Simon Carroll demonstration and AGM
The annual AGM was at Ladock Village Hall, Saturday 29th September 2007 was preceded by a slideshow, talk and demonstration by Simon Carroll
Simon Carroll’s work is highly original and internationally known. The forms are made from sections that are thrown, pressed into moulds to give surface patterns and textures and assembled together often altered and pushed into eccentric shapes.
He currently works in a studio converted from a derelict airfield building near Padstow. He uses a simple vocabulary of slips and glazes in an exciting and spontaneous way giving great scope for intuitive expression. He talked about his ceramic work, and also his huge beach drawings done on the north coast, which are quite inspirational. This was followed by a lively demonstration of throwing into large plaster moulds.
The AGM was well attended by about 30 members. The chair, Penny McBreen and committee were thanked for their continued work. Plans for the next year were outlined, some new committee members were found