GRS Tools is excited to announce the return of the Grand Masters Program for 2025.
The 11th edition of our iconic program promises to be an extraordinary exploration of creativity in the engraving and stone setting arts. It is with great honor that we introduce Lee Griffiths and Michael Robinson as the Grand Masters for 2025!
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.
A true investment in your future should ignite your passion, challenge your limits, and propel you toward growth beyond your imagination.
Get to know the 2025 Grand Masters
Program Information
The Grand Masters Program will be held September 8th to 19th, 2025. In-class time will be Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (CST), with additional work time available in the evenings at the instructor’s discretion. Apply online at GRS.com from February 17th to March 31st for the chance to take part in this life-changing experience.
After the closing for receipt of applications, all candidates’ photos will be reviewed to remove any names or other identifying marks. Each application portfolio will then be assigned a number known only to GRS management.
Photos will be sent to the Grand Masters, who will each select twelve attendees based entirely on the work shown in the photos. Three alternates will also be selected to cover possible cancellations. Applications are kept confidential to ensure selections are unbiased. Applicants will be notified of acceptance the week of April 17, 2023.
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.
GRS Grand Masters
Through the years, some of the world’s greatest engravers and jewelers have come to the GRS Training Center to share their knowledge during the Grand Masters Program.
