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The British Red Cross’ International Fundraising Committee (IFC) is delighted to announce the Art for Life fundraising event thanks to the generous support of Christie’s auction house. As a long-time supporter of the British Red Cross for over a hundred years, Christie’s has stepped in during momentous periods to help raise funds for the Red Cross’ humanitarian efforts by hosting an exclusive sale of its Christie’s Education online art courses.
The course, of a value of $999 each, is available with a minimum donation of £250. This course can be purchased as gifts and sent digitally.
The British Red Cross has been facing the biggest public health emergency in living history. Like everyone, the Red Cross is navigating an uncertain and complex situation, and their response is developing quickly. As ever the Red Cross is committed to providing vital humanitarian, person-centred support for the most vulnerable. Your support enables this vital work to continue.
Christie’s course: History of Jewellery Design: 1880 to Now
Explore the glamour and exquisite craftsmanship of Haute Joaillerie from the Belle Époque to the present day.
Vanessa Cron brings high jewellery to life, revealing the context of its creation throughout the twentieth century in this introduction to jewellery design. Encounter the patrons, jewellers and fashions that made Europe the epicentre of influential new styles of jewellery, and see the global reach of high jewellery in the twenty-first century. Vanessa Cron is a jewellery historian with a career spent with antique jewellery and exceptional gemstones, including 15 years at Christie’s. Vanessa has researched major jewels such as the Peregrina pearl, the Blue Belle of Asia sapphire and the Grand Mazarin diamond.
Enjoy a preview of the course here: https://vimeo.com/340879664
How to redeem your class:
Once donated via this page, you will receive an email confirmation with a code and instructions on how to enrol in this Christie's Education class.
Minimum suggested donation: £250
The code will be valid until 31 December 2020, after which time it shall automatically expire. Once you have enrolled using the website and code provided you will have a maximum of three months from the date of the enrolment to complete and enjoy studies with Christie's Education.
If you have any issues with the page, please call Louisa from the British Red Cross on 07739861542