Robert Welch (1929-2000) was born in Hereford. He studied under Victor Moody at the Malvern School of Art and under C. J. Shiner and R. Baxendale at Birmingham College of Art, also the Royal College of Art under Professor Robert Goodden.

In 1955 he established his own studio and workshop in Chipping Campden and at a later date opened his own design retail outlets.

For the first seven years of his training, Robert Welch studied painting, drawing and silversmithing. He has since become well known as both silversmith and product designer. He was elected a Royal Designer for Industry in 1965 and has received numerous design awards.

Robert Welch's work can be seen in collections throughout the world, these include Goldsmiths' Company, where he is a Liveryman, the British Ambassador's residence in Manila, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum.