Savoir-faire

Trying out the Jeweler's Techniques

Trying out the jeweler's techniques Full

Discover what it takes to create a High Jewelry masterpiece.

After a brief introduction, you will sit down at the traditional and authentic jeweler's workbench and you will participate in four different workshops, guided through every step by the artisans themselves. You will practice sculpting on a piece of jewelry modeling wax, you will use the jeweler's saw to make cuts into a piece of metal, you will do some polishing, and finally you will learn one of the most essential gestures to the setter by "lifting the grain" in a piece of metal.  

This course gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the richness of the "métiers d'art" (the artistic professions).

About the Course

After a brief introduction, you will sit down at the traditional and authentic jeweler's workbench and you will participate in four different workshops, guided through every step by the artisans themselves. You will practice sculpting on a piece of jewelry modeling wax, you will use the jeweler's saw to make cuts into a piece of metal, you will do some polishing, and finally you will learn one of the most essential gestures to the setter by "lifting the grain" in a piece of metal.  

This course gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the richness of the "métiers d'art" (the artistic professions).

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Trying Out the Jeweler's Techniques

Sit back and relax

  • You will be guided by three teachers, including a jeweler and a stone-setter.
  • This course is given in English with Japanese consecutive interpretations for all sessions.
  • You will take home as a souvenir the wax stick you will have been working on 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.
  • Participate in the course "From Design to Mock-up", in order to fill out your grasp of the jewelry making process.

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.