Join the movement!
Recently, a throng of potters around the world have (finally!) taken to Periscope to create a lively community of clay people sharing their studios, what they are working on, thoughts about clay and more!
What is Periscope?
A year ago, a periscope was something you might use on a submarine.
But now, “periscope” has a new meaning. It is an app for your smart gadgets that allows you to stream live video to your followers worldwide.
Find it here: Google Play, iOS App Store
Why Should Potters Care?
If you are a potter or ceramic artist, you can become a “Potter of Periscope.” Doesn’t that sound exciting? Really, it means you are part of a growing community of clay fanatics that want to share something with the world. Or see what other potters are sharing with the world. That’s right, a chance to “meet” and step into the studios of potters that you may never get to meet in real life!
I suppose if you want an official “Potters of Periscope” certificate you can send $49.95 to Michael Kline and he’ll review your application.
All kidding aside, there isn’t really a specific group to join or option to select. The Potters of Periscope are just a bunch of potters that are using Periscope and usually following each other. Perhaps as the Periscope app grows they may add groups or channels or other options that may be useful.
How Does Periscope Work?
It’s pretty simple. Download the app. Create an account with your Twitter account or phone number. Click the broadcast button to start sharing a live video feed. Or you can just follow people and watch their live broadcasts.
You can even send messages to the broadcaster in (nearly) real time so it’s possible to have a conversation. You can also view a replay of a broadcast for 24 hours after it is streamed. If you find something you like, share the broadcast with your periscope or twitter followers.
Find out more at the Periscope Help Page.
What Does This Mean for the Clay Community?
Who knows? Will this be just a passing fad? Will it be the next big thing? All I know for sure is that it’s a lot of fun! I’ve already “met” potters from all over the world. I streamed a few videos back in April 2015 and had a handful of visitors total. Recently I had a broadcast with 4 times that many on one live broadcast. So the community is definitely growing. Come join us!

broadcasts (and potters!) from around the world
Maybe those of us who can’t make it to NCECA will get to experience parts of NCECA? Maybe potters will be able to offer virtual workshops and lessons? Maybe we can show the world what kind of process we use to create a pot? Maybe we can organize some kind of round table and take turns introducing ourselves. Maybe we can form our own “24 hr. channel” about all things pottery! Maybe we can attend a gallery opening across the country. Maybe we’ll get to see the secrets that some of our favorite potters use to create some of our favorite pots! Maybe the possibilities are endless?
Periscope Tips?
- You can use the hashtag #pottersofperiscope in your broadcast title and tweets. Not required, but it may help other potters find you.
- Double Tap to switch between front and back cameras.
- Swipe up from the bottom while viewing a broadcast to see who else is watching. Tap a name to see the profile and follow them.
- Share broadcasts to Twitter, Facebook, and your Periscope followers.
- Include a link (or links) in your profile. Website, Etsy Shop, etc.
- Speaking of profiles… Share a little bit about who you are. People are more willing to follow someone that they know is a real person. Especially if they mention clay, pottery, ceramics, etc.
- Take advantage of strong composition, adequate lighting, and a solid wifi signal if you can.
- Capture your broadcasts. Check “Autosave Broadcast” to save the video to your device. No comments or hearts are saved. You can also take a look at Katch.me to automatically save your videos and comments! (Thanks to Joseph Travis @redfoxpottery for the heads up on that.)
Potters of Periscope
Here are some potters that are already on Periscope. If you are on Periscope, leave your username in the comments. Or follow @artbyfuzzy (or tweet me) so I can follow you back and add you to the list!
- @klineola – Michael Kline seems to be one of the biggest advocates of periscope in the pottery community. Also the originator of #pottersofperiscope?
- @AGFPottery – Adam Field is also leading the charge.
- @artbyfuzzy – Brandon “Fuzzy” Schwartz – Let me know if you’re a potter on Periscope and I’ll add you to the list.
- @sianraeceramics – Sian Rae Ceramics
- @wardjhs – Jared Ward
- @redfoxpottery – Joseph Travis
- @angwalford – Ang Walford
- @timseeclay – Tim See
- @adrianachristianson – Adriana Christianson
- @brettkernart – Brett Kern
- @webbpots – Anne Webb
- @bulldogpottery – Smantha & Bruce at Bulldog Pottery
- @caroleepp – Carole Epp
- @corisclay – Cori Sandler Pottery
- @grlbrd – Sunshine Cobb
- @amymansonpottery – Amy Manson Pottery
- @runndanpotter – Daniel McCabe
- @SymmPottery – Symmetrical Pottery
- @gracedepledgepottery – Grace DePledge
- @artbyjenf – Jennifer Fontanella
- @bilsrye – bils&rye
- @jobrien – James O’Brien
- @jrothshank – Justin Rothshank
- @LaurenBellomy – Lauren
- @bharperstudio – Brian Harper
- @johnbrittpotter – John Britt
- @BeasleyCeramics – Brett Beasley
- @MudQueenPottery – Audra Doughty
- @VirgilOrtiz – Virgil Ortiz
- @AndersenPottery – Andersen Pottery
- @PlasterCottage – Plaster Cottage
- @Macpottery – TomMac Garret
- @neilcelaniceramics – Neil Celani
- @Rissaroo – Lorissa Smith
- @mudfirepottery – Chris Rosso
- @pweissattryde – Paula Weiss
- @EastRidgePottery – Sharon Galbraith
- @tombudzak – Tom Budzak
- @HeidisPottery – Heidi Kunkel
- @wendyridge1 – Cat
- @GretaMichelle – Greta M Joachim
- @juditavill – Judi Tavill Ceramics
- @CarterPottery – Ben Carter
- @ronphilbeck – Ron Philbeck
- @hobbypotter – Tammy Jo – Potter
- @PotterybyCB – Pottery by Chris Burch
- @crawfishclay – Christy Becnel
- @c8brus – Cate Austin
- @randallceramics – Jeremy Randall
- @thepotteryhead – Anita Campbell
- @cherricopottery – Joel Cherrico
- @CaballoOscuro06 – Steve Colston
- @ohdandyclay – Jess Sandford Ceramics
- @hartpottery – Hart 2 Hart Pottery & Design
- @codeine_zombie – Aria’s Pottery
- @DorisKuehn – Lucky Crane Pottery
- @crackingpots – Jeremy Peake Pottery
- @TulsaPottery – Tulsa Pottery House
- @PetersenPottery – Petersen Pottery
- @claygeek – Clay Geek
- @JARPottery – JARPottery
- @mtbgallery – M.T.Burton Gallery
- @rongway1962 – Rongway62
- @DaleWarren – Dale Warren
- @LianaAgnew – Liana Agnew
- @MelGonza18 – Craft and Chaos
- @PletcherPottery – Todd Pletcher
- @HeidiMCF – Heidi Fahrenbacher
- @amandambarr – Amanda M Barr
- @chrissyort – Chrissy Ortman
- @connellypottery – Michael Connelly
- @Buchananceramics – Theresa Buchanan
- @shanemickey5 – Shane Mickey
- @CKPOTTERY – C Krebs Pottery
- @AlienSassafras – Melissa
- @ashleybevington – Ashley Bevington
- @imperfectPotter – The Imperfect Potter
- @dianafayt – Diana Fayt
- @karensilbergceramics – Karen Silberg
- @KeatonSkyles – KeatonSkyles
- @skopchains – Susanna Kopchains
- @erincarpenterpottery – Erin Carpenter
- @timsceramics – Tim Kowalczyk
- @didemmert_pottery – Didem
- @DownHomePottery – Cathy Arsenault
- @StearnsCeramics – Eric Stearns
- @samanthaolivr – Samantha Oliver
- @kylecarpenterpottery – Kyle Carpenter
- @NRMizak – Nikki Mizak
- @batjesoclay – Liz Parham
- @WynhillPotter – John Lowes
- @thebrianrjones – Brian R. Jones
- @ChrisCaseyArt – Chris Casey
- @LukeDoylePottery – Luke Doyle
- @Troybungart – Troy Bungart
- @JRFstudio – Jessica Fong
- @ArtbyThakur – Stefan Amitabh Thakur
- @pyles_jamie – Jamie Pyles
- @suepariseau – Sue Pareseau Pottery
- @jampdxceramics – jampdx
- @pdblais – Paul Blais
- @VelmaMatson – Wendy Emborski
- @cecilialanier – Cecilia Lanier
- @barestoneware – Lucy Alexander
- @kimfoaleceramics – Kim Foale
- @maymay1313 – Amy Wood
- @melissayungbluth – Melissa Yungbluth
- @MariansPottery – Marian Williams
- @alexlapella – Alex LaPella
- @sambalkretek – Chris Broussard
- @Charshak – Potter Me
- @Hstd1999 – Eric Preston
- @TropiClayStudio – Robert Young
- @SueCeramics – Sue Ceramics
- @JboneJordan – Jordan Brown
- @dreynolds1031 – Don Reynolds
- @williambakerpottery – William Baker
- @lisalapella – Lisa LaPella
- @potterydot – Dot Burnworth
- @kristinhgrant – Kristin Grant
- @LynnetteLukay – Lynnette Lukay
- @triaturrou_studios – Tria Turrou
- @alteredclay – Catherine Simmons
- @snork690 – Mike Lainchbury
- @porcelainocean – Zoe Johnson
- @pfocazio – pfocazio
- @FutureRelicsGal – Lori Buff
- @slabmaker – Evelyn Hoogerbrugge
- @southfldeb – Debbie Weiss
- @bloobrush – Bloo Brush Ceramics
- @clayetteo – Colette Oliver
- @Heartshapedstone – Michele DeLuca
- @ChicagoCeramics – Alex Davies
- @juliejonespottery – Julie Jones
- @shanel_pottery – Rebekah Krieger
- @alexander_thierry – Alex Thierry
- @spetty27 – Sarah Petty
- @ShinoPots – Hollis Engley
- @veredceramics – VeredCeramics
- @gardensandclay – Suzanne Denney Pottery
- @connie_starks – Connie Starks
- @jjmmro – Jess Dougherty
- @sikiuperez – Sikiu
- @dowred – Dow Redcorn
- @ChandraDeBuse – Chandra DeBuse
- @robske200 – Roberto Lugo
- @JWClayArt – Jonathan Walsh
- @MRPots31 – Michael Robison
- @WoodnSalt – Barb Ruble
- @Bwolfe206 – Benedict Wolfe
- @kowalskipottery – Kevin Kowalski
- @jd00d – JustinCredible Pottery
- @AMACOBrent – AMACOBrent
- @newgardpottery – Karen Newgard
- @lesdeman – BigBear
- @Outofthekiln – Jenelle Grosser
- @KrissyDen – Kristin Dennison
- @attakiss – Cathleen Mckenna
- @paisleysoulpottery – Sarah Hollander Clark
- @Kolhouse – Rob Kolhouse
- @interrobangz – AND/OR
- @r_vanhoy – r_vanhoy
- @ClaycrazyPotter – ClaycrazyPotter
- @KyMyers18 – Kaitlyn Myers
- @SPMorganStudio – Stacy Morgan
- @KristenKieffer – Kieffer Ceramics
- @paulthollceramics – Paul Tholl
- @tealgreen22 – Teal
- @LaurenLBaird – Lauren Baird
- @patshu – Pottery By Patricia
- @sadie_buggg – Sadie Misiuk
- @JessVerde – Jessica Green
- @bklemceramics – Bradley Klem
- @stephenrosini – Stephen Rosini
- @alyssawagnerpottery – Alyssa Wagner
- @chARiTyelise – Charity Hofert
- @mudspinner1 – MParkes
- @CanebrakePottery – Debbie Wilson
- @meredithhost – Meredith Host
- @AngiPeteronPottery – Angi Peterson
- @gonetoclover – Britta Schroeder
- @stevengcheek – Steven Cheek
- @theburntbegonia – Cinda Medina
- @Bluehenpottery – Anne Partna
- @zanbarnespottery – Zan Barnes
- @mrvernons – Vernon Smith
- @gibranporcelain – Carly Gibran
- @stephgalli – Stephanie Galli
- @DMpottery – Denise McDonald
- @PotterStefan – Stefan Andersson
- @kristenkswanson – Kristen Swanson
- @jbrien – John Brien
- @LBosticPottery – Lindsay Bostic
- @ceramicscapes – Cynthia Guajardo
- @sumisan – Sumi Leigh Casey
- @nuev_orden – Shiloh Gastello
- @Rakuclay – Clay Walthall
- @ZygoteBlum – Zygote Blum
- @SueCeramics – Sue McLeod Ceramics
- @kimnielsenak – Kim Nielsen
- @MemawCreeper – Nan T
- @Cinderelish – Cinderelish
- @courtneyemartin – Courtney Martin
- @sarahmariewest – Sarah Marie West
- @maudiskoby – Maud Andersson
- @joytannerpottery – Joy Tanner
- @courtsclosed – Courtney
- @a_bracker – Anne M Bracker
- @joshuajnovak – Josh Novak
- @staceypumpkin – Stacey Manser-Knight
- @CuteandClay – Cute and Clay Ceramics
- @j9hannum – Jeannine Hannum
- @ericbotbyl – Eric Botbyl
- @branddias – Brandy Carroll
- @stargateclay – Angela
- @lisawbwalker – Lisa Walker
- @wolfepottery – Suzy Wolfe
- @reubenjames -Trish B. Berryfinepottery
- @strangfjord – Patricia Millar
- @CarolBarclay – Carol Barclay
- @Brrwobig – Bev Wobig
- @Bluematchbox- Tilehurst Pottery by Grant Pratt
Thanks for posting this. A great resource to our pottery friends. Sorry I haven’t been keeping our blog createniks up to date.
my username is alteredclay. New to periscope. Thanks
ok I am out of touch, need to learn more about periscope but ever so grateful you detailed all the ins and outs.
Wow! Thanks heaps for all the info! You’re a legend!
Marian
@TropiClayStudio Robert Young
Hello, I just joined! @snork690
@Rocky05816396
Rocky Lewycky
This is great, thanks so much for all the info! I just joined @porcelainocean
Thanks for this great article. I’ve been part of this wave for only a few weeks and it has become a staple in my life. Thanks so much for including me CoriSandlerPottery @corisclay in this article.
I am hooked.
Thanks for the list of periscope potters. I don’t broadcast there often, but when I do I am @pfocazio. I do both pottery and henna.
Thanks Brandon, I’ve just downloaded and set up the app. I’m looking forward to watching some videos. You can find me using my twitter handle @FutureRelicsGal
I am on Periscope but a watcher, not a broadcaster. @slabmaker
Does anyone know how to get Periscope set up on a PC? I can share a live broadcast with myself via email and watch on my PC, but I cannot seem to use my PC for Periscope otherwise.
Debbie Weiss @southfldeb. Patio Potter
I joined! Kansas City potter @bloobrush
Loving periscope! I’m Colette Oliver or @clayetteo Thanks for the article.
Michele DeLuca @Heartshapedstone
Really enjoying Periscope!
I am loving #pottersofperiscope! I have learned so much and it is awesome to see everyone around the world doing there thing with pots! My username is @chicagoceramics
You can add me, Julie Jones @juliejonespottery
New to periscope @shanel_pottery
Thank you for the list, Fuzzy.
I work in handbuilt porcelain out of Rochester, NY and have been working at it for 33 years (eek). @CarolBarclay6
I haven’t scoped yet, but will get my start by giving tours of the pottery that I have collected over the years.
Great, haven’t checked out Periscope as yet though have heard lots abut it…. definitely on my ‘to do’ list 🙂
Just joined Periscope @Brrwobig
I’ve joined! My work is hand built porcelain, from Rochester, NY. My first few Scopes will be a tour of the pottery I’ve collected over the years! CarolBarclay (my Twitter account seems to require a trailing “6”, but I don’t think the Periscope account needs that.)
oops, sorry- I see that I already posted here. I guess I’m a little sleep-deprived…
Hello from Northern Ireland!
Patricia Millar @strangfjord
reubenjames -Trish B. Berryfinepottery
I am a studio potter and am learning so much from the scopes. This community is amazing and fun ! Please add my name :
@wolfepottery
Thank you!
Suzy Wolfe
Thank you! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the Periscopes! Such a generous group of artists.
I joined!
lisawbwalker
Thanks for the article! Just joined @stargateclay
Angela
I am a ceramic artist working on handbuilding and sculptures. I just recently graduated and am still learning. I am learning so much from the scopes and love to see what everyone is doing. The ceramic/pottery community is awesome! I am new to Periscope so please add me: @branddias
or visit my website: brandycarroll.com
Thank you in advance!
Brandy Carroll
I am Uk based potter. Please add me the list. Thanks
@bluematchbox
@Bluematchbox- Tilehurst Pottery by Grant Pratt
Thank you for this post!
I’m
@packna – Nadia Packard Potter
I am a potter from NC….new to periscope…..
A wonderful community thank you !
Clayartist777@gmail.com
Hello! I’m a high school ceramics teacher and make pottery out of my own garage studio as well.
@BrittaniElvishPotter
Thanks!
Brittani Tkacz
I am a new, part-time Potter. I love Periscope and the community of Potter’s that has risen from it! I learn so much and feel part of a caring, fun, talented group of individuals. Thank you Periscope and Potter’s!
I belong to Potter’s of Periscope and my handle is @jmcclay
Thanks for the list – please include me:
Reid Parish @rainwaterclaystudio
I would like to join the Potters of periscope community my handle is @anasclayhouse
I did my first scope today to showcase the Pottery Festival in Dillsboro NC
Thank you!
Ana
Thanks for all the information, I couldn’t figure out how to turn my camera around, so thank you! I have done 2 scopes so far. None of the people who watched did pottery so it was a little strange. I love watching other potters so thank you for the list.
Kim Undseth Pottery @KimUndseth
Thanks
@hopefregerio
Love, love, love Potters of Periscope!
@borealpotterystudio -Gayle Thorlakson Kupsch