The Gouaché in High Jewelry 1 - The Light (3h)
Depict light on a gouaché painting, the first stage in creating a High Jewelry piece.
After a presentation of the gouaché technique, experience the designer's gestures while painting a white gold piece in the shape of a bow. Using three different colors, learn how to position light and shadow, and then depict them using gouaché. Understand the creative process and become familiar with this specific High Jewelry design technique.
About the Course
What is a "gouaché" ?
A "gouaché" is the first step in the creation of a High Jewelry piece: a painted design that will act as a guide for all the craftsmen involved – mock-up makers, jewelers, gemologists and stone setters.
A highly skilled technique, it consists in depicting three-dimensional volumes: although the painted design is flat, the jewel is a three-dimensional object.
At L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, two classes are devoted to this technique of High Jewelry design: "The Gouaché in High Jewelry 1 - The Light" and "The Gouaché in High Jewelry 2: The Color".
Sit back and relax
- Students will be guided by a jewelry designer and a visual artist.
- You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences.
- You don’t need to bring any specific material.
- A certificate is given at the end of the class.
- An additional course is devoted to this technique of creation of fine jewelry: "The Gouaché in High Jewelry 2: The Color".
- After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.
High-quality education
L'ÉCOLE as education and research center has a scientific council.
A very unique faculty
All the teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skill in transmitting their knowledge.
Generosity
Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.
Exclusive interaction
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with the experts.
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