NISDA STAFF

PENNY HANSON

Penny Hanson received her BFA from Iowa State University in May of 2008. Metals, ceramics, painting, and fibers were her foci along with a BS in psychology as well. 

Handbuilding is her preferred area of interest in ceramics. Prior to moving to MA, Penny has taught several different classes at a local student art center at Iowa State and has taken many ceramics classes. She has been teaching hand building for the past 2 summers at NISDA on Nantucket. 

When she isn't teaching, she is the woman chiropractor and enjoys walking her dog, Dalilah all around the island especially the beach. Dalilah is a 12 year old white poodle and she has a 4 year old little brother who is a bearded dragon called Kevin. Penny stays very active in her community with volunteering at the Nantucket Elementary School, Nantucket Pride, as well as The Nantucket Island Fair.