Studio Ours is a haven for creators, shoppers, and students.
The 2,000 square foot maker space/market in Chattanooga’s Turnbull Building opened in October 2025. It houses a gift shop featuring artist-made goods from nearly 40 local and out-of-town vendors, enabling potential customers to see a creator’s work in person year-round—even if they don’t have a brick-and-mortar store.
A classroom used for teaching crafts, co-working, and even DnD nights is incorporated within the space and the building’s second floor is rented for yoga classes and weddings. This month, it will house Chattanooga’s yearly Galentine’s event – a large vendor market – prominently featuring artists from Studio Ours.
The business is owned by Hixon native Christina Sok, whose family owns the building. A graphic design major at UT-K, Christina started her own design agency before choosing screen printing as her main form of artistic revenue. Christina and another artist, Elizabeth “Lissie” Gaffney, bonded while discussing the challenges of being market vendors and, over a glass of wine, the pair envisioned Studio Ours where creators can sell and teach others their craft.
When asked what she finds most rewarding about the venture, Christina said, “Some people say they have no creative bone in their body, but something draws them to come back here. At the end of the day, that makes it worth it for me.”
Best Studio & Workshop
BEST Studio and Workshop designs and makes small-batch, thoughtfully crafted household objects and furnishings to create honest, lasting products with character. They are designing a showcase of handmade furniture specifically to be displayed at Studio Ours.
For more information, visit: whatsbest.studio | 100 Cherokee Blvd., Suite 331
Summer Sun Coffee
Summer Sun Coffee owner Laura Ter Beek believes people should slow down to savor coffee moments. She is a coffee cart vendor that serves java daily at Studio Ours, hoping customers will enjoy a cup of coffee as they create or shop. Summer Sun offers coffee subscriptions available for pick up at Studio Ours.
For more information, visit: summersuncoffee.com
Lissie Ceramics
Lissie Ceramics embodies intentional play and the vibrancy of creation and connection through functional pieces lovingly crafted. She uses self-taught throwing and hand-building techniques to create her ceramic work, which is a product of her experiences and her fierce love of all things bright and whimsical.
For more information, visit: lissieceramics.com
Oui Oui Boulangerie
Owned by Parisian baker Johann Tremor, Oui Oui Boulangerie reflects its owner’s journey and the pursuit of the American dream through the art of bread making. Oui Oui Boulangerie currently hosts bread pick-ups for bread club at Studio Ours every Sunday and customers can purchase a wide range of authentic French, fresh pastries and breads.
For more information, visit: 0uiouiboulangerie.com | bonjour@ouiouiboulangerie.com
“Makers in other spots worry about losing their space in the store if they don’t sell enough. I don’t want them to feel that way at all. Instead, I’ll say, ‘Hey, your items didn’t sell this month. Let me know how I can help you get more sales.’”