fundamentals of pottery from an experience potter and maybe best of all was successfully creating something! It was so pleasing to cut my piece from the wheel!

    -- Hannah R.

  • The instructors from SCCA were so friendly, knowledgable and gave clear instructions on each step in the process. Summer and Kaylee were awesome!

    -- Anna S.

  • Chase was great. Patient and very instructive. Learned a lot and had a great time.

    -- Tim B.

  • Natalie was such a wonderful instructor! I was very impressed with what all the class included (from the materials to the slip options). This was my first time doing any ceramic work and although I wasn't great at it, I would definitely give it another chance.

    -- Sarah S.

  • I loved the item we were making! The tic tac toe boards were cute and loved the creative freedom we had. Instructor was also great and super helpful, and also great with the kiddos in the class

    -- Valerie S.

  • So awesome! I loved that the project was doable in the timeframe provided. It's a simple project but I could tell the instructor was an expert and I felt like I learned a ton with clear, easygoing instruction.

    --Laura H.

  • Literally Summer is the absolute best. She is thoughtful, patient, and forever willing to offer expertise and compliments!

    --Megan S.

  • Excellent technical instruction with a good atmosphere.

    --Joseph M.

  • Great instructor! Natalie was wonderful! She was knowledgeable, kind, and encouraging.

    --Christy H.

More Than A Pottery Studio

A Community Built Around Creativity

Scenic City Clay Arts is a nonprofit community ceramics studio in Chattanooga.

Our mission is to share access to all things clay through collaborative education in a community studio.

We're passionate about making ceramics accessible to more people, supporting artists as they develop their skills, and creating opportunities for people to connect through art.

When you take a class or participate in a workshop, you're doing more than learning how to make pottery. You're supporting a nonprofit organization working to make creative opportunities available throughout our community.

Get Started With Your Pottery Experience

Please note that classes and workshops require advance registration. We do not offer general walk-in pottery experiences.

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