Once the design is finished, the process of creating a jewel begins with a gouaché painted design, depicting its color, shape, and volume in actual size. Then comes the mock-up stage, first interpretation of a jewel in three dimensions.

Seated at the jeweler's workbench, and guided by experts from the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels, the teenagers become familiar with the jewelry making professions and learn more about the specific techniques involved in making jewelry mock-ups.

The participants can bring home their tin mock-up inspired by the collections of the Maison.

Offering a unique educational experience both authentic and fun, the creative workshops of L'ÉCOLE allow raising awareness on creative professions for young people from 6 to 16 years old. Also, the workshops stimulate their imagination so they can discover new realms of creativity.

• Open to teenagers from 13 to 17 years old.
• The workshop is led by two lecturers, one of whom is a High Jewelry mock-up maker.
• All necessary equipment is provided on site.