Combining Traditional And innovation,thearts,craftsand design professions provide a unique heritage with influence that extends far beyond the borders of France.
As the foremost territory for craftsmen and designers,Paris and it’s neighboring suburbs not only represent a key area for professionals, but also offera wide range of training opportunity – ties characterized by the excellence of its programs. It showcases a variety of courses (from vocational qualifications to PhDs), and combines these paths with world-renown cultural and artistic partners.
The creation of the Campus of excellence is the result of an exceptional partnership with the Mobilier National. Through our fruitful collaboration with one of the most prominent institutions of the French Ministry of Culture, we aim to enhance the value of vocational training programs which are under the aegis of the Ministry of National Education and Youth, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, along with the Ministry of Labour and Employ- ment.
The creation of the Campus of excellence is the result of an exceptional partnership with the Mobilier National. Through our fruitfulcollaborationwithoneof the most prominent institutions of the French Ministry of Culture, we aim to enhance the value of vocational training programs which are under the aegis of the Ministry of National Education and Youth, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, along with the Ministry of Labour and Employ- ment.
The Manufacture des Gobelins (Gobelins Factory)is inextricably linked to both the history of craft and the history of Paris. Since the 17th century,this area of Parishes been dedicated to the develop- ment and promotion of creative fine crafts, representing the French Art De Vivre. In 1662, inspired by Sully’s policy of support for national produc- tion,Colbert Decided To Group together the Parisian dyeing and tapestry workshops under the same roof. The Most Talented Master craftsmen – painters, upholste- rers, goldmiths, foundrymen, engravers, lapidaries, and cabinet makers – brought together in Gobelins,were thereby able to showcase their expertise through the creation of their countless works. This period marks the birth of the Garde- Meuble de la Couronne
[The Royal Furniture Storage and Maintenance] at
the Gobelins Factory.
As co-founder of the Campus, the Mobilier National makes available to students access to its buildings, collections, expertise and creations. It pursues the perpetuation of centuries-old trades, in its expression of the French art de vivre. In doing so, it contributes to the future of art and design, and transforms the district into a unique urban manu facturing hub. It has become a place where know-how and training, professionals and students, meet, exchange, and invent objects today that will mark tomorrow the history of design and decorative arts.
The Manufacture des Gobelins (Gobelins Factory)is inextricably linked to both the history of craft and the history of Paris. Since the 17th century,this area of Parishes been dedicated to the develop- ment and promotion of creative fine crafts, representing the French Art De Vivre. In 1662, inspired by Sully’s policy of support for national produc- tion,Colbert Decided To Group together the Parisian dyeing and tapestry workshops under the same roof. The Most Talented Master craftsmen – painters, upholste- rers, goldmiths, foundrymen, engravers, lapidaries, and cabinet makers – brought together in Gobelins,were thereby able to showcase their expertise through the creation of their countless works. This period marks
the birth of the Garde- Meuble de la Couronne
[The Royal Furniture Storage and Maintenance] at
the Gobelins Factory.
As co-founder of the Campus, the Mobilier National makes available to students access to its buildings, collections, expertise and creations. It pursues the perpetuation of centuries-old trades, in its expression of the French art de vivre. In doing so, it contributes to the future of art and design, and transforms the district into a unique urban manu facturing hub. It has become a place where know-how and training, professionals and students, meet, exchange, and invent objects today that will mark tomorrow the history of design and decorative arts.
The Campus functions as an incubator: a primary unique space for reflection and commu- nication. By allowing observa- tion, analysis, and implementa- tion of experiments, the Campus serves to promote teaching, technological and professional innovation, while still continuing to address key issues such as sustainability and ecological transition.
Faced with the challenge of transmitting expertise and the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques, the Campus highlights vocational, hands-on excellence combined with cutting-edge innovations. Corporate and educational partners work in synergy: they deal with change and adapt their responses to the professio- nal challenges they face in order to provide concrete, rapid results to nurture ambitious training courses and professional insertion within the work force, and thus enhance the region of Paris and its neighboring suburbs.
