Our annual AGM was preceded by an enlightening talk by Melanie Brown.  Melanie, a ceramics teacher of vast experience, was keen to ask us to look at our work in new ways, questioning what we wish to achieve, making extensive use of a sketchbook.  Melanie brought her own sketchbooks to illustrate the development of her ideas and also brought a selection of her delicate porcelain teapots to discuss, handle and purchase.