A true investment in your future should ignite your passion, challenge your limits, and propel you toward growth beyond your imagination.
The Grand Masters Program is more than just a class; it is a transformative experience for those who seek to elevate their craft to new heights. This opportunity will sharpen your skills, refine your technique, and broaden your artistic vision. You do not need to be a master to apply— anyone with intermediate skills and a drive to learn, grow, and be inspired by the best in the industry is a good candidate for these courses.

The Grand Masters program has a legacy of promoting the arts of hand engraving and stone setting that spans 20 years.

Launched in 2005 at the GRS Training Center in Emporia, Kansas, this program was founded on the profound belief that creativity flourishes through the exchange of ideas and techniques. It brought together some of the most esteemed engravers from around the world with passionate students, fostering an environment rich in learning and collaboration. The event also offered a weekend of conversation, impromptu demonstrations, and an open showing of work and portfolios.

In its early days, the Grand Masters Program® featured two separate 5-day courses, but it has since evolved into the immersive 10-day experience we celebrate today. Through the years, we’ve embraced change—upgrading our equipment, enhancing our facilities, and expanding our offerings to include stone setting. No other gathering of this caliber exists for sharing and learning. Even though many things have changed, one thing has stayed the same; the program was–and is–dedicated to the art.