15 Fun Classes To Try Around Chattanooga

Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in our everyday routine that we forget that there is so much more experience than just our day-to-day life. One of the reasons I love living in Chattanooga is because of the opportunities for not just children, but also adults to continue to learn, grow, and explore new things!

Whether you are looking to learn and grow a new skill, wanting to try something new, or just looking for a fun night out with your friends or partner, we have put together a list of 15 fun classes to try in Chattanooga. For more details on each class, be sure to click each business name to head over to their website. 

1. The Chattery 

The Chattery is where you go to learn ALL THE THINGS! The Chattery is a local nonprofit organization offering fun, affordable, and accessible in person & online classes/workshops for adults. Classes range from painting and calligraphy to mastering Excel and financial planning. New and unique classes are offered every month so be sure to stay up to date on each month’s classes.

2. Sweet & Savory Classroom

If you’re looking to jazz up your cooking skills, Sweet & Savory is such a fun experience. The chefs truly take part in teaching you the details of creating a dish and how simple it can be. Not only do you learn new recipes and techniques, you get to enjoy a lovely dinner at the end of the class.

3. Good Fortune Soap & Spa 

Have you ever wanted to create your very own scent? Good Fortune Soap & Spa offers a unique experience to learn all about creating your own candle at their Candle Bar as well as create your own scent at their Make & Take Scent Therapy Bar! 

4. Painting With a Twist

Learning or trying something new doesn’t always have to be so serious. Painting With a Twist offers a fun night of painting with a group of friends all while enjoying each other's company and a good drink. You do have to bring your own wine, but the night is sure to be filled with a good time and your own unique artwork.

5. Scenic City Clay Arts

If you’ve ever been interested in clay arts, Scenic City Clay Arts is the place to go. They offer multiple classes from wheel to handbuilding. They even have a “Get your hands dirty” class that allows you to try out the wheel before committing to several weeks of classes. 

6. Townsend Atelier Center

Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, Townsend Atelier is a place where you will be allowed to learn, to experiment and to grow. They are dedicated to providing quality instruction in a wide variety of media to those who wish to advance their talents and interest in visual art. 

7. Dance Tonight

From Salsa to the Waltz, Dance Tonight Chattanooga offers a variety of dance lessons for every level of dancer. They private lessons, groups lessons, and even memberships for those interested in making it a regular night out!

8. Metal Makers

Welding can be a very versatile skill to have. Whether you’re interested in learning to take your career to the next level or looking to up your DIY skills, Metal Makers offers classes for beginners, kids, couples, women, and personal development. 

9. Chattanooga School of Language

Whether you’re looking to travel the world or just learn something new, learning a new language can be incredibly rewarding. The Chattanooga School of Language offers group and individual lessons for children and adults in many different languages including French, Spanish, American Sign Language, and German.

10. Good Works Art & Social

If you’re looking for a fun night out with the girls, friends, or even a date night, you should definitely check out Good Works Art & Social. Known as a place to gather with friends to create a unique DIY wood or Painted canvas project, you’ll be guided by teachers who are there to help you create your best work yet!

11. Board & Brush Creative Studio

DIY can be incredibly fulfilling as well as incredibly frustrating. Board & Brush Creative Studio educates you to understand and appreciate the beauty of raw materials with woodworking techniques combined with the latest trends and custom graphics is what created the DIY Board & Brush Creative Studio concept.

 12. Chattanooga Woodworking Academy Inc.

If you’re looking for more in depth education and to work towards a mastery level of woodworking, check out Chattanooga Woodworking Academy. This is not just a class you take on the weekend, but a true program that requires commitment. 

13. Ignis Glass Studio

While this one isn’t exactly a class, you do get to learn about the process and create your very own glass piece. With an artist by your side, you get to learn how to style, fire, and form your own glass heirloom. 

14. Inversion Circus Arts & Performance Center

As Chattanooga’s number one & only premier circus venue offering an array of activities and programs to the public including Introductory Aerial Workshops, Circus Taster Workshops, Private Parties, Private Lessons, & Weekly Classes with recurring memberships available.

15. Choo Choo Diving & Aquatic Center

Scuba diving training as well as swimming lessons, Choo Choo Diving & Aquatic Center will teach, prepare, and certify you to be able to explore and discover the beautiful underwater world. They also organize exotic trips for you to explore bodies of water around the world!