Step into the world of jewelry-making and gemology through hands-on demonstrations and 15 minutes knowledge sharing sessions.
Discover the fascinating science of gems with interactive installations and insightful sessions.
L’ÉCOLE Festival
Practical Information:
Feb 14 & 15, 2025
Fri & Sat | 12 PM - 10 PM
L’ÉCOLE Middle East, Dubai Design District (d3), Building 10
Be immersed into jewelry craftsmanship and education
Kids’ Workshop (6 – 11 years old)
Hands-on jewelry-making sessions designed to stimulate the imagination of our young minds, so that they can discover new realms of creativity.
Schedule: Sessions start every hour from 12:30pm – 8:30pm
The universe of gemstones
Discover the fascinating science of gems with immersive installations and insightful 15 minutes knowledge sharing sessions.
Schedule:
February 14: 3:45pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm
February 15: 1:45pm, 3:45pm, 5:45pm, 7:45pm
Savoir-Faire
Experience the craftsmanship of jewelry-making through 30 minutes hands-on sessions where you try out the jeweler’s techniques and with knowledge sharing sessions.
Schedule:
Hands-on sessions: start every 30 minutes 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Knowledge sharing sessions: 2:45pm, 6:45pm, 9:45pm
Art History
Delve into the rich history of jewelry with knowledge sharing sessions exploring various eras and the evolution of jewelry.
Schedule:
February 14: 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 7:45pm, 8:45pm
February 15: 12:45pm, 4:4:45pm, 8:45pm
Celebrating jewelry’s iconic role in the cinema & arts with a curated program
Discover the timeless connection between jewelry, cinema, and the arts with insightful in-person conversations, film screenings highlighting jewelry’s symbolic role, and an immersive podcast room for deep dive into the world of gems and adornment.
In-Person Conversation
Engage with experts in discussions about the secrets of love jewels and the heritage of Van Cleef & Arpels.
14 February: The Secrets of Love Jewels 5:00pm – 6:00pm
15 February: Van Cleef & Arpels, a High Jewelry Maison
Outdoor Cinema
Enjoy films that highlight the symbolic role of jewelry by bringing the worlds of jewelry and cinema.
We aim to create a unique space for conversation and exploration of the significance of jewelry in culture and identity.
Schedule:
February 14: The Great Gatsby, director Baz Luhrmann showing at 7:00pm
February 15: Marie Antoinette, director Sofia Coppola showing at 7:00pm
Voice of Jewels – Podcast Listening Sessions
"Voice of Jewels” is a podcast presented by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. This series unveils the stories and secrets behind history’s most fascinating jewels, exploring their fabrication, symbolism, and the relationships they represent.
Schedule: Every 30 minutes 12:30pm – 9:30pm.