e.g. They saw a potter working at his wheel, fashioning a vase out of mud.
(verb)
(British) to move in a casual and leisurely way, to be idle, unhurried, and somewhat aimless in one's actions;
e.g. She watched the old lady potter around in the garden.
(verb)
(British) to be occupied in a pleasant but aimless way, doing several small, random tasks but not working too closely or concentratedly on any one thing;
e.g. He tended to potter about and do whatever he felt like instead of making a specific plan.