L’École School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, is setting up a permanent campus in Hong Kong, and is expected to welcome its first students this winter. This is in response to the popularity of the three travelling editions the city has hosted since 2014, with a selection of classes being held in Central’s PMQ. Van Cleef Arpels’ Treasure of Rubies taps into 3,000 carats of certified sparkle The new campus will be housed in Tsim Sha Tsui’s K11 MUSEA with views of Victoria Harbour. L’École Asia-Pacific School of Jewelry Arts managing director Elise Gonnet-Pon says Hong Kong was an obvious choice for the school’s second location. “Hong Kong is, after Paris, the city where L’École School of Jewelry Arts has had the most frequent presence and enthusiastic response,” she says. Gonnet-Pon sees a growing demand for jewellery arts education across the Asia-Pacific, and the new campus will play a key role in engaging and bringing together enthusiasts. Polish your knowledge of gems with courses from Van Cleef Arpels, De Beers and Gübelin Courses and talks covering the three themes of Savoir-Faire (craftsmanship), Art History of Jewelry and The Universe of Gemstones will not be the only activities on offer. “L’École Asia-Pacific will occupy two levels, and feature intimate classrooms, workshops and exhibition space, as well as a specialised library housing over 600 books on jewellery arts and gemstones as a start,” says Gonnet-Pon. The most popular courses from the Paris campus will be available in Hong Kong. “We are particularly excited about the courses that will be offered for the first time to Hong Kong students,” Gonnet-Pon adds. 5 stunning pearl jewellery items that conjure up classic movie star magic “First Steps into the World of Jewelry invites students to explore all aspects of jewellery-making, while The Engagement Ring: History, Gemology and Know-How, explores history and best-kept secrets behind this symbol of love and romance.” Students will also have a chance to channel their inner craftsman when attending the Savoir-Faire courses. “[The classes allow students] to don a jeweller’s coat and personally experiment with craftsmanship, and handle and manipulate materials and tools,” says Gonnet-Pon. Registration for classes begins in mid-July on the school’s website. Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter