Islesford Pottery

06/06/2026

I can't resist a few more photos of what's in the shop! Still a few more potters' work to come later this month (work of Albert L'Etoile, Piper Smith and Ruby Long) so I will update again when I have more.

06/04/2026

Islesford Pottery is open! Hours are 10 to 4 daily until June 21, at which time the hours will change to Mon: 10-4 and Tues-Sun: 10-6. We have about 11 different potters represented-- new work by returning artists and 2 brand new artists! We will welcome Ruby Long, potter-in-residence this summer,and she will start July 1st. Can't wait to have a group of her work out on the shelves! Come visit when you get a chance!

05/18/2026

June is coming! I've got lots of boxes packed up and ready to schlepp out there to the shop. Quite a few boxes are already there thanks to Chris bringing a lot up there in April. The plan is to be open on June 1st, 10 to 4 daily, and starting June 21st, 10 to 6 except Mondays 10 to 4. Looking forward to getting there and setting up! I'll have 2 new potters' work this summer for you to check out, and many others who have had work there past summers. Can't wait to get there! See you before too long!

03/30/2026

I don't post much in the winter when the shop is closed, but work is certainly going on now to fill up the shop in June! Here is a video of opening a kiln recently and a view of some of the work after it was unloaded. Looking forward to getting to Islesford end of May and putting out lots of new work! My own, and many others! Happy Spring!

08/28/2025

Islesford Pottery will be open through September 7th this year. 10 to 6 Tues-Sunday and 10-4 Monday. 20% off most items on Saturday and Sunday, the 6th and 7th. Come check out what we have among about 11 potters' work!

06/19/2025

06/10/2025

Just got in some work by Tim Christensen (Franklin ME) and Nate Willever (Philadelphia, PA). Tim's work uses a beautiful sgraffito technique on porcelain with imagery of sea animals, nature, fishermen, and fired in a wood kiln with salt added for a soft sheeny effect. Nate's traditionally rooted forms of cups, vases, bowls, and other work involves using native dug clay mixed with other clays, and use of his own dug and ball-milled feldspar for glazes. Come on in and check them out when you can!

06/02/2025

Islesford Pottery is now OPEN for the season. Hours are 10-4 daily until the Islesford Dock Restaurant opens (later in June, not sure when yet), then the shop will stay open until 6. A few new potters will be represented this summer- come check it out!
Here are a few pics of the shop so far. Not everyone has dropped off pots yet, so stay tuned for more work yet to come. Happily, no damage to the dock/shop like last year. It is a pleasure to be back and hope to see you soon!

05/12/2025

Packing pots and studio things needed for opening up Islesford Pottery in June! Not sure of which day exactly but I'll post when I know. Likely around June 2 , 10-4, or by chance if I am there puttering around getting ready before that. Can't wait to get rolling and see you all! We will have a new co-potter there this summer you will want to meet--Piper Smith--with her fun, colorful earthenware work covered with flowers, plants, lemons, berries, and more. See ya soon!

09/13/2024

Thanks for a wonderful summer season, yet again. Closed up now, and already looking forward to seeing you all next June! My shop is well prepared for winter high tides, (the floor WILL get wet!) but hoping for no storms anything close to last year! Be well my friends!