Get to know Scenic City Clay Arts

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.

 
Close up of pottery in kiln

What we provide

  • Student creates clay project in youth class

    Access

    SCCA offers community outreach programs to local organizations like the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Girls Inc, La Paz, and more.

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What need do we fill?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Meet the team

 

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.

 
 

Thank you to all the individuals and organizations that support the work of Scenic City Clay Arts studio and education programs!

 

Support our community and mission by donating to SCCA today.