L'École, School of Jewelry and Art, to hold classes from February 2019, teaching everything from the basics to the essence of jewelry and decorative arts – reopening in Tokyo, Japan for the first time in six years.
French High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels will host L'École, School of Jewelry and Art, which it supports, in Tokyo from Saturday, February 23 to Friday, March 8, 2019.
At a press conference held on September 26, 2018, regarding L'École, our guest, French Ambassador to Japan Laurent Pic, stated, "Both Japan and France have immense respect for art, and we are delighted and it is meaningful that the decision has been made to hold L'École in Tokyo."
Marie Vallanet-Delhom, President of L'École, explained the school's offerings: "This session of L'École features many programs designed to appeal to a wide audience, including courses held in Tokyo for the first time and workshops for children." Nicolas Bos, President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, added, "Japan is a very important country to Van Cleef & Arpels, which has been influenced by Japonisme. We hope that L'École will be attended by a broad range of people, including those with high curiosity and a desire to learn."
From Saturday, February 23 to Friday, March 8, 2019, L'École will offer 15 lectures, 5 creative workshops, and evening conversations.
Applications will be accepted on the official website, scheduled to launch in mid-December. (https://jp.lecolevancleefarpels.com/
[Scenes from the Press Conference]
Left: Presentation at the Press Conference
Right: With the members of the Masters Committee of L'École's Honorary Committee
About L'École, School of Jewelry and Art
Founded in 2012 on Place Vendôme in Paris with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, a leading French High Jewelry Maison, L'École is the first school of its kind in the world to open its doors to everyone, from beginners to professional appraisers, to learn about the world of jewelry and decorative arts. In addition to offering year-round courses at its Paris campus (in French and English), the school expands its educational reach globally by holding special courses in Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York, and Dubai. The school also supports research in various forms through exhibitions, publications, partnerships with museums and other academic institutions, online educational videos, and the public opening of its library on jewelry and decorative arts.
Overview of L'École, School of Jewelry and Art, Special Course in Japan
Period: Saturday, February 23 to Friday, March 8, 2019 (14 days)
Location: Kyoto University of Art and Design, Tokyo Gaien Campus (1-7-15 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
How to Apply: Applications accepted via the official website for the L'École Special Course in Japan (scheduled to launch December 11)
Website URL:https://jp.lecolevancleefarpels.com/
*Inquiries regarding enrollment
L'École Special Course in Japan Secretariat (available from December 11)
Toll-free: 0120 (50) 2895
Email: contact.jp@lecolevancleefarpels.com
L'École Special Course in Japan Secretariat (available from December 11)
Tel: 0120 (50) 2895