Discover the Art of Jewelry at ‘L’ÉCOLE Festival at Dubai Design District (d3)

L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, is delighted to announce the launch of its Festival, running from February 14 – 15. Hosted in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative ecosystem by TECOM Group PJSC, the L’ÉCOLE Festival will honor jewelry arts and establish itself as an annual key moment on Dubai’s art and cultural calendar.

L’ÉCOLE Middle East will offer an exciting lineup of engaging outdoor experiences that showcase the school’s expertise across its three pillars: Art History, Savoir-Faire and Gemology. The festival will reflect L’ÉCOLE’s commitment to fostering creativity, education and transmission within the UAE and beyond.

Sophie Claudel, Director of L’ÉCOLE Middle East, shared her excitement: “The L’ÉCOLE Festival is a celebration of everything we stand for at L’ÉCOLE – sharing knowledge, inspiring creativity, and building community. By opening our doors to the public in such a dynamic and joyful way, we hope to engage families, students, and jewelry enthusiasts alike, creating unforgettable moments and sparking new passions for the jewelry arts.”

Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3, part of TECOM Group, said: “The future of design demands that we forge platforms that foster rich dialogue, awareness and engagement to shape sustainable growth and innovation. Since joining our global creative community, L’ÉCOLE has been at the forefront of hosting innovative and engaging exhibitions and events such as this upcoming Festival that invite individuals to immerse in the legacy of jewelry craftsmanship and emphasize the complexity of design within and beyond the creative industries.”

Highlights of the L’ÉCOLE Festival:

• Discover L’ÉCOLE’s three pillars: Audiences can explore the jewelry arts world through an engaging display of the various courses available from Art History, Savoir-Faire and Gemology.
• Explore creativity through kids’ activities: Inspiring the next generation with fun, creative workshops tailored to young minds ages from 6 to 16 years old.
• Join the conversations with jewelry experts: Over the two days, visitors can attend and engage in thought-provoking in-person conversations led by L’ÉCOLE’s experts and lecturers.
• Enjoy outdoor cinema in collaboration with Cinema Akil: Celebrate jewelry’s iconic role in the cinematic arts with a curated program.
• Local partnerships showcase: A dedicated gallery spotlighting L’ÉCOLE’s collaborations with prominent local initiatives, including d3; Dubai Culture & Arts Authority with the Talent Atelier Programme; Dubai Public Library and the L’ÉCOLE Library Corner at Al Safa Library; Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) through the Design Fund Award; Dubai Cares and the Youth Education Initiatives; Department of Economy & Tourism in Dubai (DET), as well as the UAE French Embassy and the Institut Français.