Program & Booking

L'ÉCOLE welcomes the general public into the world of jewelry through courses, talks, and exhibitions. The school also organizes bespoke events for businesses and individuals.

First Discovery of the Jewel (3 courses)Introduction to the World of Gemstones (2 courses)Jewelry Design - History and Practice (3 courses)The Journey of a Gemstone, from Mineral to Lapidary’s Bench (4 courses)The Making of a Jewel (2h30)Around the World in Jewelry (2h30)The Engagement Ring: A Love Story (2h30)Discover the Gemstones (4h)Introduction to Gemology (2h)Recognize the Gemstones (4h)Ruby, a Fiery and Bewitching Stone (4h)Pearl: History, Science and LegendsFascinating Diamonds 1: History and Legends (4h)The Diamond's Magic: Symbols & Legends (2h)Fascinating Diamonds 2: Science and Gemology (4h)The Diamond: A Gemological Exception (2h)Diamond Grading (4h) Art Nouveau: Astonishing Jewels - From School to Museum (4h)Art Nouveau: Astonishing Jewels (2h)Gold and Jewelry, from Antiquity to the Renaissance Princes (4h)A History of Jewelry, from Louis XIV to Art Deco (4h)Once Upon A Time There Was Jewelry Design (4h)The Power of Jewelry: Amulets, Talismans and Lucky Charms (4h)Entering the Van Cleef & Arpels Universe (4h)From the Chef to the Master Jeweler: Hands-On ExcellenceJewelry and "Grand Feu" Enameling (4h)Trying Out the Jeweler's Techniques (2h)From Design to Mock-up (4h)Discover the Technique of the Mock-Up in Jewelry (2h)From the Wax Project to the Setting Techniques (4h)Introduction to Setting (2h)From French Jewels to Japanese Lacquer (4h)Trying your hand at Japanese Urushi Lacquer (2h)Having Access to Van Cleef & Arpels Creations (4h)The Gouaché in High Jewelry 1 - The Light (3h)The Gouaché in High Jewelry 2 - The Color (3h)The Lapidary’s Art 1 - Discovery: History and Techniques (4h) The Lapidary’s Art 2 - Initiation: Cutting a Colored Stone (4h)Crowns and Swords (6 to 8 years old)Create Your Jewel (6 to 8 years old)Make Your Own Precious Clock (9 to 11 years old)Make Your Own Treasure Chest (9 to 11 years old)Draw some Precious Stones (9 to 11 years old) Discovering the World of Gems (12 to 16 years old)The Mock-Up: First Sculptural Vision of the Jewel (12 to 16 years old)Discovering the Art of Designing Jewels (12 to 16 years old)Tourmaline: Art & Science (In-Person Conversation)Gold Ming | (14th-17th centuries) (Online Conversation)