Special Japanese Courses

Art History

Art History of Jewelry

Explore the evolution of jewelry from ancient to modern times, from both historical and aesthetic perspectives.
★ denotes a course offered in Japan for the first time.
 
- History of Jewelry: from Louis XIV to Art Deco            
- Gold and Jewelry: From Antiquity to Renaissance Royalty             
- Power of Jewelry: Amulets, Charms & Talismans            
- Entering the World of Van Cleef & Arpels             
- Following the Far-Reaching History of Jewelry Design★
- Jewelry Around the World★
- Engagement Rings: A Love Story★
 
<< Booking period will start from Jan 12 (Thu), 2023. >>

The Unverse of Gemstones

The World of Gemstones

Through observation and experimentation, we will reveal the secrets of how precious stones are discovered and evaluated as gemstones.
★ denotes a course offered in Japan for the first time.
 
- Ruby: The Fiery & Bewitching Stone★
- Understanding Gemstones
- Selecting Stones
- The Power of Diamonds 1: History & Legends
- The Power of Diamonds 2: Science & Gemology
 
<< Booking period will start from Jan 12 (Thu), 2023. >>

Savoir-Faire

Savoir-Faire

All students, including beginners, wear jewelers’ white coats and learn how to handle the materials and tools with their own hands.
 
- Understanding Jewelers’ Handiwork
- From Designing to Modeling
- From French Jewelry to Japanese Lacquerware
- From Wax to Stone Setting
- Gouache Painting in High Jewelry 1 - Light
- Gouache Painting in High Jewelry 2 - Color
 
<< Booking period will start from Jan 12 (Thu), 2023. >>

Creative Workshops

Workshops for Young People

L’ÉCOLE carries a mission of passing on the culture of jewelry, and in that spirit, offers five workshops to teach the depths of jewelry culture and the joy of creation to the next generation.
A workshop lasts 2 hours and costs 2,100yen (including tax).
★ denotes a course offered in Japan for the first time.
 
- Model Making: First Steps to Sculpting Jewelry (Ages 12 to 16)
- Learning About the World of Gemstones (Ages 12 to 16)
- Let’s Make a Beautiful Clock! (Ages 8 to 12)
- Crowns and Swords (6 to 8 years old) ★
- Drawing Precious Stones (9 to 11 years old) ★
 
<< Booking period will start from Jan 12 (Thu), 2023. >>