L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific,
School of Jewelry Arts
Welcome to L'ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Now Open: "Designing Jewels" exhibition
Free Admission. Walk-ins are welcome
Check out Jul to Aug schedule and book your next jewelry course!
Latest News
"Designing Jewels" Exhibition by L’ÉCOLE and The University of Hong Kong
The University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, are honored to welcome the exhibition “Designing Jewels: 200 years of French Savoir-Faire (1770 - 1970)” as part of the French May Arts Festival, benefitting from Van Cleef & Arpels Patrimony Collection combined with the Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Culture Fonds.
"Designing Jewels" Satellite Exhibition
Continue your journey at L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific's satellite exhibition and dive into the fascinating jewelry-making process behind Van Cleef & Arpels' legendary Zip Necklace.
Celebrate Art Deco 100th anniversary
A century after the landmark exhibition that ignited the Art Deco revolution, we invite you to explore this dazzling movement that transformed art history through different programs organized by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Get your “Hidden Gems” at L’ÉCOLE
L’ÉCOLE’s new jewelry heritage guide, “Hidden Gems” features tales from local jewelry makers, designers, educational organizations and cultural institutions, and how they contributed to Hong Kong’s jewelry arts scene. Begin your adventure of exploring the hidden charm of jewelry arts in Hong Kong— show us the social media post and get your free copy now at L’ÉCOLE, while stock lasts!
L’ÉCOLE, SCHOOL OF JEWELRY ARTS, FROM PARIS TO HONG KONG
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, was established in 2012 in Place Vendôme, Paris, with the support of High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels and opened its second permanent location in K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong in November 2019. It is the first school in the world to invite everyone from the general public to connoisseurs to explore the world of jewelry arts. In addition to providing courses throughout the year at the permanent Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai locations, L’ÉCOLE has expanded its educational programs worldwide with traveling editions featuring special courses, talks, publications, and exhibitions in cities such as Tokyo, New York, and Lyon. L’ÉCOLE carries several research projects and partnerships with museums and academic institutions, including Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris), The Comédie-Française Museum (Paris), École des MINES ParisTech (Paris), Liang Yi Museum (Hong Kong) and also Hong Kong Design Institute (Hong Kong). It also offers online educational videos, conversations, and a library specializing in jewelry arts.
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L’ÉCOLE’s Books
In line with its research projects and its mission to spread the culture of jewelry arts with a large audience, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts regularly publishes books, in partnership with museums and publishing houses, which are now available for sale at L’ÉCOLE Bookstore
Bespoke Events
L’ÉCOLE offers customized events for companies and individuals
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewelry's world.
INITIATION COURSES
On an “à la carte” basis, introductory courses are offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs