The World of gemstones

From Stone to Poem

Someone is drawing

Compose your own calligram inspired by poetry and minerals.

About the Course

Inspired by the stones of the exhibition "Reveries of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois", compose and write your own calligram in the style of the writer-collector.  

Some minerals, sawn and polished, evoke landscapes, familiar or mysterious shapes. After exploring the exhibition with an expert from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, select a stone and let your imagination run wild by reproducing its contours and embellishing it with phrases or simple words to create a calligram and bring your creation home. 

Useful to Know

  • You are welcomed by an expert from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, and a refreshment is offered to you before the class starts.
  • All necessary equipment is provided on site.
  • Visit the exhibition before or after the workshop without booking a time slot. 
Calligram

Création d’un élève

Agate

Septaria
Likely Deba-Zumaia, (Euskad, Spain) 
Paris, Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, Mécénat L'École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, 2017

© François Farges
Agate

Agate
Likely Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) 
Paris, Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, 
Sponsorship of L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, 2017

© François Farges
Calligram

Creation of a student

Agate

Agate
Likely Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)
Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, 
Sponsorship of L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, 2017

© François Farges
Agate

Agate likely Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) 
Paris, Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, Caillois donation, 1983-1985

© François Farges

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.