GEMS AND GRANDEUR

THIS MONTH, HAUTE JEWELLER VAN CLEEF & ARPELS BRINGS L’ÉCOLE, SCHOOL OF JEWELRY ARTS FROM PARIS TO HONG KONG’S PMQ本月，高級珠寶品牌Van Cleef & Arpels梵克雅寶將L’École珠寶藝術學院從巴黎移師至香港PMQ元創方

THE RENOWNED JEWELLER

Van Cleef & Arpels launched L’École, School of Jewelry Arts in Paris in 2012. This month, Van Cleef & Arpels is bringing its gemstones and specialist tools from its Place Vendôme headquarters to Hong Kong. The jeweller’s goal is to open up the secretive world of jewellery by sharing its knowledge of jewellery making and passion for the fascinating world of High Jewelry. L’École will welcome enthusiasts and connoisseurs in Hong Kong, Asia’s design and artistic hub. It presents a unique opportunity to explore the gems, the High Jewellery techniques and the importance of creativity in jewellery design.

Over its two-week residency in Hong Kong, L’École, School of Jewelry Arts offers 10 courses in the art history of jewellery, the universe of gemstones and the savoir-faire of jewellery making. There is an opportunity to learn from the maison’s team of experts – led by President Marie Vallanet Delhom who has over 30 years of experience working with High Jewellery – about the origins and evolution of jewellery making. Visitors can explore the major aesthetic influences and symbols in jewellery design, and join special classes on topics that range from why the diamond is the source of such fascination to in-depth explorations into the history of art nouveau jewellery.

Also on the programme are opportunities under expert guidance to try Japanese lacquer work, to get hands-on experience painting detailed gouache jewel designs, and to learn some of the craft techniques used at the jeweller’s bench. Additionally, there are engaging creative workshops for children and teenagers; and evening conversations with the experts on topics including Asia-Pacific Pearls and Treasures and Legends, an insightful sharing session by Vincent Meylan that delves into the clients and exceptional stones entrusted into the ‘golden hands’ of Van Cleef & Arpels. L’École, School of Jewelry Arts is an original and innovative opportunity to uncover the mysteries of the sparkling universe of jewels.

L’Ecole, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels will be in Hong Kong from 16 September to 1 October at The Qube, PMQ. Each course is limited to a maximum of 12 students and lasts between two to four hours. For more details, see hk.lecolevancleefarpels.com 著名珠寶品牌Van Cleef & Arpels梵克雅寶於2012年在巴黎開設L’École珠寶藝術學院。本月Van Cleef & Arpels梵克雅寶將奪目寶石及專業工具從巴黎的芳登廣場帶到香港，為大眾揭開珠寶的神秘世界，分享珠寶製作的知識，暢遊瑰麗迷人的高級珠寶世界。這間著名學院現在進駐薈萃設計及藝術的亞洲都會香港，讓愛好者及鑑賞家有機會盡情探索各種寶石的特色、高級珠寶製作技術及創意珠寶設計。

Van Cleef & Arpels梵克雅寶L’École珠寶藝術學院移師香港兩周，提供十個有關珠寶藝術史、認識寶石世界及精湛工藝三大範疇的專題課程。學員可以在品牌的專家團隊指導下，了解珠寶製作的起源與演變。專家團隊由學院的院長Marie Vallanet Delhom帶領，她擁有30年高級珠寶製作的豐富經驗。學員可以在課程中探索珠寶設計的主要美學流派及常見的象徵，並參加特別專題課程，了解鑽石為何擁有如此迷人的魅力，或深入探討新藝術風格珠寶的歷史。

此外，課程還提供難得的機會，在專家指導下，嘗試日本的漆器工藝；或者親自繪製精細的珠寶設計水粉畫，以及學習多種珠寶工藝師製作珠寶的工藝技巧。其他精采活動包括特為兒童和青少年而設的創意工作坊，還有由專家主持的夜間講座，主題包括亞太地區的珍珠、珠寶珍藏與傳奇等。珠寶專家Vincent Meylan更會主持極具啟發的分享會，講述Van Cleef & Arpels梵克雅寶的客戶如何將珍貴的寶石託付予品牌的「黃金之手」上。

L’École珠寶藝術學院提供一個獨特而創新的機會，為你揭開珠寶世界的奧秘。

L’École珠寶藝術學院由VanCleef&Arpels梵克雅寶創立，於9月16日至10月1日假PMQ元創方的Qube舉行。每個課程全長兩至四小時，名額最多12人。詳情請瀏覽hk.lecolevancleefarpels.com