The World of gemstones
Poetic gemology: On the path of Roger Caillois (2h)
Further your knowledge of stones during a workshop held in the context of the "Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois" exhibition.
About the Course
Discover the stones dearest to Roger Caillois, a twentieth-century poet and man of culture, whose collection of minerals is currently on display in the "Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois” exhibition".
Uncover the secrets of agates, geodes and pietra paesine belonging to L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts' Cabinet, as you observe and handle the stones in L’ÉCOLE’s jewelry workshop and learn how they originally formed.
The workshop includes a 45-minute guided tour of the exhibition led by your lecturers.
Useful to Know
- You are welcomed by the lecturers, and a refreshment is offered to you before the class starts.
- This workshop is led by two gemologists.
- All necessary equipment is provided on site.
