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In this blog we’ll take a very brief trip through history and look at the origin of glassmaking, the “feathering” design element, the Art Nouveau glass movement and end with Robert Held’s blown glass vessels which feature the feathering technique.
The exact origin of glassmaking is unknown but i...
The Lunaria plant has been an element of design and decoration throughout Robert Held’s artistic career, from his early days as a ceramacist through to his newest blown glass creations.
Robert began his artistic career in ceramics, having completed a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts at the Universit...
Many traditions are associated with Valentine’s Day, from the early Roman pagan rituals to the modern gifting of flowers, cards and heart-shaped objects. Let’s explore how the transition occurred and why current practices seem gentler and more romantic.
The exact origins of St Valentine’s Day ar...
What do Robert Held’s California Poppies, Blue Poppies and Flower Bouquet designs have in common? One answer is the use of flowers made from murrine, which are thin pieces of glass sliced cross wise from multilayered canes. There are several different ways to make cane and in this blog I’ll take...
Did you know that on Vancouver Island, where Robert Held Art Glass studio is located, two species of hummingbirds can be found? Anna’s hummingbirds stay here year round whereas Rufous hummingbirds arrive in spring after a very long migration from Mexico. The tiny birds are delightful subjects for...
Did you know that Shelly Creek is the only fish-bearing stream in Parksville, BC? This summer, the urban creek is the inspiration for an art installation combining glass, metal art, painting, photography and other art forms. Participating artists are Kelly Corbett, Deborah Freeman, Haa’Yuup...
The Robert Held Art Glass Blue Poppy Collection draws its inspiration from the Himilayan Blue Poppy, or Meconopsis. Robert designed the glass interpretation of the blue poppy after being contacted by Reford Gardens, a botanic wonder located in Québec, Canada.
About the Blue Poppy an...
When Robert Held lived in Vancouver he was captivated by the profusion of cherry blossoms each spring. The trees along Marine Drive and in many parks would burst forth with an amazing display of pink and white blossoms. The city is home to 40,000 cherry trees which bloom between February and May....
The colour yellow is associated with happiness, creativity, optimism and enlightenment. It’s also the dominant colour of the wonderful new collection created by glass blower Sean Kerrigan, and is proving to be very popular since its introduction last week.
The stemless glasses and small ca...
As Valentine's Day approaches, our thoughts turn to love and joy. At Robert Held Art Glass we are creating beautiful glass pieces for you to give or receive.
When you're in love your eyes sparkle and we've captured that essence in our special Hearts A'Fire pieces. The secret lies in the use of d...
Design Your Own Ornament
Yes, you're the designer!
You pick out your style your colour, and then pick out all the design elements, glass shards, stringers, flowers, etc. Our talented glass blowers provide the labour, and produce your very own personally designed ornament. Your ornament will be re...
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Sanitize your hands at the door with provided sanitizer
We know it's hard once you're here, but please be considerate of others and limit time spent vi...
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