Founded in 2012 in Paris with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts aims to spread jewelry culture to the widest audience.
« It is an introduction school, open to all, with no prerequisites other than curiosity and wish to discover the world of jewelry. »
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts offers courses in three main areas: History of Jewelry, The Universe of Gemstones, and Savoir-Faire.
Courses last from two to four hours, are taught by at least two teachers, and welcome from six to twelve participants maximum.
Each course is a pleasant experience of discovery and interaction with passionate experts leading to a better understanding of the jewelry arts.
Courses at L’ÉCOLE are offered every month in French, English, Chinese or Arabic at its four permanent campuses, in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai, by seventy or so experts, art historians, gemologists, jewelersand craftsmen.
« The curriculum is à la carte and offers to pick and choose one or several courses topics, according to one’s interest and curiosity. »
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts also conducts research projects and collaborates with cultural institutions, thus contributing to the creation of knowledge in the jewelry field.
It also organizes workshops for children and teenagers, exhibitions and publishes books.
Moreover, it offers:
"Discovery Series": A bejeweled journey at a special price, L’ÉCOLE’s "Discovery Series" are dedicated packages of 2, 3 or 4 courses curated for you to deepen your knowledge about jewelry.
"Course Cycle": A package of 3 to 5 exclusive evening classes at a special price, illustrated by unique pieces of L’ÉCOLE’s jewelry collection.
