From the Chef to the Master Jeweler: Hands-On Excellence
Discover Chef's and Master Jeweler’s techniques thanks to this unique course jointly organized by the Ecole Ritz Escoffier and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.
About the Course
In the morning, discover the techniques of the greatest Chefs at Ecole Ritz Escoffier. While preparing two seasonal dishes, learn how to master the techniques of carving and cooking meat and fish. Then, share a pleasant moment while enjoying the meals you have prepared and a pastry made by Olivier Lainé and Joris Theysset, the Pastry Chefs at the Ritz Paris.
In the afternoon, your journey of the French savoir-faire takes you to L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to become familiar with the multiple know-how involved in creating a High Jewelry piece. Seated at the jeweler's workbench, try out the jewelers’ gestures, and experience the richness of these métiers d’art.
Schedule of the day
The day begins at the School Ritz-Escoffier and ends at the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau.
A van transfer between the two sites is provided.
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: morning cooking class and lunch (dishes prepared by yourselves) at L’École Ritz Escoffier, followed by a tasting of pâtisseries;
Address: School Ritz-Escoffier, 15 place Vendôme, Paris 1er;
- 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: afternoon workshop "Trying Out the Jeweler's Techniques" at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts;
Address: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts (Grands Boulevards), Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis boulevard Montmartre, Paris 9ème.
Useful to Know
- You are guided by a Chef in the morning, and then by a Master jeweler and a stone-setter in the afternoon.
- Lunch is included in the program fee.
- No need to bring any specific material.
- The book The Art of the Jeweler. Excellence and Craftsmanship will be offered to you at the end of the day to take you further along the path of discovering the savoir-faire of jewelry-making techniques.
- This course is given in French. A simultaneous translation in English is possible during the course without additional cost; to benefit from this service, please write an email to claire.colbachiny@vancleefarpels.com when you register for the course.
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.