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:
Wednesday–Saturday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM,
Sundays 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
May – December
or by appointment. Please call 508-955-9944
Trail Hours:
9 am – 7 pm daily
Easter – Christmas
We welcome you to our magical sculpture trail and pottery shop.
The Sculpture Trail is now open daily from 9am -dusk. 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!
Our shop is open Monday – Saturday 11-5 and Sundays from 2-5 or by appointment or chance.
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 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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It’s a beautiful day to walk our trail! Our shop is open today from 11-5. Heather baked gingerbread gratitude cookies for our visitors. 💕💕
In the studio - new small figures in the works. Our shop is open Wednesday-Saturday 11-5 and Sundays 2-5. The shop will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but the Sculpture trail is open, so come bring the family for a magical walk. 😊
Content to watch the seasons change at Island Folk Pottery
Beautiful day on the trail!
Bill is creating a new space on the trail and this mirror will be featured - for now it is just a blend of inspiration, excitement and anticipation as he slowly makes all the components .💕
And the Phoenix ignited the leaves around her…
The sculptures in the story circle emerged from the mist this morning as if from a dream..
We are open today, October 10 from 11-5. 💕
Beautiful evening walk with Ossian.
View out our kitchen window. It’s such a treat to watch the butterflies while doing dishes. 💕
Heather is reveling in decorating mugs this week. 💕
Faerie house planter
Welcome September! We have new dragons flying on our sculpture trail which enjoys shade even on the hottest day. We look forward to seeing you.
Bill and Ossian performing with the Amity Island horse archers. 💕
Castles for your gardens!! This tax free weekend might be the perfect time to bring one home. 😀
Heather hanging out with our dogs.
Some enchanting guests visited our trail today. 💕
Dragon musician book