What Students Say

“Such a nice addition to the education I have already received. I have confidence in my ability to do this part of the industry that I have.”
— Sandie Downs Emmet, Arkansas, USA August 2007

“My instructor has opened up a whole new world in art that I never even considered, let alone thought I could ever do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and ability with me.”
— Nikki Smith Oroville, California, USA August 2007

“The classroom is extremely well laid out and the Glendo staff and instructors are world class. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and learned a great deal about engraving. ”
— Steve Culver Meriden, Kansas, USA August 2007

“The best organized classes I have ever taken. I always learn more here in a week than I would expect. Exceptional quality and talent in the instructors.”
— Daniel Eaves Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA August 2007

“I am very impressed with Glendo and its classes. They have really jumpstarted my engraving skills. Between the great equipment and the two classes I have taken, I am doing work of a quality it took my instructors 2 or 3 years to achieve when they started their careers in engraving.”
— David Baxter McKinney, Texas, USA August 2007

“The opportunity to use top of the line equipment with master craftsman to advise is invaluable.”
— David Ernster Newport, New Hampshire, USA August 2007

“I will recommend this class to all I know and if possible, to those I don’t know because the whole class experience is worth every minute of anyone’s time. In a busy world like we live in, time is a precious commodity.

In writing in my daily journal concerning my time spent in this class and with the Glendo family, I have found that I am incapable of finding the words to describe my wonderful experience sufficiently. They words ‘great!’, ‘absolutely wonderful!’, ‘extraordinary’, ‘fabulous’, and ‘beyond my expectations’ just don’t satisfy my desire to express the empowerment I am feeling on this last day! This has been a life changing experience I will always be grateful to remember. Thank you very much. ”
— Gyll Moore Hosford, Florida, USA July 2007

“In one short week we were taught the pieces it takes to make the correct scroll, how to sharpen the tools, and how to make a piece that could be able to be sold right out of class.

This class was wonderful. I haven’t been this excited about making stuff in a long time.”
— Rusty Speidel Sundance, Wyoming, USA July 2007

“The class was money well spent. It will pay for itself after a little practice.”
— Casey Jordan Phoenix, Arizona, USAJuly 2007

“The class was outstanding. I am comfortable with the basic techniques and handling the tools. I was pleasantly surprised at the calibur of the instructor. It was like having Picasso teaching basic: what an experience.”
— Karen Davé Downers Grove, Illinois, USA July 2007

“WOW!! It was such a great experience to learn from a master jeweler. Each of the individual work stations were completely set up with every GRS Tool needed. The environment is relaxed and very friendly. The staff is always on hand to help and will go out of their way to get you what you need. I left with a better understanding of bead, pavé, and channel setting stones. Being in this class was a dream come true, just getting to learn his personal techniques is priceless.”
— Suzette Millard Birch Run, Michigan, USA June 2007

“This class was well worth the money. I cannot say enough about my instructors enthusiasm and compassion. I feel that I not only learned many new skills, but I feel I gained a new friend. My instructor was really concerned that the students master the skills taught and it showed in his attitude and enthusiam. Excellent class!!! I am looking forward to returning for another one.”
— Dr. Alan Fires Kermit, Texas, USA June 2007

“Excellent instructor! For me, excellent class. Being able to see and use new kinds of tools and equipment was an added bonus.”
— Don Orr Huntington, Tennessee, USA June 2007

“This course gave me so much know-how and I am sure everyone that took it and will take it will benefit a lot.”
— Marietjie Thorburn Pretoria, South Africa June 2007

“This was a great learning experience for me. I was surprised of what I learned in one week was the equivelant of two years in Europe. Thanks!”
— Reece Nelson Overland Park, Kansas, USA May 2007

“The classes are a good introduction with an expert instructor/engraver. Would be an opportunity anyone interested in the art could benefit from.”
— Dick Dondelinger Harrisburg, South Dakota, USA May 2007

“These classes are informative — its hand on — you walk away with so much to practice with. It’s the practice part that I need to do. It’s inspiring. You meet so many TALENTED PEOPLE — I am always in awe at the people that take the class. This one is, I think, one of the BEST, most enjoyable classes. THANKS!”
— Marci Willis Piedmont, Oklahoma, USA May 2007

“The knowledge I have gained will add greatly to my career. With more practice, I can broaden my client base to include the Bulino skill as an option. I am looking forward to experimenting – using Bulino in the jewelry world.”
— Laurie Brown Forest Hill, Maryland, USA May 2007

“It is the only resource I am aware of that teaches this type of skill in a short amount of time where the equipment is provided for the students use.”
— Jessica Louwagie Cottonwood, Minnestoa USA April / May 2007

“I believe that the knowledge I have gained this week could not have been aquired from any tape, written article or book. We all had small questions that are major to us and the instructor was there to answer all with a true personal interest.”
— Ernest Martino Palm Coast, Florida, USA April 2007

“Great information and help, just what I was looking for, and will be a great help in expanding what I can offer to my gunsmithing customers. You provided me with the information, now it’s up to me to push it forward.”
— Michael Puleo Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA April 2007

“The equipment was easy to use. Even if you just plan to do this as a hobby, you would be able to produce decent pieces of work and feel good about the finished product.”
— Cheryl Becker Conrad, Montana, USA April 2007