Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art to Host Ceramic Workshop with Don Hanson

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) will host a one-day workshop on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 from 12pm to 3pm on Intermediate and Advanced Ceramic Techniques. Great Falls-based potter Don Hanson will lead the workshop as part of The Square’s quarterly art education programming. The workshop will include demonstrations of throwing techniques, textures, forms both altered and thrown, with much opportunity for questions and answers. Participants will throw pots guided by Don Hanson with assistance on altered forms. Don Hanson was born in Seattle, Washington in 1943, and grew up in Great Falls, Montana where he still calls home today. Don's art studies began at Montana State University-Billings, where he majored in art education and graduated with a BS degree with emphasis in sculpture and ceramic design. Today, Hanson specializes in burial urns for funeral homes, corporate gifts, functional stoneware, dinnerware sets, fine porcelain, and works directly with interior designers and architects as well as commission projects for individuals. “I have made my living making functional stoneware and decorative porcelain pieces. I try to formulate colorful glazes as I am a student of the days when everyone used earthtone glazes. I have been fortunate to ship my work literally all over the world. I have become friends with countless people in the 53 years of working in my craft,” said Hanson. Information about this workshop and registration details can be found on The Square’s class portal website at the-square.corsizio.com. For more information, prospective students can reach out to Ellie Weber, Director of Education, at ellie@the-square.org. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) is north-central Montana’s only contemporary art museum. Founded in 1977 and located in Great Falls, Montana, the museum resides in and stewards the original 1896 building of the historic Central High School. The Square is known for exhibitions that feature intriguing outsider and contemporary living artists in conjunction with exciting exhibition programs and studio art classes to the community. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art is located at 1400 1st Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana. Visitor hours: Tuesday 10am to 9pm, Wednesday - Friday 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Closed on select holidays. Admission is FREE for the public. Visit www.the-square.org or call 406.727.8255 for further information.