Learn to work real magic, practically, intelligently, and in the company of a teacher who takes this as seriously as you do.
Each workshop is a complete experience in itself. Come for one. Return for many.
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WHAT THIS IS
A Door Left Open
The Nightshade Sanctum Mystery School runs deep. The certification programmes, the sorcery intensives, the one-to-one mentorship programs, these are transformational, immersive, and not for everyone right now.
But the teachings should not be locked behind long commitments.
The Workshop Series is how Nightshade Sanctum opens its doors to anyone who is curious, cautious, or simply not ready to leap. Each workshop stands alone. Each one is complete. And each one offers a genuine taste of how this school works, practically, magically, and with nothing watered down.
If you have been watching from a distance and wondering whether this is for you, a workshop is the place to find out.
What's On
New workshops are added throughout the year. Each one explores a specific area of practice in depth. Beginners are welcome unless a listing notes otherwise.
The Winter Goddess & The 12 Nights of Yule
Discover the magick of the 12 Nights of Yule and meet the sacred midwinter hags, the witches and crones of the darkest chapter of the year.
1 December 2026
Status: Seats available
Dark Goddesses of the Underworld
Discover the rich mythic landscape of the deep feminine. Through story, symbolism, and guided inner journeying, you will explore the realms ruled by goddesses of the night, death, rebirth, and shadow.
16 August 2026
Status: Seats available
Baneful Botanicals: The Way of the Wortcunner
Meet the witches’ herbs that have long stood at the threshold between medicine, magic, and myth. This immersive workshop explores the folklore, traditional uses, symbolism, and warding practices associated with Europe’s most iconic baneful plants.
11 July 2026
Status: Returning soon
The Modern Priestess: Serpentine Path, Wisdom, Power & Rebirth
A journey into feminine gnosis, goddess wisdom, and the timeless path of the priestess. Explore the spiral and serpentine mysteries as you awaken your intuition, reclaim your sovereignty, and remember the power that has always lived within you.
14 November 2026
Status: Now Booking
The Witch's Reckoning: Magick & Activism
Reclaim the witch as a force for justice, courage, and compassionate action. Explore the intersection of magick, ethics, activism, and spiritual leadership, and discover how your practice can become a catalyst for meaningful change.
Status: Returning 2027
Wild Witchery: Walpurgisnacht & The Beltane Flame
Celebrate the twin festivals of Walpurgisnacht and Beltane through folklore, fire magick, and seasonal ritual. Awaken your wild witch spirit, kindle the flame of inspiration, and step boldly into a season of passion, creativity, and transformation.
Status: Returning 2027
The Witch’s Eye: Divination and Scrying Secrets
waken your intuitive sight and rediscover one of the oldest magical arts. Explore mirrors, water, flame, smoke, and other traditional scrying methods as you learn to strengthen your intuition and receive guidance from the unseen.
19 September 2026
Status: Now Booking
The Witch's Weave: Knot Magick & Spell Weaving
Discover the ancient magick of spinning, weaving, and the spider as creator, oracle, and fate-weaver. Explore knot magick, spell weaving, folklore, and the sacred threads that have long connected witches to the art of manifestation.
Status: Returning 2027
Spring Witchcraft: Seeds, Serpents & Sovereignty
Awaken with the turning of the season as you explore the folklore, magic, and symbolism of spring. Through seed spells, serpent wisdom, and seasonal ritual, you’ll plant intentions, reclaim your sovereignty, and step into a new cycle of growth.
Status: Returning 2027
The Call of Lilith
Answer the call of Lilith and discover the myths, mysteries, and magick of one of history’s most misunderstood feminine figures. This free masterclass offers a grounded introduction to working with Lilith as guide, initiatrix, and catalyst for profound spiritual transformation.
Status: Coming Soon
WHAT MAKES THESE DIFFERENT
Not a Webinar. Not a Recording. A Real Class.
Every workshop is delivered live on Zoom by Zela Feraco. You attend in real time, ask real questions, and receive teachings shaped by the conversation in the room.
These are working classes. You will leave with techniques, frameworks, and understandings you can apply immediately — not inspiration without instruction.
Can’t attend live? A full replay is provided. Every workshop is available from anywhere in the world, at a price designed to remove barriers, not create them.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
MEET ZELA FERACO
Witch. PhD. Founder of the Nightshade Sanctum.
Zela Feraco holds a PhD in Medical Microbiology and has spent more than a decade at the intersection of rigorous study and lived magical practice, working with witchcraft, goddess consciousness, magical herbalism, sidereal astrology, and spiritual teaching.
She is the founder of the Nightshade Sanctum Mystery School and the creator of the Nightshade Starcraft astrology system and the Verdant Starweaves® energy healing modality.
Her teaching is direct, practical, and uncompromising in its depth. What you encounter in a Nightshade Sanctum workshop is the same methodology that runs through the school’s full programmes, nothing held back, nothing simplified for the sake of accessibility.
“The witch who questions everything, studies deeply, and still chooses the crooked path, that is who this school is for.”
FAQS
✨ Do I need prior experience in witchcraft or spirituality?
No. Most workshops are designed to be accessible to complete beginners. Where a workshop assumes prior knowledge, this is noted clearly in the listing. When in doubt, the answer is: you are welcome here.
✨ What if I cannot attend live?
A full replay is provided for every workshop, available shortly after the live session ends. You will receive the same complete teaching whether you attend in real time or watch later.
✨ How long do workshops run?
Most workshops run between 60 and 120 minutes, with time for questions and discussion included.
✨ Where do the workshops take place?
All workshops are held online via video platform and are accessible from anywhere in the world. The link is provided upon registration.
✨ Are the workshops recorded in a professional studio?
No. These are live teaching sessions, not produced content. The focus is on the quality of the teaching and the live interaction, not production value.