On-Demand Sessions
Online Workshops
Learn at your own pace with our pre-recorded workshops, guided by Brooke, founder of Black Moon Botanica. Each session runs for approximately three hours, offering in-depth insights and practical knowledge.
Intro to Tarot
This workshop will cover tarot from the ground up. It’s designed for those new to tarot or with very little experience. Over three hours, you’ll explore the connection between the Minor and Major Arcana, break down various archetypes, learn basic spreads, and develop techniques to understand card meanings. We’ll examine symbolism, elemental ties, numerology, and recurring patterns in the deck, while also focusing on how to use intuition during readings. BROWSE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES HERE.
Spellcrafting
This workshop introduces you to the art of spellcrafting. Spells are another way to channel wishes, prayers, or manifestations. No prior experience is needed. If you’re curious about the foundations of witchcraft and how it works, this session is ideal. You’ll explore the significance of setting a ritual space, working with energy and intention, understanding different spell types, and practicing various casting techniques to bring magic into everyday life. BROWSE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES HERE.
Intro to Astrology
Designed for those who are new to astrology, this workshop introduces the basics of reading and interpreting natal charts. You’ll explore the influence of planets and houses on your chart and understand their significance. You'll also learn how to analyze a chart for yourself and others, including signs, planetary placements, and aspects. No prior experience is required for this workshop, but having your birth time is recommended for an accurate chart calculation. BROWSE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES HERE.
Advanced astrology
Prerequisite: Introduction to Astrology Workshop
This workshop follows the Introduction to Astrology workshop. Advanced Astrology goes in-depth to the framework of any astrology chart: covering classical and modern interpretations of the houses, their classifications and importance in charts. This workshop also covers topics such as the minor aspect, aspect patterns, stellium and asteroids. BROWSE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES HERE.
Herbology for Ritual & Magick
Ideal for those curious about incorporating herbs into magical practices, this workshop provides an introduction to herbology with a focus on ritual and spellwork. You’ll explore the historical significance of herbal magic and learn practical ways to integrate herbs into your personal practice. The session covers around 15 carefully selected herbs, known for their magical properties and use in spellcraft, with insight into their role in rituals and energy work. BROWSE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES HERE.
Dream Realms & Shadow Work
This workshop explores the subconscious through the lens of dreams. You'll begin by understanding different types of dreams, lucid dreaming, dream recall, and interpretation before moving into shadow work. Learn what the shadow self is, why it shouldn't be feared, and how to recognize and integrate it for personal healing and transformation. No prior experience or workshops are needed—this session is designed to be accessible for beginners. BROWSE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES HERE.
Moon Magick
The Moon Magick workshop explores the lunar phases and how the moon’s movement through the zodiac influences energy and emotions. This session focuses on harnessing lunar cycles for spellcraft, ritual, and daily practice. You’ll learn how to align with these shifting energies and integrate them into your spiritual work. The workshop also delves into the moon’s historical significance and the connection between its cycles and the Triple Goddess archetypes. BROWSE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES HERE.
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Upcoming workshops & events in Amsterdam
Practical Witchcraft: Protection Magic
Wednesday 22nd April
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€75
Learn about different types of protection magic and how to integrate it into your daily life and energetic practices, even in the city!
This practical workshop covers basic techniques and tools used in traditional and modern witchcraft from Britain. Discover why, when, and how protection magic can be adapted to our current needs and circumstances. We'll look at different charms and spells, and make a protection charm for you to keep.
This workshop is suitable for both people who are already practicing and want to strengthen their foundations, and people who are just beginning their path and want to proceed as safely as possible.
All materials are provided, including a workbook to take away with you.
For this workshop and all others hosted by Avery:
Practical Witchcraft: Spell-crafting
Wednesday 29th April
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€75 p.p.
Do you keep looking for spells in books or online, but they just don’t feel quite right for your personal practice? Perhaps they involve components that you either don’t have access to, or don’t want to use for personal reasons? Would you like to be able to create spells that feel truly part of your own craft, and are therefore more effective? This workshop is for you!
Discover how to clearly formulate the intention of the spell, what the necessary types of component are, and how to structure the process of the actual casting in a way that’s practical for you. We’ll be looking at the theories of spell-crafting and doing some hands-on activities to create a small candle magic working to take home with you.
This workshop is open to everyone but some prior experience of meditation and energy work is recommended. If you are an interested beginner, I highly recommend that you first do my Practical Witchcraft: the Basics before doing this one.
All materials are provided, including a workbook for you to keep. Plus tea and vegan snacks!
The Green City Witch Walk
A monthly walk, in the centre of Amsterdam. Looking at a hidden side of city nature.
Thursday 30th April
14:00 - 16:00
€30 per ticket (12 max)
Starts and ends at Black Moon Botanica, Spiegelgracht 30-H, Amsterdam
Join Lynn Shore, author of The Green City Witch, for a spellbinding walk through Amsterdam’s hidden green corners, enchanted architecture, and find streetwise plant allies.
These walks won’t just be strolls through the canal streets looking for herbs. We will be creating a sensory spell, a natural history lesson woven with folklore, and live ritual – The art of seeing the city like a witch.
The 2026 walk route is different from the 2025 walks.
What to expect
Discover the magical properties of common city trees and weeds (you’ll never see them the same way again)
Hear tales of architectural superstition and natural symbolism in the city’s design
Learn how to craft simple protective charms and green spells using locally growing herbs
Tap into seasonal energies and leave with practical witchy wisdom
Option to browse ritual herbs, blends, and occult goods at Black Moon Botanica after the walk
Solo-Practice of Magick
Sunday May 3rd
17:00 - 19:00
€50 p.p.
Many of us who are drawn to European magick, pagan traditions, and other global spiritual practices find ourselves, at some point, walking this path alone—whether we are just beginning, haven't yet found the right community, or have been let down by false teachers and toxic dynamics and chosen to continue on our own terms.
This workshop is designed to help you build a foundation and a personal plan for navigating this chaotic but exciting path with clarity. We'll explore how to engage meaningfully with a broad range of traditions, how to develop discernment in your practice, and how to keep your exploration grounded and sustainable over time.
Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned practitioner looking to add new tools to an independent practice, you'll leave with practical strategies and a clearer sense of direction, ready to find your own way forward.
Practical Tarot for Absolute Beginners
Wednesday 6th May
13:30 - 17:00 o'clock
Create a solid foundation for your tarot practice with this in-depth workshop.
This workshop is for you if:
You've always wanted to learn tarot but don't know where to start
You already own a deck (or a few!) but you've given up getting to know the cards
You've heard that you have to be given your first tarot deck and you're hoping someone will hand you one so you can start learning
You want to support your intuition with information, research, and practical tips
This is an intensive three-hour workshop taught by a professional tarot reader. You'll learn the language of tarot as laid down by Pamela Colman Smith in the traditional Rider Waite Smith deck, which the majority of modern decks are based upon. These essential basics are the foundation for your personal practice to develop.
Once that’s covered, we'll look at some simple spreads and how they modify the meanings of the cards. By the end of this workshop, you should have gained a basic understanding of tarot reading and feel confident in your ability to practice it for yourself and with others.
This workshop is limited to four people as it delivers a lot of information in just three hours.
This includes:
- A mini RWS tarot deck for you to keep
- A workbook with keywords and spreads created for this workshop
- Tea and snacks (there will be a comfort break halfway through)
- Follow-up consultation with the teacher
145 euro per person
Maximum 5 people
The workshop and study materials are in English
Practical Witchcraft: the Basics
Wednesday 20th May
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€55 p.p.
What does being a witch look like on a day-to-day basis?
How can you create practices, from daily to once a decade, that are practical and sustainable for you?
Where can witchcraft fit in to a life that’s already busy and lived in a town or city?
Discover all this and more from a practicing witch and professional tarot reader of over 40 years’ experience.
This workshop is designed to be accessible but it is aimed at people who already have some experience of meditation or energy work. All materials are provided and included in the price, plus tea!
What Is Chaos Witchcraft?
Wednesday 27th May
13:30 - 15:45
€25 p.p. (13 max)
Meet me at the crossroads of Traditional British Witchcraft and the relatively new discipline of Chaos Magic for an informal and informative workshop open to all. With storytelling and real world examples, we'll explore why combining these two paths into one can deliver the best of both worlds.
Chaos Witchcraft is not just 'witchcraft that is done chaotically' (although that is certainly possible). It is a way of evolving centuries-old techniques into a practice that is grounded, supportive, results-oriented, and practical, whilst not taking itself too seriously. Total beginners and experienced practitioners will all find something to have fun with and learn from!
This is my most personal workshop yet, as it explains more about my own path than I've previously shared. It's also an answer to some of the questions I get asked most often: what is Chaos Witchcraft, can anyone do it, and how do I get started?
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This is a queer-led, all-gender workshop open to everyone. Terms and conditions apply.
The Green City Witch Walk
A monthly walk, in the centre of Amsterdam. Looking at a hidden side of city nature.
Sunday 31st May
14:00 - 16:00
€30 per ticket (12 max)
Starts and ends at Black Moon Botanica, Spiegelgracht 30-H, Amsterdam
Join Lynn Shore, author of The Green City Witch, for a spellbinding walk through Amsterdam’s hidden green corners, enchanted architecture, and find streetwise plant allies.
These walks won’t just be strolls through the canal streets looking for herbs. We will be creating a sensory spell, a natural history lesson woven with folklore, and live ritual – The art of seeing the city like a witch.
The 2026 walk route is different from the 2025 walks.
What to expect
Discover the magical properties of common city trees and weeds (you’ll never see them the same way again)
Hear tales of architectural superstition and natural symbolism in the city’s design
Learn how to craft simple protective charms and green spells using locally growing herbs
Tap into seasonal energies and leave with practical witchy wisdom
Option to browse ritual herbs, blends, and occult goods at Black Moon Botanica after the walk
Practical Witchcraft: Spell-crafting
Wednesday 3rd June
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€75 p.p.
Do you keep looking for spells in books or online, but they just don’t feel quite right for your personal practice? Perhaps they involve components that you either don’t have access to, or don’t want to use for personal reasons? Would you like to be able to create spells that feel truly part of your own craft, and are therefore more effective? This workshop is for you!
Discover how to clearly formulate the intention of the spell, what the necessary types of component are, and how to structure the process of the actual casting in a way that’s practical for you. We’ll be looking at the theories of spell-crafting and doing some hands-on activities to create a small candle magic working to take home with you.
This workshop is open to everyone but some prior experience of meditation and energy work is recommended. If you are an interested beginner, I highly recommend that you first do my Practical Witchcraft: the Basics before doing this one.
All materials are provided, including a workbook for you to keep. Plus tea and vegan snacks!
Practical Tarot for Absolute Beginners
Saturday 13th June
13:30 - 17:00 o'clock
Create a solid foundation for your tarot practice with this in-depth workshop.
This workshop is for you if:
You've always wanted to learn tarot but don't know where to start
You already own a deck (or a few!) but you've given up getting to know the cards
You've heard that you have to be given your first tarot deck and you're hoping someone will hand you one so you can start learning
You want to support your intuition with information, research, and practical tips
This is an intensive three-hour workshop taught by a professional tarot reader. You'll learn the language of tarot as laid down by Pamela Colman Smith in the traditional Rider Waite Smith deck, which the majority of modern decks are based upon. These essential basics are the foundation for your personal practice to develop.
Once that’s covered, we'll look at some simple spreads and how they modify the meanings of the cards. By the end of this workshop, you should have gained a basic understanding of tarot reading and feel confident in your ability to practice it for yourself and with others.
This workshop is limited to four people as it delivers a lot of information in just three hours.
This includes:
- A mini RWS tarot deck for you to keep
- A workbook with keywords and spreads created for this workshop
- Tea and snacks (there will be a comfort break halfway through)
- Follow-up consultation with the teacher
145 euro per person
Maximum 5 people
The workshop and study materials are in English
Practical Witchcraft: Protection Magic
Wednesday 17th June
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€75
Learn about different types of protection magic and how to integrate it into your daily life and energetic practices, even in the city!
This practical workshop covers basic techniques and tools used in traditional and modern witchcraft from Britain. Discover why, when, and how protection magic can be adapted to our current needs and circumstances. We'll look at different charms and spells, and make a protection charm for you to keep.T
his workshop is suitable for both people who are already practicing and want to strengthen their foundations, and people who are just beginning their path and want to proceed as safely as possible.
All materials are provided, including a workbook to take away with you.
For this workshop and all others hosted by Avery:
Practical Witchcraft: the Basics
Wednesday 24th June
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€55 p.p.
What does being a witch look like on a day-to-day basis?
How can you create practices, from daily to once a decade, that are practical and sustainable for you?
Where can witchcraft fit in to a life that’s already busy and lived in a town or city?
Discover all this and more from a practicing witch and professional tarot reader of over 40 years’ experience.
This workshop is designed to be accessible but it is aimed at people who already have some experience of meditation or energy work. All materials are provided and included in the price, plus tea!
Practical Witchcraft: the Basics
Wednesday 22nd July
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€55 p.p.
What does being a witch look like on a day-to-day basis?
How can you create practices, from daily to once a decade, that are practical and sustainable for you?
Where can witchcraft fit in to a life that’s already busy and lived in a town or city?
Discover all this and more from a practicing witch and professional tarot reader of over 40 years’ experience.
This workshop is designed to be accessible but it is aimed at people who already have some experience of meditation or energy work. All materials are provided and included in the price, plus tea!
Practical Tarot for Absolute Beginners
Wednesday 12th August
13:30 - 17:00 o'clock
Create a solid foundation for your tarot practice with this in-depth workshop.
This workshop is for you if:
You've always wanted to learn tarot but don't know where to start
You already own a deck (or a few!) but you've given up getting to know the cards
You've heard that you have to be given your first tarot deck and you're hoping someone will hand you one so you can start learning
You want to support your intuition with information, research, and practical tips
This is an intensive three-hour workshop taught by a professional tarot reader. You'll learn the language of tarot as laid down by Pamela Colman Smith in the traditional Rider Waite Smith deck, which the majority of modern decks are based upon. These essential basics are the foundation for your personal practice to develop.
Once that’s covered, we'll look at some simple spreads and how they modify the meanings of the cards. By the end of this workshop, you should have gained a basic understanding of tarot reading and feel confident in your ability to practice it for yourself and with others.
This workshop is limited to four people as it delivers a lot of information in just three hours.
This includes:
- A mini RWS tarot deck for you to keep
- A workbook with keywords and spreads created for this workshop
- Tea and snacks (there will be a comfort break halfway through)
- Follow-up consultation with the teacher
145 euro per person
Maximum 5 people
The workshop and study materials are in English
Practical Witchcraft: the Basics
Wednesday 26th August
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€55 p.p.
What does being a witch look like on a day-to-day basis?
How can you create practices, from daily to once a decade, that are practical and sustainable for you?
Where can witchcraft fit in to a life that’s already busy and lived in a town or city?
Discover all this and more from a practicing witch and professional tarot reader of over 40 years’ experience.
This workshop is designed to be accessible but it is aimed at people who already have some experience of meditation or energy work. All materials are provided and included in the price, plus tea!
Practical Witchcraft: the Basics
Wednesday 23rd September
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€55 p.p.
What does being a witch look like on a day-to-day basis?
How can you create practices, from daily to once a decade, that are practical and sustainable for you?
Where can witchcraft fit in to a life that’s already busy and lived in a town or city?
Discover all this and more from a practicing witch and professional tarot reader of over 40 years’ experience.
This workshop is designed to be accessible but it is aimed at people who already have some experience of meditation or energy work. All materials are provided and included in the price, plus tea!
Practical Witchcraft: the Basics
Wednesday 14th October
13:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 20:45
€55 p.p.
What does being a witch look like on a day-to-day basis?
How can you create practices, from daily to once a decade, that are practical and sustainable for you?
Where can witchcraft fit in to a life that’s already busy and lived in a town or city?
Discover all this and more from a practicing witch and professional tarot reader of over 40 years’ experience.
This workshop is designed to be accessible but it is aimed at people who already have some experience of meditation or energy work. All materials are provided and included in the price, plus tea!
Practical Tarot for Absolute Beginners
Wednesday 28th October
13:30 - 17:00 o'clock
Create a solid foundation for your tarot practice with this in-depth workshop.
This workshop is for you if:
You've always wanted to learn tarot but don't know where to start
You already own a deck (or a few!) but you've given up getting to know the cards
You've heard that you have to be given your first tarot deck and you're hoping someone will hand you one so you can start learning
You want to support your intuition with information, research, and practical tips
This is an intensive three-hour workshop taught by a professional tarot reader. You'll learn the language of tarot as laid down by Pamela Colman Smith in the traditional Rider Waite Smith deck, which the majority of modern decks are based upon. These essential basics are the foundation for your personal practice to develop.
Once that’s covered, we'll look at some simple spreads and how they modify the meanings of the cards. By the end of this workshop, you should have gained a basic understanding of tarot reading and feel confident in your ability to practice it for yourself and with others.
This workshop is limited to four people as it delivers a lot of information in just three hours.
This includes:
- A mini RWS tarot deck for you to keep
- A workbook with keywords and spreads created for this workshop
- Tea and snacks (there will be a comfort break halfway through)
- Follow-up consultation with the teacher
145 euro per person
Maximum 5 people
The workshop and study materials are in English
Practical Tarot for Absolute Beginners
Wednesday 16th December
13:30 - 17:00 o'clock
Create a solid foundation for your tarot practice with this in-depth workshop.
This workshop is for you if:
You've always wanted to learn tarot but don't know where to start
You already own a deck (or a few!) but you've given up getting to know the cards
You've heard that you have to be given your first tarot deck and you're hoping someone will hand you one so you can start learning
You want to support your intuition with information, research, and practical tips
This is an intensive three-hour workshop taught by a professional tarot reader. You'll learn the language of tarot as laid down by Pamela Colman Smith in the traditional Rider Waite Smith deck, which the majority of modern decks are based upon. These essential basics are the foundation for your personal practice to develop.
Once that’s covered, we'll look at some simple spreads and how they modify the meanings of the cards. By the end of this workshop, you should have gained a basic understanding of tarot reading and feel confident in your ability to practice it for yourself and with others.
This workshop is limited to four people as it delivers a lot of information in just three hours.
This includes:
- A mini RWS tarot deck for you to keep
- A workbook with keywords and spreads created for this workshop
- Tea and snacks (there will be a comfort break halfway through)
- Follow-up consultation with the teacher
145 euro per person
Maximum 5 people
The workshop and study materials are in English