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World Renowned Dryden’s

Throwing Pottery since 1946

Located along Hot Springs historic Whittington Avenue, Dryden Pottery
has been in business for over 72 years. Started by Alan J. Dryden in 1946, they are
a third generation family-owned pottery making business.
Zack Dryden is currently running the pottery alongside his father J.K.
Dryden. Both are making pottery. J.K
Dryden is a master potter of 50 years.
Within the potteries
showroom you will find not only
functional pottery including cups,
plates, bowls, and ovenware, but also
decorative pottery, including vases
and other art pieces. The pottery is
oven, microwave and dishwasher
safe but not for outdoor use.
Dryden Pottery is known
for their unique in-house custom
formulated glazes and clay. They
use locally sourced quartz silica
in both their clay and glazes. Their
glazes are easily recognized by
collectors and have been developed
and refined since the potteries
inception.
Alan J. Dryden attended J. K. Dryden, a master potter of 50 years,
the University of Chicago. He with a large 24-inch vase he threw on the
studied chemical engineering and wheel.
was the first person to use volcanic
ash as a glaze. Dryden Pottery has employed over 500 people though the years. It
was at one time a bustling factory but is no longer in factory production.
Along with making functional and art pottery, Dryden Pottery is beginning
to host and teach pottery workshops, give daily live pottery wheel demonstrations
from 10 - 11 am and teach evening pottery classes. Visit Dryden Pottery in
store or online for more information. Located at 341 Whittington Ave. For more
information, check them out on Facebook: Dryden Pottery, www.drydenpottery.
com, Instagram or call 501-282-8328.
Cutwell’s 5 Annual Birth of
th

an Artist Show Coming Soon

Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) is hosting its fifth annual fundraiser, The Birth of an
Artist, with an art show and reception. The show will take place on Saturday, August
11th, from 7pm-10pm at Emergent Arts, at 341 Whittington Avenue in Hot Springs.
In addition to the exciting art work from our community of emerging
artists, the show will also feature musical talent in areas of jazz and R&B. There
will be an extraordinary art sale featuring the visual artist Ayana Williams from the
University of Central Arkansas.
In addition to local and statewide young artists, there will also be live
entertainment provided by the youth jazz band, RockTown Jazz Squad and artist
Madison Love. Light hors d’oeuvre will be served.
C4K is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for kids of all ages. Each Saturday,
May through July, free of charge, kids meet at Emergent Arts, 341 Whittington Ave.
to acquire and refine their art skills. This very hands-on art program allows children
to do what they do naturally - play - while gaining valuable learning skills.
The youth-friendly environment of C4K is designed especially for kids
that are highly active and allows them to express themselves freely with paint. A
scary thought for adults, but as artist and founder Anthony Tidwell explains, “We
are dedicated to providing a positive atmosphere for kids to express themselves with
paint and that’s exactly what we do.”
Proceeds from Birth of an Artist will help C4K continue its mission in
the community. Admission for the reception is $20 per ticket and donations are
accepted. Tickets can be purchased at Tim’s Barber Shop, 300 E Grand Ave. For
other ticket locations or for more information about Birth of an Artist, please call
214-497-3715, or email c4kartclasses@gmail.com.
For more information about Cutwell 4 Kids, visit www.cutwell4kids.org or
Facebook: Cutwell 4 Kids.
Cutwell 4 Kids is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Hot Springs
Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation,
Morris Foundation and Tim’s Barber Shop.