Instructors Bios

Frank van den Ham:

Frank van den Ham is an internationally renowned artist and designer working in glass. For over 35 years Frank has been working in glass and is best described as an artist who makes different worlds recognizable and aims to connect them. His fascination with Africa and the Far East combined with his Dutch roots make him a traveler between worlds, always in search of the additional, the complimentary, always in search of home. His homesickness for "there” gives his objects tension and warmth that inevitably touches the onlooker. Frank’s colorful, poetic compositions in glass give a surprising insight into his realm of thoughts and dreams. 

For several years Frank had a studio in South Africa to teach local people fused glass techniques. Now he lives again in Indonesia most of the time. His objects are exhibited all over the world and can be found in many museums and private collections.