L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Dubai Design District, Building 10, Ground Floor, DUBAI
Exhibition "Poetry of Birds" at Dubai Design District (d3)
Discover the symbolism of birds in art, poetry, photography, and jewelry! L’ÉCOLE Middle East, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, presents a unique exhibition bridging Western and Islamic traditions.
Now Open until April 25th, 2026
Tuesdays to Saturdays
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Be immersed into the world of jewelry arts
Discover our expert-led courses designed for curious minds of all backgrounds. No experience needed, just your passion to learn. Offered à la carte, our courses are flexible and easy to fit into any schedule.
Reproduction of Salvador Dalí’s "Ruby Lips" brooch by Henryk Kaston.
© Photo: Robin HillDiscover the podcast of L’ÉCOLE
The podcast "Voice of Jewels", available on all platforms, reveal the fascinating stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.
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ABOUT L'ÉCOLE
Established in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts aims to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture through various activities: courses, workshops, talks, exhibitions, books and podcast.
Activities at L’ÉCOLE cover three main areas: the history of jewelry, the world of gemstones and the savoir-faire of jewelry-making techniques.
L’ÉCOLE now has four permanent addresses: in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai.
Moreover, since its inception, L'ÉCOLE regularly travels abroad, in Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East, for talks, exhibitions or travelling course programs that can last one to three weeks. L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts therefore contributes to the promotion and visibility of jewelry culture on an international scale.
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Research
Above all, a place for the promotion and transmission of jewelry culture, through classes, conversations, exhibitions, and publications, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is also, thanks to research, a place for the development and consolidation of jewelry knowledge.
Scientific Council
Five years after its foundation, L’ÉCOLE has decided to set up a scientific council: a consultative body to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.
Honorary Committee
Under the presidency of Nicolas Bos, Richemont CEO
Cultural Partnerships
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is committed to supporting research, teaching and museums.
QUALITY
L’ÉCOLE set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewerly's world.
PASSION
All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge.
GENEROSITY
Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.
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