Savoir-faire

From Design to Mock-up

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Explore the first steps in creating a jewel.

Using various sources of inspiration, understand the three stages which allow a jewel to be represented in two dimensions: the drawing, the tracing, and the gouaché.

Experience the mock-up maker's gestures while creating a pewter mock-up, the first three-dimensional interpretation of the jewel. Cut a butterfly out of metal, shape it and decorate it with rhinestones.

About the Course

Using various sources of inspiration, understand the three stages which allow a jewel to be represented in two dimensions: the drawing, the tracing, and the gouaché.
Experience the mock-up maker's gestures while creating a pewter mock-up, the first three-dimensional interpretation of the jewel. Cut a butterfly out of metal, shape it and decorate it with rhinestones.

From Design to Mock-up

Sit back and relax

  • This class led by three teachers, including a designer and a mock-up maker.
  • This course is given in English with Japanese consecutive interpretations for all sessions.
  • You will leave with the gouaché and the pewter mock-up you will make during the course.
  • You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences.
  • Coffee, tea, and pastries are offered upon your arrival.
  • You don’t need to bring any specific material.
  • A certificate is given at the end of the class.
  • Take part in the course "From the Wax Project to the Setting Techniques", to discover the next steps in the process of creating fine jewelry.

Notes

  • Please refrain from booking the same lecture more than once or booking multiple lectures that are held during the same time slot.
  • Applying by a person, who is not the attendee, is possible, but we ask that the attendee's e-mail address should be registered at the time of application.
  • For each lecture that has reached its maximum capacity, we offer an availability inquiry service (in case of cancellation). This service is available on the details page of the lecture.
  • Cancellations received at least 7 days prior to the lecture will be fully refunded. Please contact us via email contact form in the L'ECOLE website.

High-quality education

L'ÉCOLE as education and research center has a scientific council.

A very unique faculty

All the teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skill 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.

Exclusive interaction

Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with the experts.

Initiation courses

On an “à la carte” basis courses offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs.