What ages are the children's workshops for?

The school runs workshops for children (6-12) and teenagers (12-16); its workshop pages list sessions for 9 to 11 and 12 to 16 years. Its other courses and talks are for adults over 18.

How much does a children's workshop cost?

The school says children's courses start from AED 150. Ask the provider for the price of a specific workshop.

Do I need to stay with my child?

Children aged 6 to 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For 9 to 11 an adult can come along, and 12- to 16-year-olds attend on their own. The adult doesn't need a booking.

How do I book a workshop?

The school's website is offline for maintenance, so call +971 4 451 3200 or email lecole_me@vancleefarpels.com to check current workshop dates and book.

Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm, with courses lasting 2 to 4 hours. The school is closed in August.

The student entrance is at Building 10, Ground floor, Dubai Design District (d3).

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Dubai Design District

ArtArt Classes

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Dubai Design District

Ages6–17years old
PriceAED 150a course, lowest price
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L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts was founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels and has campuses in cities including Paris, Hong Kong and Dubai. Most of its courses, on craftsmanship, gemstones and jewellery history, are for adults, but its Dubai campus in Dubai Design District also runs workshops for children (6-12) and teenagers (12-16). The school's workshop pages list "Create Your Own Ring" and "Draw some Precious Stones" for 9- to 11-year-olds, and "Discovering the Art of Designing Jewels" and "Discovering The World of Gems" for 12- to 16-year-olds, where teenagers use gemologist's tools to examine stones. Children design, cut out and decorate their own piece, and in the drawing workshop they leave with their creation. The school says children's courses start from AED 150 and courses run Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Its website is currently offline, so confirm which workshops and dates are running by phone or email before you plan. It is rated 4.6 on Google from 17 reviews.

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The activity

Art Classes, explained

Jewellery arts workshops introduce kids to design, gemstones and craftsmanship through hands-on making rather than lectures. A typical youth session has children design and put together their own small piece - a ring or a clock, for example - learning along the way about materials, shapes and the basics of how jewellery is made. It's a more unusual creative option than standard art classes, suited to kids who enjoy making things with their hands and are curious about design, and it's usually a one-off workshop rather than an ongoing weekly class.

Who it's for

Children and teenagers: the school's FAQ names workshops for children (6-12) and teenagers (12-16), and its workshop pages list sessions for 9 to 11 years ("Create Your Own Ring", "Draw some Precious Stones") and 12 to 16 years ("Discovering the Art of Designing Jewels", "Discovering The World of Gems"). Children aged 6 to 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Apart from these workshops, the school's courses and talks are for adults over 18.

What to expect

In "Create Your Own Ring" (9-11) children choose a template, then design, cut out and decorate their ring with mosaics, rhinestones, ribbons and feathers; booking is recommended, and walk-ins are accepted if there is space. In "Draw some Precious Stones" (9-11) an art historian and a designer show children the designer's tools, then each child draws a jewellery design from a cabochon stone and takes it home. Teenagers in the gem workshop use gemologist's tools to examine coloured and ornamental stones. Equipment is provided and a certificate is given at the end. Courses last 2 to 4 hours; ask the provider for the length and current dates of a specific children's workshop.

Highlights

Workshops for children (6-12) and teenagers (12-16) (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Children leave the drawing workshop with their own jewellery design (lecolevancleefarpels.com)
Children's courses from AED 150 (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Teen gem workshop uses real gemologist's tools (lecolevancleefarpels.com)
Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Rated 4.6 on Google from 17 reviews (Google listing)

The facts

Ages: Children 6-12 and teenagers 12-16; workshop pages list 9-11 and 12-16 sessions (lecolevancleefarpels.com)
Prices: Children's courses from AED 150 (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Schedule: Courses run Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm, lasting 2 to 4 hours; closed in August (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Languages: English
Where: Building 10, Ground floor, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai
How to book: +971 4 451 3200 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Sat10am–6pm
SunClosed

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Student entrance: Building 10, Ground floor, d3 (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Under-8s need an adult with them; 9-11s may bring one; 12-16s attend on their own. No booking needed for the adult (lecolevancleefarpels.com)
Cancellations must be made at least one week before the course starts (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Courses are taught in English, and the school provides all materials (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
The school is closed in August (lecolevancleefarpels.com FAQ)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)