ATL Clubs You Actually Want to Join: Social, Bookish & Crafty Vibes for Grown-Ups
The Club Scene (No, Not That One).
Atlanta’s got a not-so-secret network of community-led clubs and low-pressure hangs that’ll make you want to pick up a glue gun, start a book club, or finally join that local walk group.
From Queer-friendly craft nights to artsy bookworms & social circles with snacks — this is your go-to list for local clubs that actually pass the vibe check. Whether you’re in your “romanticize your routine” era or just looking for new friends, here’s where to show up.
Spaces That Feel Like Creative Home Base
🪩 Create ATL (Adair Park)
Part studio, part gathering space — Create ATL is where ATL’s creative scene comes to hang, vibe, & build. You’ll find pop-ups, open mics, late-night film screenings, & all kinds of offbeat goodness. Known for parting with other orgs like SFQP & Scrap ATL. Bonus: It’s also a coworking space.
Tea Time Cinema Club (tea & film pairings)
🎭 SFQP
Southern Fried Queer Pride is more than art & community org … It’s a full-on QTPOC joy engine. From career workshops for LGBTQIA+ to dance parties, name change clinic, their events center community care, radical creativity, & unapologetic celebration. P.S. Don’t miss their annual Queer Pride fest in June.
A quirky, community-rooted art house in Scottsdale (Decatur) that’s part gallery, part workshop space, & 100% DIY magic. Printmaking classes, backyard markets, & vents like “Stitch N Bitch” (every 1st & 3rd Tuesday) make this a cozy hub for makers + the creatively curious.
Bookish Babes & Lit-Loving Locals
Book clubs, indie bookstore nights, themed readings
📚 Silent Book Club (various locations)
No pressure to talk, no assigned reading. Just show up with your current read, sip something cozy, & dive in. The Silent Book Club meets in spots around ATL + is perfect for introverts who still want a little bookish community.
✨ If book clubs are your love language,
don’t stop here. My Book Lover’s Guide to ATL is packed with more indie bookstore events, zine energy, & literary meetups worth clearing your calendar for.
Craft Nights, Maker Circles & DIY Drop-Ins
💎 Atlanta Glassworks (Relocating to Hapeville)
A true ATL gem. Learn the art of glassmaking through hands-on workshops that double as date nights or solo creative therapy. Pro tip: classes sell out fast. Grand opening February 21, 2026.
✂️ SCRAP ATL (Adair Park & Tucker)
Creative reuse heaven. Think thrift-meets-art-supply-store. You’ll find materials for literally any DIY idea — all rescued from landfill life. Budget-friendly & wildly inspiring.
🧶 ATL Craft Club (Now brick + mortar at The Goat Farm)
Atlanta’s coolest craft hangout. From junk journaling to craft movie nights, they’ve turned creativity into a social event. It’s low-pressure, high-vibe, & wildly welcoming.
🏺 Grit Ceramic Studio (Sylvan Hills)
Wheel throwing, glazing, sculpting — all in one of the city’s most welcoming pottery spaces. It feels like creative therapy with clay under your nails.
🌿 Bed Head Plants (East Point | Pop-Ups local farmers markets))
Equal parts plant shop & creative playground. Their hands-on workshops — from propagation to garden builds, feel like hanging with your artsy friends who also know soil science.
If you’ve been saying “I should really learn how to sew” — this is your sign. Mani Shania hosts sewing classes that feel approachable, stylish, & actually empowering. Whether you’re hemming your own fits, upcycling vintage, or finally learning how to thread the machine without rage-quitting, her workshops make fashion feel hands-on and personal again.
🛒 The Supermarket (Poncey-Highlands)
Part art space, part community playground, part “wait, this is so cool.” The Supermarket hosts everything from teen art clubs + craft workshops to experimental events & pop-up markets. It’s one of those spaces that makes creativity feel social, accessible, & slightly chaotic in the best way. If you’re looking for hands-on workshops or creative hangs that don’t feel intimidating — start here.
The Supermarket’s sister space, The Bakery leans more experimental & art-forward. Expect exhibitions, performance art, immersive events, & late-night creative energy that feels very ATL underground in the best way.
Follower Picks: Fiber Parts (Avondale Estates), The Tuftest Class in Town (Poncey-Highlands), Atlanta Printmakers Studio (Hapeville), Bear & Honey Candle Making (L5P)
Clubs With Personality (a.k.a. Actually Fun to Join)
A chess club that feels more like a vibe check. Whether you're a strategic genius or just in it for the snacks & social hangs, this club brings together ATL’s creative minds over checkmate & conversation. Open to all levels — from rookies to rooks.
For the dog moms who want playdates & people time. Expect brunches, park hangs, pop-ups, & community-forward events that feel less awkward and more “group chat IRL.”
Laugh, Learn, Repeat
🎭 Dad’s Garage (Old Fourth Ward)
Atlanta’s improv institution. Take a class, catch a show, or just sit back and laugh until you forget what day it is.
Because watching a movie alone is fine, but watching it with strangers who clap at the right moments? Elite. Reel Friends curates nostalgic, themed screenings that turn casual movie nights into full-on experiences. Pro tip: The Plaza & Tara are an immidate YES… full of nostalgia.
Artist-Led & Art-Forward Moments
🌸 Andrew Blooms / Blooms Emporium (Atlanta Chinatown + Ponce City Market)
A vibrant studio-meets-art experiment where traditional Asian influences meet bold, layered color. Expect installations, workshops, and creative experiences that feel immersive, not intimidating.
✨ If this is your sign to romanticize your creative era — definitely check out my full guide to ATL art galleries, artist talks, & art walk nights. It’s where the real inspo lives in the city. Full curated guide here.
Follower Picks: Corrinna Sephora Studios for Welding (East Point), Spruill Art Center (Dunwoody), Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (Druid Hills), Mudfire (Decatur), Atlanta Botanical Garden (Midtown) offers a variety of creative classes for kids & adults.
Niche Groups Worth Knowing
For the ones that don’t fit neatly in a box, & that’s kind of the point.
These are the gatherings that feel a little seasonal, a little specific, or just beautifully hard to categorize. The kind of community you stumble into once… & then keep coming back to.
🚲 Specialized Atlanta Social Rides
More than just a bike shop — this crew hosts inclusive social rides that roll through the city with good energy & even better people. Think: community-first movement, no-drop rides, & plenty of post-pedal hangs.
Part ride, part ritual — Bike Church is a weekly gathering (Sunday) that blends community cruising with soul-filling connection. Whether you’re showing up for the movement or the mindfulness, this Sunday ATL staple feels like church for the body & the spirit.
A biking community in ATL centering trans & gender-expansive folks and women, with a special focus on BIPOC riders. Expect rides that feel inclusive, community-first, and genuinely welcoming — plus they’ve got a shop coming soon, so this is one to keep on your radar.
Not just miles… momentum. Atlanta Run Club brings together runners of all levels for community-driven meetups that feel more social than sweaty (but still sweaty). Whether you’re training for something big or just showing up for accountability + post-run hangs, this crew keeps the energy welcoming & consistent.
Final Thoughts (Before You Join Everything at Once)
You don’t need a new personality.
You just need a place to show up.
Atlanta isn’t short on talent. It’s overflowing with people building spaces for connection, creativity, & low-pressure joy. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush, lacing up your sneakers, or just showing up to read quietly in a corner — there’s a seat at the table.
The best part? You don’t have to be “good” at anything to belong.
You just have to be curious.
So go romanticize your routine.
Join the club.
Start the hobby.
Say yes to the weird little Tuesday night thing.
…& if you’re craving more creative inspiration around the city — tap into my guides on ATL art galleries, indie bookstores, & unexpected experiences that make this city feel alive.
See you out there. ✨