CAROLYN FORSMAN

I met Carolyn at a trade show 25 years where I was selling hats and she jewelry. Her complexities were wonderful as was her humorous and generous spirit. I came across this sad news when I googled her to wish her Happy 70 yesterday.

Carolyn has long been the "luce ultravioletta" for MSA with her bright smile, fun and innovative designs, and fearless input into our industry. Her generosity to MSA through sponsorship and ALA through contributions from her brilliant "Banned Books" bracelet will never be forgotten. She will be missed as she dances elsewhere.

I was extremely saddened to hear of Carolyn's death. She was unique in her sense of whimsy, sense of humor and great sense of style. My condolences to her family and hope you will carry on with her existing designs.

Carolyn was a courageous librarian who worked for everyone's right to read and not be censored. She donated a portion of her profits to the Freedom to Read Foundation

I always enjoyed seeing you when I visited Megan. You were such a cool aunt. I have lots of your pieces and love wearing them and will think of you when I do. May peace be with you.

When I think of Carolyn, I think first of a whirling cloud of purple, her favorite color;then of her dancing, which was perfect and passionate; then of her support for the First Amendment and the Freedom to Read Foundation, which was tireless.

Edgecomb potters staff is so sadend to lose another innovator and compassionate creative spirit. She will live in our memories and her work those of us who are fortunate enough to have.

Just today someone left a follow-up comment on my blog to a comment Carolyn had left before asking Carolyn how she could get ahold of her to buy some of her pieces for her store in Mexico.

When researching why her website was not working I was so sad to discover this.

Sadly that is the second creative person I know that past only one day apart.

Very sorry to hear this news. Carolyn was a wonderful unique woman full of imagination and charisma. Her contributions to the Freedom to Read Foundation was an inspiration. My sincere condolences to her family.