The Parisian L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewellery Arts founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels has opened a new school in Dubai Design District (d3).
The inaugural exhibition which will run at the new arts hub is called Garden of Emeralds. The presentation explores the mysteries of the coveted gemstone.
The exhibition will run until April 2024, building up to the launch of L’ÉCOLE’s entire programme of in-person courses and talks in the Spring.
L’ÉCOLE promotes jewellery culture through a rich programme of in-person courses and talks for beginners and collectors, along with free temporary exhibitions, publications and research programmes. Its new Dubai campus is created by the renowned multidisciplinary French designer and interior architect, Constance Guisset.
“Strategic partnerships are essential to the growth of d3 and Dubai’s creative community and economy. L’ÉCOLE’s opening in our district is a result of this commitment, and it represents the growing learning opportunities and platforms available to creatives in d3, whether they are enthusiasts or professionals. The school will bring exceptional new creative experiences, expertise and talent to our community and region, furthering the ambitions of the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. We are eager to continue attracting world-class creative companies from the world over and secure Dubai as the global address for the creative industry,” said Commenting on the opening in d3, Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District – part of TECOM Group PJSC.
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts joins a dynamic and global creative ecosystem at d3 where leading creative businesses, talent and entrepreneurs worldwide connect, create and inspire.
The district is securing Dubai’s influence in the global creative sector through flagship events, including Dubai Design Week and the official Dubai Fashion Week, helping reinforce Dubai as a UNESCO Creative City of Design.
The creative ecosystem provides world-class infrastructure, flexible business solutions and enabling platforms to empower the complete creative community.
L’ÉCOLE’s new presence in the UAE will mark the fourth permanent L’ÉCOLE campus after Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Starting Spring 2024, L’ÉCOLE will present hands-on workshops and insightful courses led by a rotating body of lecturers, including art historians, gemmologists, jewellers and craftspeople. Its courses will be open to all, for adults and children. Enthusiasts can also look forward to monthly online talks open to the public for free.
