Savoir-faire

From French Jewels to Japanese Lacquer (4h)

From French Jewels to Japanese Lacquer

Discover a magnificent art and craft tradition: Japanese Urushi lacquer.

Immerse yourself into two magnificent arts and crafts traditions: French Jewelry & Japanese Urushi lacquer.

 

In the lacquer workshop, surrounded by tools and materials from Japan, create your own lacquer work butterfly using three of the lacquer master's ancestral techniques: applying color, Maki-e, and mother-of-pearl mosaic.

 

In the jewelry workshop, sit at a workbench, shape the metal and encrust it with vegetable ivory to create motifs on the wings of a jeweled butterfly. 

 

Experience all the richness of these artistic professions.  

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About the Course

Three hundred kilometers northwest of Tokyo live the greatest lacquer masters. It was with their help - and that of the "Mains d'Or™" from Van Cleef & Arpels' High Jewelry ateliers - that this class was created.


We also offer a 2-hour course focused only on the discovery of Japanese Urushi lacquer: "Trying your hand at Japanese Urushi Lacquer".

From French Jewels to Japanese Lacquer

Sit back and relax

  • This class is conducted by two teachers, including a Master of Japanese Urushi lacquer. 
  • You will take home as a souvenir the two butterfly jewels you will have made: a lacquered one and another one in brass.
  • You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences.
  • You don’t need to bring any specific material.
  • A certificate is given at the end of the class.
  • Take part in the course "From the Wax Project to the Setting Techniques", if you want to deepen your understanding of the art of French jewelry.
  • After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.

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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.