Beginner Course | $2500 + HST

This 2-month beginner course covers the fundamentals of tattooing, including hygiene practices, equipment handling, and essential techniques. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, students will develop their skills under the direct mentorship of our Head Instructors.

The course includes a weekly hands-on tattoo session where students will work on real clients under close supervision. Each session is dedicated to one client appointment, allowing time for proper guidance and feedback.

Students are responsible for finding and booking their own clients for hands-on tattoo sessions. The following weekday time slots are available for student-booked appointments:

Course Schedule

  • Duration: 2 months (Twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday, from 11 AM to 2 PM).

  • Class Attendance: Students must commit to the full schedule, as class days and hours are fixed.

  • Available Client Appointment Times:

    • Tuesday & Thursday: From 2 PM

    • Wednesday & Friday: Between 11 AM and 7 PM

    • Weekends: Unavailable

All client appointments must be arranged in advance and are subject to studio availability.

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  • First Needles & Lettering

    Practical Hygiene & Setup Simulation (Prepping for live skin work)

    • Sterilization and preparation for real clients (barrier films, squeeze bottles, etc.).

    • Consent form practice: How to legally protect yourself with proper consent forms and ID verification.

    • Stencil application: Applying stencils to follow body curvature and understanding drying time importance

  • First Needles & Lettering

    Symbols & Mini Tattoos (First Practical Application)

    • Target: Yourself (self-tattoo) or a friend.

    • Designs: Small symbols under 5cm (heart, star, moon, simple line drawings).

    • Key skill: Depth control—real skin requires gentler handling than rubber pads to prevent ink from spreading

  • First Needles & Lettering

    Lettering Basics (Words)

    • Practice short English word lettering.

    • Core technique: Tension (Stretching)—learning how skin tension with the non-dominant hand affects needle penetration

  • First Needles & Lettering

    Advanced Lettering (Sentences)

    • Practice longer lines of text (2+ lines).

    • Focus on consistent spacing and horizontal alignment.

    • Breath control: Using steady breathing to draw long lines without shaking

  • Line Work & Colour Assessment

    Line Work Designs

    • Practice tattoos or illustrations composed entirely of lines, without shading.

    • Learn how to inject ink cleanly without leaving needle marks (embossing).

  • Line Work & Colour Assessment

    *Retouch & Colour Assessment*

    • The highlight of the curriculum. Students will be bringing back the models from Weeks 1–4 to see how their work healed.

    • Analyze areas where ink faded (too light) or spread (blowouts).

    • Hands-on retouch practice to correct and refine previous work

  • Line Work & Colour Assessment

    Colour Points & Advanced Practice

    • Experience how colored inks (red, yellow, etc.) behave differently on skin compared to black. 

    • Practice increasing blackwork density or blending colour accents

  • Line Work & Colour Assessment

    Graduation Work

    • Complete a design approximately half the size of the palm from start to finish

    • Execute the full professional workflow. (Consultation → Stencil → Tattooing → Photography → Wrapping)

    • Demonstrate readiness as a pro-level artist.

•Benefits:

  1. All Learning Materials Provided - Course materials and tattooing equipment are provided by the academy.

  2. Additional Practice Time - Access weekday studio hours to further develop your tattooing techniques.

  3. Beginner-Friendly Curriculum - Designed for complete beginners with no prior tattooing experience.

  4. Real-Client Experience - Develop practical skills by working on real clients under the supervision of Head Instructors.

  5. Hands-On Learning - Apply your knowledge through practical tattooing sessions and guided exercises.

  6. Professional Guidance - Receive direct instruction and constructive feedback from experienced Head Instructors.

  7. Industry Connections - Learn from experienced tattoo artists and build connections within the tattoo community.

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FAQ

  • a portfolio is required to assess applicants' potential, regardless of the volume or number of works. Please bring your portfolio to the in-person consultation to showcase your style and skills.

  • The beginner course is an 8-week-long course, with 16 classes in total.

  • All supplies needed for the course will be provided by Tattoo People Academy, including needles, machines, ink, fake skin, and expendables.

  • Only students approved by mentors through an interview are eligible to enroll in the course.

    Book a complimentary interview or consultation to learn details.

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