Ruth Allen's history stems from the Canberra School of Art where she graduated from a Bachelor of Arts degree in Glass in 1993, Ruth later went on to graduate from Monash University with a Masters of Fine Art in Sculpture & Glass in 2006. Ruth has exhibited, taught and participated in workshops in prominent glass venues around the world.
From 1996-2000 Ruth co-directed a hot glass studio in Auckland, NZ producing limited edition exhibition pieces, jewellery and lighting. Ruth has actively been involved in community growth with her chosen medium (Glass) becoming the President of NZSAG (New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass) from 1995 - 2000 where she orchestrated an extensive International Conference and series of workshops titled 'Pacific Light'.
Ruth currently works from her own hot glass studio in Coburg Nth, (Victoria) the studio is well equipped with; hot glass furnace, kilns, cold working equipment, woodworking tools, ceramic studio and more. Ruth and her partner have worked tirelessly to create a workshop that enables them to make almost anything. Ruth not only creates her own signature works from her studio, she now facilitates many other artists to actualise their visions and participates collaboratively on large scaled projects with interior designers, lighting designers and architects.