History
In 1984, the Arc of Blackstone Valley was provided intial funding by VSA Arts and Rhode Island Council for the Arts' grant to start the program. Flying Shuttles' purpose was to promote self - confidence and to serve as a viable working studio where a product was produced then marketed for sale to the public. The studio started with two looms and 5 artists. The artists named the studio, Flying Shuttles. The studio currently supports 25 artists and has 8 looms.
Specialties
Flying Shuttles, a non-profit studio & gallery, supports the creative abilities of artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The artists specialize in creating hand woven rugs, placemats, scarves, tablerunners, and original artwork. Please visit our blog: www.flyingshuttlesstudio.blogspot.com Flying Shuttles Studio is a program of the Arc of Blackstone Valley. www.bvcriarc.org