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 École Ritz Escoffier and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.
About the Course
In the morning, discover the techniques of the greatest Chefs at the École 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 École 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 the École Ritz Escoffier, followed by a tasting of pâtisseries;
Address: the École 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, 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.
