L'ÉCOLE in Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand
L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
As part of the event "de Mains en mains", an initiative organized by the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels for young people and the general public, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts travelled to Lyon (in November 2024) and Clermont-Ferrand (in February 2025) to offer a full program of talks and introductory courses to the world of jewelry open to all!
First edition in Clermont-Ferrand
After four editions in Lyon, the event "de Mains en mains" was held for the first time in Clermont-Ferrand from February 12th to 16th, 2025, in the heart of a region with a strong artisanal culture. Participants attended a Parcours Métier (Professional Pathway) with jewelry experts, an exhibition, as well as classes, conferences and workshops offered by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.
"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.
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!
In-Person Conversations
Participating in these conversations allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.
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.
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.
Previous Editions
ABOUT L'ÉCOLE
Open to all, L’ÉCOLE’s mission is to share jewelry culture with the widest possible audience.
Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, 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.
L'ÉCOLE welcomes the general public into the world of jewelry through courses, conferences, exhibitions and publications, both in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai —its four permanent sites—and in the rest of the world with traveling events.
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.