Grand Masters Program
A Gathering of this Magnitude is Unequaled in the History of Engraving2009 Application Closed
The deadline for application submission for the 2009 Grand Masters Program has passed. Thank you for all who applied for this special event.
Special Preview The 2009 Grand Masters Engraving Course Materials — created by Martin Strolz
It's absolutely stunning what Master Engraver Martin Strolz has prepared for his 2009 Grand Masters students. He has literally written a new 54-page limited edition book just for this course AND compiled three separate digital CDs of valuable material including designs, photos and artwork.
Although Mr. Strolz's course begins September 28, 2009, his new materials are purposely developed to help this year's Grand Masters students begin the actual coursework several weeks early. This, combined with online communication with Martin, will allow each attendee to achieve more in a one-week course than ever before.
This special Grand Masters Course is scheduled for September 28 — October 2, 2009. But the deadline for applying (June 30) is approaching rapidly. This incredible event will be talked about for years to come. Don't just wonder about it, join in and be one of those engravers whose life is enriched by one of the world's best Masters. There are true opportunities of a lifetime ... and this is one you should not miss.
Learn more about Martin Strolz and his 2009 Grand Masters Course on his Grand Masters instructor page.
Learn About: Martin Strolz & This Course
This annual engraving program brings the finest artists in the field together for a twelve-day event featuring exciting discussions, informative demonstrations, and powerful insight into this once secretive trade.
First: Learn more about Grand Masters
2009 Grand Masters Announced
Martin Strolz
Alexandre Sidorov
With the fifth annual event coming up in 2009, Glendo celebrates five years with the Grand Masters Program. The 2009 Grand Masters instructors were announced during the weekend events of 2008: Martin Strolz and Alexandre Sidorov.
Each will present a course during a two-week event in Emporia, Kansas.
Only 12 seats will be available per course — check back for application availability and course information coming in the future.
Read More About: Martin Strolz and Alexandre Sidorov
Grand Masters 2008
Michael Dubber,
Progress Plate
The Fourth Annual Grand Masters features two extraordinary engraving artists from Belgium: Alain Lovenberg and Philippe Grifnée.
Lovenberg and Grifnée each present a 5-day engraving course revealing the exceptional techniques they have developed through decades of renowned and highly-valued work.
Visit the new Grand Masters Photo Gallery, with pictures of the current GMP event – check out the photo gallery today!
Read More About: Grand Masters 2008
Gallery: 2008 Event Pictures
Grand Masters 2007
August 2007 brought fine engravers Winston Churchill of Vermont and Ken Hunt of England to Emporia, Kansas for the Third Annual Grand Masters Program. Students saw demonstrations of gold inlay, damascene, and refined drawing and layout skills under the instruction of the Grand Masters instructors.
The event also lended itself to a gathering of engravers, honored guests, and other artists during the weekend events. This time together is precious to those who viewed and showed portfolio work, new ways of thinking about the engraving arts, and discussions of the future of this fine craft. Read more, and check out the 2007 Event Photo Gallery below.
Read More About: Grand Masters 2007
Gallery: 2007 Event Pictures
Grand Masters 2006
The Second Annual Grand Masters Program in August 2006 featured the talents and techniques of Philippe Grifnée of Belgium and Creative Art of Italy. Unifying such diverse masters in this inspirational event was truly a dream come true for GRS, as well as engravers around the world.
Read More About: Grand Masters 2006
Gallery: 2006 Event Pictures
The First Annual Grand Masters for Engravers
In August 2005, some of the finest engravers gathered in Emporia, Kansas for an extraordinary event: the First Annual GRS Grand Masters Program featuring Winston Churchill and Ron Smith .
This fulfilled a dream for many engravers and GRS. Since the creation of the GRS Training Center , GRS hoped to someday host a series of breakthrough programs led by some of the most renowned engravers in the world. It's now reality, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Read More About: Grand Masters 2005
Gallery: 2005 Event Pictures
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