Get to know Scenic City Clay Arts
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Our mission is to share access to all things clay through collaborative education in a community studio. Scenic City Clay Arts sees an inclusive community where all people can consistently experience creative self-expression with clay.
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We seek to provide clay arts education for anyone who wants to experience it. Working with clay as a creative outlet is a unique experience, and one that is not readily available to many. We believe in breaking down barriers and providing clay arts to everyone, regardless of age, skill level, or socioeconomic status.
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We are all caretakers of Scenic City Clay Arts’ mission, vision, and safe creative space. How our community treats each other— our studio members, staff, students, instructors, and visitors— will determine how Scenic City Clay Arts is represented to others.
Read more about our Code of Conduct and studio policies.
About us
Scenic City Clay Arts is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization providing clay arts experiences through pottery classes, studio memberships, and community outreach programs. Located in Chattanooga, TN, we serve a regional community of southeast Tennessee and north Georgia.
Since receiving its nonprofit status in 2016, SCCA fills the need in the Chattanooga area for an active community studio space for both emerging and experienced potters. Members and students alike make this space their home: as a creative outlet, an escape, a safe space, and an environment of curiosity and learning.
What we provide
What need do we fill?
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Clay Arts Education
SCCA values quality clay arts education and consistently provides learning opportunities to anyone who is curious about this enduring craft. We believe in doing our part to form the next generation of potters, who will carry the tradition of clay arts into the future.
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Self-Expression & Healing
Clay arts provides opportunities for creativity and self-expression and can also be an important tool for physical and emotional support. This feeling can be especially powerful to those in need of an outlet, whether for mental therapy or physical healing.
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A Creative Community
SCCA members are a tight-knit community of makers and artists. Members find inspiration from their studio surroundings and their relationships with each other - collaborating on projects, learning from each other, and creating bonds as a membership community.
Main Studio Location
301 E. 11th Street
Located in the basement of ArtsBuild. Enter the lobby door facing 11th Street and take the elevator down to the “B” level. Street parking is available as well as lot-parking to the right of ArtsBuild.
Sunday | 11 AM - 5 PM
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday | 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday | 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday | 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday | 10 AM - 4 PM
Classroom Location
1271 Market Street
Entrance and parking located on West 13th Street, across from Urban Stack restaurant.
Open for classes or by appointment only.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Welcome to the world of pottery! To register for a class, visit our class pages on our website. We offer adult classes, youth + family workshops, and FREE military family classes.
Please note you should fill out your participation form AND complete payment in order to be registered.
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Our class prices depend on the instructor time, materials, and class times + length. We offer one-time classes, multi-week classes, and all day workshops so it completely varies. Take a look at each specific class to see the different prices, and what is included in the cost!
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That's exciting! Simply enter your gift certificate code (it should've been emailed to you or the purchaser, depending on what option they chose) at online checkout, just like a discount code.
If you need help finding your code, email us at studio@sceniccityclayarts.org.
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You can see exactly where your class is happening by looking at your class description online, or by checking for a reminder email that is usually sent about 4-5 business days before your class start date to the email we have on file for you (check your spam folder!)
MOST of our classes happen at our classroom studio, at 1271 Market Street. Don't put that address in Google Maps though! It will take you to the wrong place (sorry, wish we could change that!)
Find the classroom using these directions:The classroom space is behind the Firestone building at the corner of Market and W. 13th Street. Classroom entrance is located on West 13th Street directly across from Urban Stack, while the entrance to the parking lot is on Cowart Street. If you need to put a location in your GPS, we recommend putting in "Urban Stack" as your destination - our classroom is located directly across from it.
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We feel so honored that our membership program is so popular in our community. So popular in fact, we have a waitlist in place with over 300 people waiting to join us as a member!
You can learn more about memberships and join our waitlist here. We'll be in touch when a spot is available for you!
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Email us at studio@sceniccityclayarts.org! You can view our class cancellation and refund policies here.
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We love our clay community, and there are SO many ways that you can support SCCA. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit so making a donation is the strongest way to support us. You can donate on a monthly basis, or make a one-time donation.
You can also volunteer with us! We're always looking for volunteers to help with classes, events, glazing, unloading kilns, and studio cleaning.
Meet the team
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Staff & Board
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Instructors
Sustainability in the studio
As a Clean Green Ceramics certified organization, SCCA is fully committed to facilitating an environmentally-conscious environment within the studio as well as promoting these practices with the communities we serve.
Did you know that you can purchase a specialty license plate to show your support for Tennessee Arts Commission and arts programs in our state?
Scenic City Clay Arts is among the many Tennessee arts organizations that has received grant funding from Tennessee Arts Commission.
