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.


April 15, 2026
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Scholarship for Year-Round Nantucket Students Ages 5-19
April 14, 2026
Two 3 day sessions: Sign up for one or both.
July 14, 15, 16
July 21, 22 + 23
Registration Open
April 14, 2026
Two 3 day sessions:
July 28, 29 + 30
August 4, 5 + 6
Registration Open
April 11, 2026
In the Studio with Michael Frassinelli
3 Day Workshop
August 11, 12,+ 13
Adult | Teens are invited to enroll 
Registration Open
March 30, 2026
July 10, 17, 24, 31
Registration open
March 27, 2026
June 1- 24
July 6-29

August 3-26
September 7-30
Registration open
Clay Workshop
March 27, 2026
Session 1:  July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Session 2:  August  4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Registration open
March 26, 2026
Session 1:  July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Session 2:  August  4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Registration open
March 25, 2026
June Session: June 8, 15, 22, 29
July Session: July 6, 13, 20, 27
Registration open
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