If you like shopping local, learning new skills, and pairing coffee with a pastry, you’ll want to check out Studio Ours in Southside.

The space includes a makers market and classroom area, and it was the brainchild of Chan Sok, founder of the local screen printing business Chan Design. As a maker herself, she wanted to give artists an affordable place to sell their work and teach.

This is the perfect place to find local gifts for friends, family, *and yourself.* | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Makers market

Nearly everything inside the market is made by Chattanooga artists. You’ll find handmade clothing, jewelry, candles, ceramics, and more — plus artist cards that share the stories behind the makers.

Classes + workshops

Studio Ours also hosts classes and workshops led by local artists. Two events are coming up this Saturday, April 18, and more are regularly added, so it’s worth bookmarking this page to stay in the loop.

Who can resist a croissant from Oui Oui Boulangerie? *Not us.* | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Coffee + carbs

Need a pick-me-up? Grab a coffee or matcha from Summer Sun Coffee, kombucha from Chattanooga Culture, or a pastry from Oui Oui Boulangerie or Cho + Crumb before shopping or heading to a class.

Studio Ours is currently open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.