Beginner Course | 6000 + HST

This 6-month beginner course provides comprehensive training in foundational tattooing skills, focusing on hygiene practices, equipment handling, and core techniques. Held twice a week, the course is structured to guide you through the essential steps of becoming a tattoo artist

Guided by experienced artists, you’ll spend the first 3 months developing your own unique style, followed by a 3-month placement opportunity at Tattoo People.

  • Orientation&Theory:

    -History of Tattoo/Tattoo Genre

    Theory:

    -Tattooing Mechanism (3 layers of skin)

    -Tattoo Artist Etiquette

  • Practice 01:

    -Fake Skin Workstation Setup and Stenciling by Hand

    Practice 02: Theory (1hr) & Practice (2hrs):

    -Types of Needles

    -Tattoo Machine Set-Up (voltage, hand-speed, angle, depth)

    -Lining Practice on Fake Skin

  • Practice 01:

    -Lining Practice:script in cursive fonts and simple symbols

    Practice 02:

    -Packing Practice

  • Practice 01:

    -Packing Practice

    Practice 02:

    -Introduction to different shading techniques

    -Grey Wash

    -Shading Practice

  • Practice 01:

    -Grey Wash

    -Shading Practice

    Practice 02:

    -Colour Packing & Shading

    -Critique

  • Practice:

    -Custom Design

    -Critique

  • Human Skin Practice:

    -Stencil Application on Human Skin

    -Script Tattoos in Cursive Fonts

    -Simple Symbols

  • Practice:

    -Fillable Letter Tattoos

    -Complicated Symbols

  • Practice:

    -Custom Design on Human Skin

  • Orientation&Theory:

    -History of Tattoo/Tattoo Genre

    Theory:

    -Tattooing Mechanism (3 layers of skin)

    -Tattoo Artist Etiquette

  • Practice 01:

    -Fake Skin Workstation Setup and Stenciling by Hand

    Practice 02: Theory (1hr) & Practice (2hrs):

    -Types of Needles

    -Tattoo Machine Set-Up (voltage, hand-speed, angle, depth)

    -Lining Practice on Fake Skin

  • Practice 01:

    -Lining Practice:script in cursive fonts and simple symbols

    Practice 02:

    -Packing Practice

  • Practice 01:

    -Packing Practice

    Practice 02:

    -Introduction to different shading techniques

    -Grey Wash

    -Shading Practice

  • Practice 01:

    -Grey Wash

    -Shading Practice

    Practice 02:

    -Colour Packing & Shading

    -Critique

  • Practice:

    -Custom Design

    -Critique

  • Human Skin Practice:

    -Stencil Application on Human Skin

    -Script Tattoos in Cursive Fonts

    -Simple Symbols

  • Practice:

    -Fillable Letter Tattoos

    -Complicated Symbols

  • Practice:

    -Custom Design on Human Skin

•Benefits:

1.Class material and equipment provided.

2.Guaranteed 3-month placement after the completion.

3.Career opportunity at Tattoo People.

4.Additional practice time after class.

5.Designed for complete beginners.

6.Build connections with artists in the field.

7.Flexible schedule.

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.

  • Beginner course is a 3 month course that comes with a 3 month apprenticeship.

  • 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.

  • 1071 Bathurst Street

  • Upon completing the course, all students are eligible for a 3-month placement at Tattoo People, where they can practice tattooing on human skin, including friends, family, or models, in a real professional setting.

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