Mark Nelson is one of Rio Grande’s most recognizable faces. Beyond being an extraordinary jeweler in his own right, he is one of our most sought-after instructors, the star of many of Rio Grande's instructional videos (including the top-rated soldering series), and an all aroun[...]
Rio Grande will be upgrading its system software soon. What will this mean to you? Read on and find out. One thing you can count on, though, we’re doing it to help keep everything humming along for you and your jewelry-making business!
Been considering taking a class from Rio Grande to further your jewelry making skills, but don’t know how to find the right class for you? Here’s a quick tour through the new, easy class searches on our website. Plus, catch a glimpse of September classes, being held all over [...]
Meet our latest Rio Superstar, Ashli Brooke Taylor! Here on The Studio, Ashli is our go-to E-Coating expert, but her recent chat with Heather Apodaca reveals other gems about this valuable member of our Tech Support Team. Among them, Ashli's diverse background in Fine Art and her[...]
Learn how to give your exotic-metal designs the finishes that bring out their beautifully intricate patterns and textures in this class taught by Phillip Baldwin, the owner and creative force behind Shining Wave Metals. The class is scheduled for July 12 at Rio Grande—read abou[...]
This July, renowned bench jeweler and educator Blaine Lewis is coming to Rio Grande to teach stone-setting. Join us and expand your jewelry know-how for two unforgettable back-to-back classes here in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
When Albuquerque Business First, a local business journal, named Rio Grande New Mexico’s Healthiest Mid-Sized Employer for the third year in a row, associates were honored and humbled—but not surprised. The goal of Rio Grande’s wellness program is to have a healthier, happi[...]
Years ago, I watched the founder of Bonny Doon turn a vase literally inside out using the ‘Old Gold’ press Bonny Doon manufactured back then. This many years later, G. Phil Poirier is still pushing the limits of hydraulic forming steadily outward—in this class I got a taste[...]
Earth Day was Monday, and Mother’s Day is coming up Sunday, May 12. Between the two, it makes sense to highlight products that are sustainable and help care for Mother Earth. Check out these gorgeous mango wood displays and learn more about how Rio has worked for decades to be [...]
Today we post the final installment of Matthew Anderson's enormously insightful series, "Collaborate Like a Pro." In today's post, Accountability - Part Two, Matthew follows up on the productivity advice he gave in Part One, with the next step: Goal setting.
The beauty of effective collaboration is that it provides an opportunity for everyone to participate in how change takes place. In today's post, Rio business coach Matthew Anderson talks about how the Accountability component of collaboration can help you to define and monitor yo[...]
Mark Shipman has written several posts for The Studio about various aspects of our unique corporate culture here at Rio Grande. Over this time, a number of readers have asked him what participative management is really like at Rio. Take a look at today's post to learn (one of the[...]
Mary Lee Hu is a larger-than-life artist in the jewelry world. She has literally done it all, from creating a breathtaking body of jewelry and sharing her knowledge with … [Read More...] about Influencers in Jewelry Design: Mary Lee Hu
Elizabeth Kirk is dressed head-to-toe in turquoise velvet. Each eyelid is powdered in ombré eye shadow as iridescent as a hummingbird's breast. She's warm and … [Read More...] about Elizabeth Kirk Shares the Display Secrets Behind Her Pop-Up “Boutique”
