Thank you for visiting Island Folk Pottery, the home of artists Heather Goff and Bill O’Callaghan.
Gallery and Sculpture Trail
We are so grateful for the support of the Martha’s Vineyard and Massachusetts Cultural Councils. Their funding is allowing us to rent a portable toilet for the comfort of visitors to our sculpture trail May – November 2022.
Location:
16 Marion’s Way
Chilmark, MA
02535
Hours:
Pottery Shop Hours:
SHOP HOURS
Easter Weekend – June 1st
Wednesday – Saturday: 11-5
Sundays: 2 – 5
June – September
Monday – Saturday: 11-5
Sundays: 2 – 5
October – Christmas
Wednesday- Saturday: 11-5
Sundays: 2 – 5
January – April
by appointment. Please call 508-955-9944
SCULPTURE TRAIL HOURS
9 am – dusk daily Easter – December
We welcome you to our magical sculpture trail and pottery shop.
The Sculpture Trail is open daily from 9am -dusk starting Easter weekend. There is ample parking on the driveway. The Sculpture Trail entrance is just across from the driveway on Marion’s Way. We look forward to your visit!
Tales of the Winter Solstice.
On December 21st, 2022, Bill O’Callaghan regaled listeners with Tales of the Winter Solstice – a free guided tour of the Island Folk Pottery Sculpture Trail. If you’ve ever wondered what the magical creations on the trail do on the longest night of the year, this is when you’ll find out! Preview the tour below. Starting June 1st, 2023, Bill will be offering free guided story walks every Thursday at 10:00 am. (Ages 5 and up.)
Starting Easter Weekend, our shop is open Wednesday – Saturday, 11-5 through May, and then Monday – Saturday from 11-5 through December.
Directions
GPS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. Many people find themselves miles away down long and beautiful dirt roads. Please reference the directions and visuals below to be safe.
We are located at 16 Marion’s Way in Chilmark. Marion’s Way is off of Middle Line Road which is off of Tabor House Road (where the Chilmark Landfill is).
If you come from VH up State Road, you would go right on North Road, pass Tea Lane on the left, pass the firehouse on the right, pass the North Tabor Farm Road and the farm stand on your left, and then turn left onto TABOR HOUSE ROAD. Middle Line Road is the first left off of Tabor House Road. It is alongside the dump. It is a dirt road, though the entrance is paved. The name of the road is on a large rock. There is a Landbank sign as well for Middle Ridge Trail. If you get to the landfill, you’ve gone a bit too far.
Marion’s Way is the FIRST RIGHT off of Middle Line Road. Go down Middle Line Road for at least a mile. You’ll pass Molly’s Lane on the left. It looks like the road forks, Molly’s lane is so large, and the sign for Molly’s Lane is on a boulder to the right of Molly’s lane, in between the two roads. Continue right on Middle Line Road (passing the boulder on your left), and the next right is Marion’s Way. Our home is the first left off of Marion’s Way.
If you are coming from Middle Road, turn onto Tabor House, and Middle Line Road is the right immediately after the Chilmark landfill on the right.
VISUALS
Heather Goff Folk Tiles
Email: heathergoffpottery@gmail.com
Phone: 508-955-9944
Instagram: @heathergoffpottery
Working from her home/studio in Chilmark, MA on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Heather Goff handcrafts decorative, functional pottery, and tiles. She also collaborates on custom commissions for home installations and gifts. You can learn more about her process and see her work at https://heathergoffpottery.com
Bill O’Callaghan
Email: madpottermv2@gmail.com
Phone: 508-560-4169
Instagram: @madpottermv
Born in Cork City Ireland in 1960, Folk Artist, Bill O’Callaghan (the Mad Potter) came to Martha’s Vineyard in his 20s. The island offered many opportunities for an inquisitive young man who had grown up riding horses bareback and running through the woods. Bill worked briefly at Chilmark Pottery, and also as a mason and carpenter.
Driven by a need to create and an extraordinary vision, Bill applies all of his acquired skills in his fanciful creations. His work is inspired by natural materials that he finds on the island shores, and a rich imagination fueled by the Irish folklore that he grew up with.
Learn more about his work at: https://madpottermv.com
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A giant dragon is taking shape in Bill’s studio. ❤️❤️
Earlier this month, when we asked visiting children what their favorite part of the trail was, they gleefully answered “the mice”! Apparently a family of field mice took up temporary residence in one of the enchanted drawers. They have since moved on, but may make a return appearance on the pages of a coloring book as they inspired Heather to start sketching scenes of mice with fairies. 💕💕
Bill’s dragon bowl, turtle travelers, and tree spirit really enjoyed seeing all the people at the fair! They are pleased with their ribbons, too!
Heather just restocked her shelves with new bowls and cups. 😊💕
Heather unloaded a glaze kiln and has new tiles, eyes, and masks for the shop. 😊🌸😊
Come join Bill on Thursday morning at 10am for a free guided story walk around our sculpture trail. 🌸🌸 16 Marion’s Way in Chilmark, MA.
We love it when visitors bring music to the trail. ❤️❤️
Sound on to listen to the lovely bird serenade outside our shop after the rain. These overcast days are perfect for walking our sculpture trail - it brings out even more magic. 🌸
Views of summer dusk.
We’ve replenished our basket of magic shards - our visitors choose one to remember us by. 💕💕 our sculpture trail is open daily from 9-dusk and the shop is open 11-5 Monday - Saturday and Sundays 2-5
Look at this most fabulous, colorful,visitor to our trail. She came along for the experience with her owners. What a treat!!
Evening light on the sculpture trail. It is open from 9am-dusk every day. 💕💕
Join Bill Thursday morning at 10am for a free guided story walk around our sculpture trail. 💕 (ages 5 and up)
This summer, Bill will be giving a FREE GUIDED STORY WALK around the sculpture trail every Thursday at 10am - starting today! 😊🌸🌸
We are thrilled and honored to be included in this beautiful compilation showcasing various creative folk on Martha’s Vineyard. Thank you @twislandgirl @amandabenchley @elizabeth.cecil #vineyardfolk
Memories from 2021. 💕 our sculpture trail is open daily from 9am until dusk. Our gift shop is open 11-5 Wednesday - Saturday and 2-5 on Sunday. @madpottermv
New Goblets! Our sculpture trail is now open daily from 9-dusk. Our shop is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11-5 and Sunday from 2-5. Island Folk Pottery, Chilmark, MA.
Bill is building himself a pottery/sculpture studio!! Come and see his progress when you stop by the trail. 💕💕
A new fairy for the trail!!
Making progress on a new piece!!