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Upcoming Events & Workshops

Lauren's unique workshops, services, and apothecary products provide space to explore creativity, learn to trust the inner knowing, find balance, and connect to the healing power of the natural world.

 

You never know where Lauren might pop up to teach a workshop, sell their wares, or lead a meditation.

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Weekly Yoga at Uniterian Universalist's Congregation of Frederick, MD

Mondays | 1 pm 
Yoga for the Advancing Beginner
in person - Donation Only

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One of the best ways we can stay resilient and healthy is to exercise and cultivate mindfulness. These donation classes with RYT 200 Lauren Koch are most accessible to people who have some basic familiarity with yoga and are able to comfortably take low lunge (lunge with one foot forward and the back knee touching the mat), tabletop, warrior two and other foundational yoga poses.

Tuesdays | 11 am 
Accessible Yoga Flow
in person - Donation Only

​Join Lauren for this movement class that is designed to make yoga welcoming and adaptable for everyone, regardless of experience, ability, or flexibility. With a focus on gentle movement, mindful breathing, and supportive modifications, Accessible Yoga meets you where you are. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, limited mobility, or just beginning your yoga journey, this class creates a safe and inclusive space to connect with your body, calm your mind, and nurture your well-being. All are welcome!

Monthly  Offerings

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2nd Thursdays of the Month at 7 pm
at UUCF - Donation Only

March 2025

Through the Rabbit Hole: Tunnel Artist Books

John C. Campbell Folk School
March 9 - 14

Explore the enchanting world of tunnel books. Create three dimensional scenes inspired by your time at the Folk School or anything you choose! Learn illustration, use of mixed media, and bookmaking techniques to craft unique tunnel book masterpieces.

Sacred Space Conference
March 27 - 30

​Gràrvölur Seidr Ritual - Friday Evening

Gràrvölur Seidr is a divinatory practice rooted in the lore and mythology of pre-Christian Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Scandinavia and Germanic Europe. In this divinatory ritual, participants can ask questions of our ancestors, deities, and other spirits. Seers will act as conduits to the beings sought and channel or relay answers. This new seidr ritual is offered by a team of practitioners led by Irene and Ash Glasse

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Sunday | March 30 | 1 pm

The Creative Alchemy of Sacred Art

Explore the profound practice of veneration art, a creative and spiritual practice that connects you with your ancestors, deities, and spiritual guides.

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Event Registration is Required

April 2025

Spring to Life: Day Retreat

Robertsdale, PA

April 27, 2025 

10 am - 5 pm

Awaken, Align & Step into Renewal

Join the Pop Up Healing team, for this one-day immersive retreat designed to release what is no longer in alignment for our highest and greatest good and welcome the energy of spring. Through movement, meditation, and hands-on healing practices, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and empowered.

May 2025

Messages of Love & Peace Bunting:

Year long collaborative and interactive art exhibition

Delaplaine Arts Center

Frederick, MD
May 1 & 2, 2025

Beginning in May, artist Lauren Koch will facilitate a year-long, collaborative and interactive work of art in our third floor gallery space. Inspired by the tradition of Tibetan Prayer Flags, this installation invites community members to express their hopes and intentions through art. Whether words of peace, symbols of love, or affirmations of joy and pride, each contribution adds to a colorful banner sharing messages of love and peace.

Join Lauren during the kickoff event on Thursday, May 1 or Friday, May 2 between 10 am and 3 pm, or contribute to the installation any time during our regular open hours through next spring! 


Join me in October for a screen printing workshop at John C. Campbell Folk School for a weekend screen printing workshop on this same topic.

Tending the Garden of Your Life
Weekend Retreat

Robertsdale, PA
One of the last two weekends
May 2025

A Weekend of Deep Healing, Energetic Expansions, & Alignment 
This immersive Pop Up Healing retreat is designed to help you cultivate balance and growth in your life—just like tending a garden. Through guided meditations, hands-on rituals, and energy practices, you’ll learn how to sustain your well-being and align with your highest self.

Junk Journaling
Uniterian Universalist's Concegration of Frederick, MD

May 4, 2025 | 1:30 - 4:30 pm 

Join us for this May the Fourth Be With You celebration and a one-of-a-kind mixed media experience! Dive into a world of creativity, connection, and community with this exciting quarterly event.

Hosted in collaboration with Craft Club at Barnstone Gallery, The Keeper of the Old Ways: Creative Alchemy Labs, and FCUUPS, these 4-hour sessions provide space for creativity in community.

Designed for crafters, artists, and curious minds.

August 2025

Free Spirit Gathering
Camp Ramblewood, MD
August 5 - 10, 2025

Find Keeper of the Old Ways vending at this wonderful regional event - Free Spirit Gathering (FSG) is a week-long annual event that forms a hub for spiritual seekers, nature lovers, and those in pursuit of community connection.

Every summer, people from all walks of life join together in a serene woodland setting, creating an atmosphere of acceptance, growth, and joyous celebration.

Workshops, Vendors, Live entertainment

Junk Journaling
Uniterian Universalist's Concegration of Frederick, MD

August 17, 2025 | 1:30 - 4:30 pm 

Join us for this one-of-a-kind mixed media experience! Dive into a world of creativity, connection, and community with this exciting quarterly event.

Hosted in collaboration with Craft Club at Barnstone Gallery, The Keeper of the Old Ways: Creative Alchemy Labs, and FCUUPS, these 4-hour sessions provide space for creativity in community.

Designed for crafters, artists, and curious minds.

September 2025

Reclaim Your Inner Power:
Women's Weekend Retreat

TBA Delaware
September 19 - 21, 2025

More info soon

In collaboration with Tammie Lyons-Price & Brittney Kreit

coming soon

Frederick Maryland Pagan Pride Day
FCUUPS
September 27, 2025

More info soon
Keeper of the Old Ways will vending and performing during this event.

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coming soon

October 2025

Hex Signs & Barn Stars

Relief Printmaking Workshop
John C. Campbell Folk School
October 19 - 24, 2025

Explore the history and symbolism of barn stars and hex signs while learning multi-block relief printmaking. Create stunning, layered designs inspired by traditional folk art motifs from Scandinavia, Germany, and Appalachia. Learn design, carving, and inking techniques in this immersive class and leave with a unique, handcrafted print that celebrates the rich heritage of the Appalachians.

Messages of Love and Peace–Screen Printed Bunting

John C. Campbell Folk School

October 24 - 26, 2025

Join this immersive print exchange workshop and spread positivity through art! Learn screen printing techniques and contribute to a series of decorative flags–bunting–made of your messages of goodwill. Dive into the creative process; from designing transparencies to pulling ink to contributing your unique offering to the group created bunting. Take home a commemorative selection that serves as a portable art installation from your class. 

November 2025

Junk JournalingUniterian Universalist's Concegration of Frederick, MDAugust 17, 2025 | 1:30 - 4:30 pm 

Join us for this one-of-a-kind mixed media experience! Dive into a world of creativity, connection, and community with this exciting quarterly event.

Hosted in collaboration with Craft Club at Barnstone Gallery, The Keeper of the Old Ways: Creative Alchemy Labs, and FCUUPS, these 4-hour sessions provide space for creativity in community.Designed for crafters, artists, and curious minds.

Changing Times Changing Worlds
Cromwell, CT
November 21 - 23 2025

Keeper of the Old Ways will be a vendor at this event.

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