Alfred Fisher MBE
Alfred has been involved in stained glass for over 70 years and, while now retired, still shares his knowledge by giving talks and informally mentoring young artists. Throughout his career, he has designed beautiful and inspiring stained glass windows, both in the UK and abroad. In 1957, Alfred won a scholarship to study art in churches across Europe which helped him to develop his own distinctive style of window design. He is a member of a number of prestigious organisations related to his work and, for 20 years, was the advisor on stained glass for the National Trust, reporting on stained glass in all National Trust properties. Alfred was awarded an MBE in 2011 for teaching and encouraging students in stained glass design, as well as for his own artistic achievements. He was meticulous in learning all aspects of the making process for stained glass windows and has been part of many changes in the field, from working in the post-war ‘boom’ years to witnessing a steady decline in commissions and a demise in formal stained glass training. Alfred strives to guide and encourage his fellow artists and craftworkers, hopefully inspiring a new generation to experience stained glass at a practical level to ensure continuation of this craft.
Photograph credits to Stefen Jakubowski and Heritage Crafts.
