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Roy's Pinchy Bugs

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We are having a spring hatching of Pinchy Bugs at the studio! Roy has been busy. We have zipper pouches, T-shirts and small art prints! 

Brenda's local takes

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Brenda's work includes some local spots.    The Foundry Clock Man,  a Pawtucket Mill Building  and a beautiful peek into a fantasy that could be in Europe but reminds me us of a night out at Water Fire.

We take special orders!

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Did you know that Flying Shuttles artists make special orders?  We do!   We make placement, tablerunners, rugs and custom artwork.  Here is Damon working on a special order of four placemats in the colors of a customer's kitchen.   Our weavers and artists make take a bit of time to complete your order, as everything is handmade.  We know the work is worth the wait! 

Celebrating Women's Day!

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We celebrate International Women's Day by sharing some work by a few of our great women artists and honoring those who paved the road before us.   "Get out and Vote" by Brenda Wilkinson Portrait pillow by Sue V. "Rose Garden" (detail photo) by Michelle Peloquin Two abstract paintings by Maria R.

Need to brighten up your space?

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We have some spring feeling embroideries in the shop this week!  Large one by Sue, small rounds by Brenda Wilkinson.

Paintings by Nancy!

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Nancy isn't just a weaver (she makes great coasters!), she's also a painter!  Here are some of her colorful works to lift your winter blues!  Available for sale!

Call for fabric donations!

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Did you know that our studio makes our products from donated fabric?  Consider donating your quilting cottons, interior design fabrics and other woven yardage to our little studio!  We also accept some types of yarn!  You can message us through "contact us" to set up a donation.  Thanks a ton for your support!

We are open!

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We are open to the public. Come meet our artists and browse pur selection of art and decor.  Monday through Friday 9am-3pm.

Coasters!

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Nancy has been working hard making coasters!  The first photo is when they first come off the loom in a continuous strip!  Second picture of a recycled plastic bag coaster finished and third picture of a fabric rag style coaster!  Sets of 2 of the recycled plastic coasters are $12, sets of 2 of the fabric coaaters are $15.  We are open Monday through Friday 9-3pm and also open by appointment if you need nights or weekends!   Thanks for your patronage! 

Flying Shuttles Holiday Sale

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Flying Shuttles annual Holiday sale is back. Join us December 2nd from 10-6 pm!   Ps: You don't need the coupon for the discount, but there is a one discount per customer limit. 

Shop Main Street Pawtucket

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Flying Shuttles will be open for the Shop Main Street event this Saturday, November 6 from 2-5 pm! 

Happy Halloween ๐ŸŽƒ

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Wishing you a safe and spooky Halloween!! ๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽƒ We will be at Art in the Dark show at Outsider Collective tonight! See our last post for details.   Below is some spooky art from Brenda Wilkinson and Paul Almeida! Followed by a piece by Donna Sarazin.

Art in the Dark - Show at Outsider Collective

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 Time to get Spppoooookkyyy!!!   Come out and have some (socially distanced) fun with us!  Some of our artists have work in this show opening next friday at Outsider Collective (inside Hope Artiste Village).   Reception is from 5:30-9.   See you there! Art in the Dark- Art show and party (costumes encouraged) Featuring artists of all abilities.  Friday October 29th 5:30-9 pm @ Outsider Collective 1005 Main St. Suite 2233 Pawtucket RI  (Hope Artiste Village)

The Art of Michelle Peloquin

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"This will look great in your living room!"  The art of Michelle Peloquin.  Michelle's art is inspired by nature, Monet and France.  Her work is made up of many small shapes, sometimes resembling stained glass, that add impressionist dimension to the finished work. She is also an excellent salesperson and will tell you how great her art will look in your house. These works are available for sale at Flying Shuttles.  Open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm! Come say hi and have a look around.

Online Exhibition with Make Studio - Cordially Invited IV

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Cordially Invited IV is on view at Make Studio's website.    Five of Flying Shuttles artists were chosen to show work through this joint exhibition. Visit MAKE!studio here to view the great art on display in the online gallery. NOW IN ITS 4 th YEAR: MAKE STUDIO PRESENTS CORDIALLY INVITED For Free Fall Baltimore -- an invitational exhibition showcases national & international progressive art  studios   Baltimore, MD – Make Studio is pleased to present the 4 th installment of Cordially Invited , our invitational  exhibition and set of complementary programming featuring artworks created in innovative U.S. and  international studios that serve artists with disabilities. Cordially Invited celebrates the exciting and thought provoking art produced in progressive art studios as a way to better understand and appreciate our  neuro-diverse world.   For this year’s Free Fall Baltimore, there will be a hybrid in-person/online format including ...

We're Back!

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Hi Friends! Great news: The studio is now open to the public once again! Come on in, say hi and do some shopping! Thank you for your patience and support!

The Wire World of Roy Wood

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"I like to work with wire. I use many different pliers and wire cutters. My favorite thing is to work with tools." - Roy We are open 9-3 Monday - Friday,  except for Holidays when we are closed.  Thank you!

The colorful art of Brenda Wilkinson.

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"I love to draw all kinds of building places: places I've been, places I've seen, and places I want to go some day. But most of all, they're memories from inside my own head." Brenda Wilkinson has been drawing since she was a child, loves cats and other animals and works in colored pencil, watercolor and acrylic paint. These works are available for sale through Flying Shuttles Studio See something you like? Come down to the studio M-F from 9-3, closed holidays. Thank you!

It's Weaving Wednesday!

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Take a sneek peek at Adam Kane's current project, a beautiful table runner made with his choice of fun fabrics in green and blue with pops of yellow and orange. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿงก  [Photo of a floor loom strung with an in-progress table runner in green, blue, yellow and orange]

Weaving Together at Jamestown Arts Center Jan. 8~March13th

For more information on Weaving Together please follow the link:  Weaving Together