L’ÉCOLE,
School of Jewelry Arts

As part of the event "de Mains en mains" organized by Van Cleef & Arpels
Intercontinental Lyon Hôtel Dieu, 20 quai Jules Courmont, 69002 LYON

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"de Mains en mains"

The Maison Van Cleef & Arpels, a Living Heritage company with a long-standing commitment to the transmission of jewelry professions and savoir-faire, imagined in 2021 the initiative "de Mains en mains" ("from Hands to hands"), intended for young people and the general public. 

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Courses

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts offers an exclusive program, revolving around three main themes: savoir-faire, history of jewelry, and the universe of gemstones. Learn more with us!

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In-Person Talks

Participating in these talks allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.

L'ÉCOLE - From French jewels to Japanese lacquer 261 Crédit Victor Podgorskii

Discovering the Professions

We offer you the chance to meet with the professionals in the field, who will come to share their experience and their skills with you. 

make your own precious clock

Workshops for Young People

The Creative Workshops of L'ÉCOLE have the mission to awaken an awareness of the creative professions for students from 6 to 16 years old.

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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.

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.

NEED HELP?

For any need, contact us by phone +33 (0)1 70 70 38 40.