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Thomas Bambas

Retired Professor of Metalsmithing/Design, Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI), where he taught ~30 years; earlier taught at Interlochen, MI and in Wichita, KS. Now deceased.
last checked 2026-05-29

As archived (≈2014)

Born
1938, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Now (checked 2026)

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Thomas Bambas

Current role
Retired Professor of Metalsmithing/Design, Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI), where he taught ~30 years; earlier taught at Interlochen, MI and in Wichita, KS. Now deceased.

Status
Deceased

Link
www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/manisteenews/name/thomas-bambas-obituary?id=52737663

Training

UndergraduateCranbrook Academy of Artart & design college · 1958 to 1962
BFA · instructor: Richard Thomas
GraduateCranbrook Academy of Artart & design college · 1962 to 1964
MFA · instructor: Richard Thomas
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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/manisteenews/name/thomas-bambas-obituary?id=52737663https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/thomas-bambas-obituary?pid=205131516https://www.herbertfh.com/obituary/thomas-bambas

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