Pottery Classes in Tennessee
Explore 12 pottery studios across 6 cities in Tennessee. From beginner-friendly workshops to advanced ceramic techniques, find the perfect pottery class near you.
Franklin
1 pottery studio
Goodlettsville
1 pottery studio
Hendersonville
1 pottery studio
Mt. Juliet
1 pottery studio
Nashville
7 pottery studios
Pegram
1 pottery studio
Where to Find Pottery Classes in Tennessee
Tennessee's pottery scene thrives in major cities and charming small towns alike. Nashville leads the way with Metro Parks' pottery programs at Centennial Art Center in Centennial Park. These classes focus on basic wheel throwing and hand-building techniques for beginners.
Memphis offers a unique coffee shop and pottery studio combination at Belltower Pottery Studio, home to 90 local potters. Seize the Clay in Chickasaw Oaks Village provides both pottery wheel classes and paint-your-own ceramics options. Meanwhile, Knoxville's downtown arts district on Gay Street houses multiple pottery studios, including Studio 212 Arts and Mighty Mud.
East Tennessee remains the historic heart of the state's pottery tradition. This region follows the East Tennessee Shale Belt, where abundant clay deposits supported pottery families since the 1820s. Towns like those in Greene, Washington, and Knox counties still carry on this pottery legacy today.
Tennessee Pottery Scene Today
The contemporary Tennessee pottery community stays connected through the Tennessee Potter's Society, which meets twice a year. This group brings together potters of all skill levels for education and support. The state hosts several pottery festivals, including the Tennessee Pottery Festival in the Tennessee River Valley and the free Ugly Pot Throw Festival, where over 30 talented potters compete in fun challenges.
Tennessee's pottery heritage runs deep. East Tennessee dominated early American pottery production, with famous potters like Christopher Haun creating beautiful copper-glazed jars in Greene County. The region's red-tinged clay gives Tennessee pottery its distinctive orange appearance, different from darker clays found elsewhere.
Today's pottery scene blends this rich history with modern creativity. Memphis artists like Becky Ziemer switched careers to work full-time in ceramics, while Nashville studios like Handmade Studio TN craft contemporary dinnerware. From historic pottery towns to trendy urban studios, Tennessee offers pottery experiences for everyone.
Explore our directory to find pottery classes throughout Tennessee and discover studios near you.
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