Malcolm Macfadyen arrived in Canada from England in 1973. His interest in Stained Glass dates back to the early eighties. Malcolm began working hot glass in 1989. He studied under Andy Andrews in England, Italian Maestros Loredano Rosin and Pino Signoretto at Pilchuck Glass School and American Maestros Karen Willenbrink, Randy Walker and Ross Richmond at Red Deer College.
Malcolm enjoys introducing newcomers and local media personalities to hot glass and last year presented and demonstrated his work in Taipei and Hsinchu, Taiwan. He has instructed thousands of beginners in the art and also demonstrates to the public with his travelling show, "Totally Amazing Glass!!" The show has been featured on most local and national radio and TV stations.