Sparkles and Sorcery
Event Information
Description
As the song goes, Diamonds are a gnome’s best friend! So they are, but go mining throughout history, and you’ll dig up tales about gems: from real-life stories of lost-and-found treasure hoards, to quests to retrieve precious minerals of unimaginable power, to different gemstones’ fabled powers and qualities. Gems have always been full of story-telling might.
We would love to invite you to a very special evening here at Grimm & Co, where you will find out about the myths and fables around gemstones with a presentation from Gemmologist Helen Dimmick. Helen is a renowned jewellery specialist who started her jewellery career at Tiffany & Co. She is a highly qualified, award-winning gemmologist, diamond grader and a Fellow of the Gemmological Association – so she really knows her carats! Prepare to be dazzled as she takes you on an adventure through precious gems and their stories.
We are also thrilled to be welcoming Martin from MW Wines, a purveyor of fine wines who has specially chosen three exquisite wines for you to sample. Martin will be available for questions and advice on all things grape related.
As you enter, you will be presented with your first glass of wine and will be entertained by magic of the highest order. Our resident wizard will be on hand for sorcery and spells as you drink your sparkles.
Later in the evening, as you sip your second glass of wine, you will hear from Grimm & Co’s founding director, Deborah Bullivant, who will showcase work created by the young people of Rotherham. We are inviting two groups of children into Grimm & Co in June/July to craft some brand new gem-inspired tales, which will then be showcased in a special mini-publication available for you on the night!
Ticket price includes:
- Entertainment from our resident wizard
- Three glasses of wine, specially chosen for you
- Canapes
- Presentation from Helen Dimmick
- Goodie bag (including a publication of the children’s work)
Grimm & Co is a literacy charity in the heart of Rotherham, and all proceeds from this event will go towards providing exciting, engaging writing workshops to the children and young people in the area. You are helping to change lives, one story at a time. Thank you.
Please note: The cost of the ticket is a donation that helps to fund the refreshments and entertainment, and a little to support the charity. Thank you.