Irene teaches both in-person and online classes and courses. Events are listed first by recurring, then dated events.
Recurring Events
Mondays at 1 PM at the UUCF (in person class)
Yoga for Advancing Beginners
December
*performing with Kindred Crow at the Greenbelt Krampus Festival on December 9th at the New Deal Cafe
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, December 21st, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Dark Season Magic: Intention, Winter Work, and the Inward Spiral
Friday, December 29th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
The Holiday Season and its whirl of distraction is almost over. Our focus now shifts inward. Those of us who live in colder climes will spend more time indoors and the longer nights provide an opportunity for a different kind of spiritual growth. In this workshop, we’ll explore intention work for approaching a new calendar year, how to select a nourishing, appropriate Winter Work, and other ways to have a safer, happier, healthier, and more productive Inward Spiral.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes.
The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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January
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The Magic of Hearth and Home
Saturday, January 13th, 2 – 5 PM Eastern on Zoom
Thursday, January 18th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
Sunday, January 21st, 10:30 AM Eastern on Zoom and In Person
for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wyoming Valley (PA)
Friday, January 26th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes.
The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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February
*performing with Kindred Crow at Mythicon on February 16th in Gettysburg, PA
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Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, February 15th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Better Divination: Asking the Right Questions, Designing Effective Layouts, and Strengthening Your Connection
Friday, February 23rd, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
Divination is a rich field within modern Pagan and Occult practice with an almost endless potential for variation and exploration. As with all the magical arts, there are best practices for getting the most accurate and useful information from your divinatory system. In this workshop, we’ll explore practical techniques for getting helpful and relevant information from your tools, methods to increase your psychic ability, and ways to access divinatory information even if you left your cards at home.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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March
*performing with Kindred Crow at Sacred Space Conference on March 30th in Towson, MD
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Sermon, topic TBA
Sunday, March 3rd 10:30 AM Eastern on Zoom and In Person
for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown (MD)
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Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, March 21st, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Better Witchcraft, Better Witches
Friday, March 22nd, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
The most skilled and effective mystery-weavers and magic-workers have some traits and practices in common. Although some people do have a natural predisposition toward skill with magic, it is also something that can be learned. This workshop will explore practices, techniques, and patterns that enhance our magical abilities, bring us into contact with other skilled practitioners, and benefit our spiritual growth.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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Presenting at the Sacred Space Conference
Thursday, March 28th – Sunday, March 31st
In Towson, MD
All Levels Yoga
Connect breath, body and spirit through movement. This class features an accessible pace of foundational yoga poses with focused guidance and alignment cues. Stretch, strengthen and de-stress with this stabilizing, focused practice.
Deities, Discernment, and Managing Messages
It’s wonderful to see the spread of seership, mysticism, oracular work, and dedicant practices within the Pagan world. It’s also worth remembering that the tech – the protective structures and practices – around mystical work in the old world was largely destroyed. Once upon a time, cultures whose religious structures included seers had an entire system for keeping everyone reasonably safe. Explore tools and techniques for channeling accurate messages, hearing gods and spirits clearly, and protecting yourself from inner and outer interference.
Building a Sustainable Daily Spiritual Practice
Balancing the needs of our schedules against our desire for greater spiritual connection can be challenging. Sometimes even finding 5 minutes to ourselves seems impossible. How do we find a way to incorporate a spiritual practice without tipping the boat? If we do find a few minutes here and there, how do we make the most of it? How do we progress our practice in a limited time frame? Join me for a workshop on the benefits of and techniques for building a daily spiritual practice resilient to modern challenges.
Song, Sorcery, and Support: Music for Magic
Step beyond the basics of ritual song, chant, rhythm, and sound with James Welch of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel and Irene Glasse of the Frederick Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. Explore the different categories of sacred sound and how they apply to different magical environments: solo spell work and ritual, small group work and healing sessions, medium to large group ritual, and more. Discover new approaches to effective chant selection and use. Learn how harmonies and variation impact the energetic structure of a chant and the best ways to apply them. This workshop includes a chant share and participants will receive a curated collection of effective ritual chants.
April
Sermon, topic TBA
Sunday, April 14th 10:30 AM Eastern on Zoom and In Person
for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown (MD)
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Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, April 18th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Tending the Well: Strategies for Energy Management
Friday, April 26th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
We all know the saying “you cannot pour from an empty cup,” but techniques for replenishing our energy are not commonly taught in most Western cultures. Along with some practical techniques, there are a host of magical and spiritual practices that can support better rest, recovery, and replenishing of vitality. In this workshop, we’ll explore ways to add more water to the well as well as how to integrate those practices into a busy life.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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May
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, May 16th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Deities, Discernment, and Managing Messages
Friday, May 31st, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
It’s wonderful to see the spread of seership, mysticism, oracular work, and dedicant practices within the Pagan world. It’s also worth remembering that the tech – the protective structures and practices – around mystical work in the old world was largely destroyed. Once upon a time, cultures whose religious structures included seers had an entire system for keeping everyone reasonably safe. Explore tools and techniques for channeling accurate messages, hearing gods and spirits clearly, and protecting yourself from inner and outer interference.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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June
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, June 20th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Escaping the Plateau: Ways to Enliven a Practice
Friday, June 28th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
It’s easy to end up in patterns that begin as nourishing but eventually lose their effect. When our practice of Pagan spirituality and witchcraft becomes stale, where do we go? In this workshop, we’ll explore different tools and techniques for breaking the blahs and reawakening our enthusiasm for magical practice.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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July
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, July 18th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Guardian Spirits: Finding Friends and Cultivating Connections
Friday, July 26th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
Throughout history, witches and other magic-workers have been known for consorting with spirits. To this day, our ability to connect and co-create with non-human entities is one of our greatest strengths. In this workshop, we’ll explore different groups of spirits as well as the different forms relationships can take. Learn techniques for connecting with guardians, vetting spirits, and supporting a reciprocal relationship.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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August
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, August 15th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Elemental Magic: Working with the Big Four
Friday, August 30th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
The primal Elements – Earth, Air, Fire, and Water – underpin and enhance the vast majority of magic. These immense forces are both tangible components of our sacred work and Overspirits who can co-create with us. Take a deep dive into the Elements and learn tools and techniques for incorporating them into your magical and spiritual practice.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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September
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, September 19th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Practical Charms, Spells, & Magical Shortcuts
Friday, September 20th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
One of the best parts of practicing magic is finding ways to make one’s life easier. In this workshop, we’ll explore various practices and techniques for smoothing the occasionally rough path of Life. Learn set-and-forget, low-maintenance options to incorporate into your magical life.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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October
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, October 16th, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Drumming, Chanting, and Music for Magic
Friday, October 25th, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
Explore the different categories of sacred sound and how they apply to different magical environments: solo spellwork and ritual, small group work and healing sessions, medium to large group ritual, and more. Discover new approaches to effective chant selection and use. Learn how harmonies and variation impact the energetic structure of a chant and the best ways to apply them. Participants will receive a resource sheet listing different chant libraries and compilations.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.
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November
Blackfeather Mystery School: In Person Magpie Training
Thursday, November 21st, 7 PM at the UUCF
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703
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Warmth in Winter: Managing the Dark Season
Friday, November 22nd, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom
(free for Patreon Supporters)
For many of us, the prospect of several months of cold temperatures and little daylight can be daunting. Seasonal Affective Disorder is quite real and even without it, the long nights can feel oppressive. In this workshop, we’ll explore different approaches to weaving a better winter. From practical techniques to spells and altar practices, there’s a world of good information that can help us navigate the darker months of the year in a happier, healthier fashion.
This workshop will be recorded for folks who can’t make the Zoom in person, and sent out for download after the workshop concludes. The workshop fee is $15. Sliding scale ticket options of $5 and $10 are available for folks who face financial obstacles to attending the workshop. Register here.