Robert Held Blown Glass Made In Canada

Information on Robert Held

Born California, Robert Held aspired to be an artist from an early age. He studied painting at college but became intrigued by ceramics and changed discipline.

Pursuing a Master's Degree in Fine Arts at the University of Southern California, Robert was awarded the graduate assistantship and won the prestigious "Glen Lukins Award" for new work in ceramics.

As Head of Ceramics at the Ontario Sheridan College - School of Design he became their youngest department. He launched Canada's first college level hot glass program in 1969. This program allowed many Canadian artists to become skilled in this medium, and crowned Robert Held as the pioneer of art glass in Canada.

Robert left teaching in 1978 and began his own glass studio in Calgary. He later moved to Vancouver, where he continues to enjoy great international success.

Robert prides himself on providing its customers with a large selection of affordable hand-blown gift items, as well as individual creations for the serious collector.

Robert's glasswork is world-renowned. His goblets were selected to grace the table of the Governor General's "Perfect Setting" and Her Majesty's Royal Collection contains one of his commissioned pieces. His work has been selected as the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association's Gift of the Year. His glass sculptures may also be found in major collections.