death & grief queer meet-up: dip & sip! candle dipping with jackie drummond

join us Saturday, March 22nd, 5:30-7:30PM MST at Quince Coffee House for an evening of cozy candle dipping & tea sipping with community jack(ie) of all trades, jackie drummond of interwoven, llc!

bees, plantitas, fire, grief, tender hearts; come alchemize your very own altar candle from local and ethically sourced beeswax in mutual grief and beloved queer community.

we’ll gather at quince coffee house, who’s generously opening their space after hours for a cozy low-stim experience. they’ll also be providing a soothing herbal tea blend and yummy treats for purchase.

jackie will guide us through the cherished process of candle dipping as ritual, one that’s been alive throughout human history, to create something truly special and unique. interconnected with the elements, we’ll dip, sip, play, create, cry?!, and grieve together<3 no prior experience necessary!

please be prepared to mask unless you have a disablility that prevents you from safely doing so.

stay safe & warm

xo sky

location: Quince Coffee House, 1447 Quince St, Denver, CO 80220

date & time: Saturday, March 22nd, 5:30-7:30PM MST

tickets: sliding scale $5-25 and free for BIPOC. please register here on eventbrite first and then venmo jackie DIRECTLY for your ticket @JackieDrummond. all purchases go to our amazing guest who is generously providing all materials. if you have any issues or questions about payment please let me know by emailing [email protected].

accessibility:

Physical Space

• the space has one single-stall, all-gender restroom. It is wide enough to accommodate mobility aids.
• the event will include seating indoors on wooden chairs.
• The shop is wheelchair accessible with a wooden ramp and wide doorways.

Parking

• Lot and free street parking available.

Food

• Dietary options with gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options for both food and drinks!

Masking

• Quince does not require customers to mask however, this is a masks required event after business hours.

please feel free to reach out with any additional accessibility needs or concerns at [email protected].

about our guest: Jackie (they/she) spends their time in the community collaborating with folks that support experiences that center care, accessibility, and connection! They are an educator to folks curious about sewing, aerial arts, & yoga - to name a few ;). They grew up in a multicultural/immigrant family in colorado springs and are learning more about their indigenous lineages to the African continent (Nigerian/Yoruba Tribe) and to these Native Lands where the Cherokee (Ani-Yunwiya) people shed their tears on the trail. They are moving slowly in their rediscovery and are not registered with the Tribal Nations.Her relationship with death & grieving started at a young age and continues to develop as she creates spaces where people can acknowledge their sadness & resilience with others.She is an abuse survivor and a trauma-conscious space-holder. Catch them facilitating events around town and stay in touch through their micro-business (led by one, collaborating w/ many) at Interwoven-llc.com. photos of jackie by morgan rodriguez @ramaare

about the host: sky (they/them) is a queer autistic non-binary artist, tattooer, herbalist, and aspiring death guide. their intention for death & grief queer meet-up is to bring those moving through grief together, normalize conversations of death, and offer resources to the queer community. this gathering is not a support group.

meet-up description: death & grief queer meet-up provides cozy spaces for queer and trans community to gather in mutual grief. we focus on a variety of themes and activities each month to explore what community grieving can look like. while we’re not a support group, our intention is to build community, learn new ways to express and understand our grief, and cultivate joy while de-stigmatizing conversations of death, grief, & beyond.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

QUINCE COFFEE HOUSE, 1447 Quince Street, Denver, United States