Need help getting your pottery community to open up and connect? Experience Share prompts help members reflect, bond, and feel truly seen. Use these templates to spark meaningful conversations that draw your group closer.
Plan your content calendar and auto-post to Skool, Circle, or Mighty Networks
Experience Share content invites members to tell their personal stories, fostering a sense of belonging and empathy within the pottery community. When people share their own journeys, challenges, or moments of pride, it encourages others to do the same, deepening trust and camaraderie.
This type of sharing is powerful because it validates each member's unique perspective. Reflective storytelling not only helps members process their own experiences but also inspires others, making the community feel more supportive and alive. Over time, these shared narratives create a vibrant tapestry of collective wisdom and motivation.
Share a moment when you felt proud of a pottery piece you made.
💡 Example: "I felt proud when I finally centered a large bowl without collapsing it. Share your proudest pottery moment!"
What was your very first pottery project? Tell us how it turned out.
💡 Example: "My first project was a lopsided mug that still makes me smile. What about yours?"
Describe a time you overcame a pottery challenge.
💡 Example: "I struggled with trimming for weeks. Finally, it clicked! When did you overcome a hurdle in pottery?"
Who or what inspired you to start pottery?
💡 Example: "My grandmother used to make pots. Who inspired you?"
Share a mistake you made in pottery and what you learned from it.
💡 Example: "I once glazed a piece before it was dry. Lesson learned! What about you?"
What is your favorite pottery technique and why?
💡 Example: "I love sgraffito because it lets me draw. Which technique do you love most?"
Tell us about a piece you gifted to someone and their reaction.
💡 Example: "I gave my mom a vase and she cried. Have you ever gifted pottery?"
What does pottery mean to you in your daily life?
💡 Example: "Pottery helps me unwind after work. How does it fit into your life?"
Describe your favorite memory from a pottery class or workshop.
💡 Example: "My favorite was making raku pots with friends. What about you?"
Have you ever experienced a pottery fail that made you laugh?
💡 Example: "Once my mug handle melted in the kiln. Any funny fails to share?"
Share a photo of your most meaningful pottery piece and tell us the story behind it.
💡 Example: "This teapot reminds me of my first show. What piece means most to you?"
How has pottery changed the way you see art or creativity?
💡 Example: "Pottery opened my eyes to handmade beauty. Has it changed your view?"
Tell us about a pottery tradition or ritual you have.
💡 Example: "I always play jazz while throwing. Do you have a pottery ritual?"
What is the best advice you received about pottery?
💡 Example: "Someone told me to embrace mistakes. What advice stuck with you?"
Share a piece that surprised you with how it turned out.
💡 Example: "I tried a new glaze and it was beautiful. Any surprises in your work?"
Describe a special place where you enjoy making pottery.
💡 Example: "I love working at my garden table. Where do you feel most creative?"
Who in the pottery world do you admire and why?
💡 Example: "I admire Shoji Hamada for his philosophy. Who inspires you?"
What is the most challenging part of pottery for you?
💡 Example: "Glazing is tough for me. What about you?"
Share a time pottery helped you through a tough moment.
💡 Example: "Pottery was my escape during a hard year. Has it helped you?"
Describe your favorite glaze combo and how you discovered it.
💡 Example: "I mixed blue and celadon by accident. What combos do you love?"
What is your go-to pottery tool and why?
💡 Example: "I always reach for my wooden rib. What about you?"
Share a pottery goal you are working toward right now.
💡 Example: "I want to master throwing taller forms. What is your current goal?"
Tell us about a glaze disaster you experienced.
💡 Example: "My mug fused to the kiln shelf. Any glaze disasters to share?"
Describe the first time you sold or exhibited your pottery.
💡 Example: "I sold a bowl at a farmer's market. Have you exhibited your work?"
Share a pottery tradition from your culture or region.
💡 Example: "In my region, we make clay lamps for festivals. Any local traditions?"
What do you love most about the pottery process?
💡 Example: "I love the feeling of clay spinning in my hands. What about you?"
Share a moment you almost gave up on pottery and what kept you going.
💡 Example: "I almost quit after breaking a batch. Encouragement from friends kept me going. What about you?"
Tell us about a pottery piece that took way longer than expected.
💡 Example: "My teapot took weeks to perfect. Have you had a slow project?"
What is the most meaningful feedback you have received about your pottery?
💡 Example: "A friend said my cup made her morning better. Any feedback that touched you?"
Share a funny or unexpected thing that happened during a pottery session.
💡 Example: "My cat jumped onto the table mid-throw. Any funny moments to share?"
Describe how your pottery style has changed over time.
💡 Example: "I used to make only mugs, now I love sculpting animals. How has your style changed?"
What is a pottery skill you wish to master next?
💡 Example: "I want to learn slip casting. What is your dream skill?"
Share a pottery book, video, or resource that inspired you.
💡 Example: "Simon Leach's videos motivated me. What resources do you love?"
Tell us about a collaboration or group pottery project you joined.
💡 Example: "I helped make a mosaic mural. Any group projects to share?"
Describe a piece you made that did not turn out as planned.
💡 Example: "My vase warped in the kiln. Any similar stories?"
What is a pottery tradition you hope to start in your own practice?
💡 Example: "I want to make a new mug each New Year."
Share a memory of learning pottery with a friend or family member.
💡 Example: "My sister and I took a class together. Any family pottery memories?"
How do you feel when you open the kiln after a firing?
💡 Example: "I always feel excited and nervous. How about you?"
Describe a pottery habit or routine that helps you improve.
💡 Example: "I keep a pottery journal after each session."
What is your favorite way to display finished pottery at home?
💡 Example: "I use open shelves to show off my pieces."
Share a pottery-related quote or saying that motivates you.
💡 Example: "Clay gives life to my imagination. What words inspire you?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste a prompt into your community platform. Encourage members to respond in the comments or by creating their own posts. Rotate through different themes to keep things fresh, and consider tagging or directly inviting quieter members to participate. Personalize templates with your brand voice or specific group interests for even higher engagement.
On all platforms, use tagging features to invite specific members to share. Pin or highlight thoughtful responses to inspire participation. Use polls or reactions to let lurkers engage without posting. Adapt the format for Stories, Threads, or Posts as needed.
To foster meaningful discussions, frame questions around specific processes (e.g., 'Share a time when your thrown bowl warped in the kiln—how did you troubleshoot it?' or 'Has switching from handbuilding to wheel throwing changed your approach to glazing?'). This invites members to reflect on tangible experiences unique to pottery, increasing engagement and technical exchange.
Use targeted prompts like 'Describe your first experience working with porcelain—what challenges did you face compared to stoneware?' or 'Have you ever had a frustrating moment with grog in your clay body?' This specificity helps members relate personally and share practical insights relevant to material selection and working properties.
Potters love to swap kiln stories! Try prompts like, 'Have you ever opened your kiln to find a surprise—good or bad? Tell us about your biggest glaze mishap or firing win.' This encourages honest sharing about common pottery challenges, making members feel less alone in their struggles and sparking troubleshooting conversations.
Ask questions like, 'What’s your most indispensable pottery tool, and why?' or 'Have you ever modified or built a tool to solve a studio problem?' These prompts tap into the hands-on, inventive side of potters and often lead to lively exchanges about best practices, tool hacks, and personal setups.
Pose scenario-based questions like, 'Share your most successful (or disastrous) experience with layering glazes,' or 'What’s your favorite wax resist trick, and when did it save your piece?' Focusing on specific techniques helps members dig into their process, share photos, and offer tips for others interested in trying new glazing strategies.
Try asking, 'What was your biggest lesson learned at your first craft fair?' or 'How do you decide on pricing for one-of-a-kind vs. batch pieces?' These questions address real-world issues potters face when turning their craft into a business and invite members to share stories, advice, and strategies tailored to the pottery marketplace.
Skool · Circle · Mighty Networks