For almost two years, I've seen my fellow local potters only via my computer screen, in a fortnightly Anglian Potters Zoom session. In the earliest days of lockdown, this was a great way to stay connected with the group. It was also the perfect opportunity for more experienced potters to share their knowledge with newer ones. People who wouldn't have known each other's names have formed friendships, and many of us have learned not just from our own questions but also from those asked by other members. But there's a limit to the social possibilities of a video call. It's one big discussion, whereas if you had 20 people in a physical space, you'd end up with several smaller conversations. I haven't had any of those 'getting to know you' chats, other than asking new people, 'what's your name and where do