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Our Tattoo Training Course is the perfect opportunity to turn your passion for art into a rewarding career. With expert guidance and hands-on experience, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the tattoo industry. Start your journey today and unlock your potential as a professional tattoo artist!
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What You will be learning
Our comprehensive 12-week Tattoo Training Course is designed to provide aspiring tattoo artists with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the tattoo industry. Whether you're new to tattooing or looking to refine your craft, this course covers everything from health and safety to advanced tattoo techniques, professional conduct, and portfolio building
Week 1&2
Get to Know the Basics
Weeks 1-2: Kick things off by mastering health and safety protocols, then dive into the basics of tattoo machines, needle types, and equipment setup, while getting hands-on with practice skin.
Week 1: Health & Safety
Theory:
Learn essential hygiene practices, accident prevention, and health & safety standards that ensure a clean and safe tattoo environment.
End-of-week Exam:
Test your knowledge on safety practices and procedures.
Week 2: Tattooing Basics
Theory:
Understand the fundamentals of tattooing, including machine types, needle configurations, depth control, and angles.
Practical:
Hands-on training in machine wrapping, setting up your equipment, and practicing stenciling on practice skin.
Exam:
Equipment setup and disassembly assessment.
Week 3: Line Work Fundamentals
Practical:
Master the basics of line work by practicing straight and curved lines, circles, and reconnecting lines on practice skin.
Focus: Skin stretching techniques, needle control, and pressure adjustments.
Exam:
Line work assessment and review of common mistakes.
Week 4: Shading Techniques
Practical:
Learn various shading techniques using curved and flat needles, ink mixing for grey wash, and packing techniques.
Focus: Building shading layers, creating fades, and adding depth.
Exam:
Shading techniques test and feedback on your progress.
Week 3&4
Know your Equipment
Weeks 3-4: Sharpen your skills in line work and pressure control, then level up with shading techniques to create depth, fades, and realistic textures.
Week 5&6
Its Design time
Weeks 5-6: Unlock the secrets of light, shadow, and realism, then design and tattoo your first custom piece, bringing your creative vision to life.
Week 5: Light, Shadows, and Realism
Theory:
Understand how light and shadow interact in tattoo designs, along with realism shading techniques.
Practical:
Shading exercises focusing on tones, gradients, and creating depth, including practice on realistic elements like roses.
Introduction to using curved mag needles for shading.
Week 6: Designing Your First Tattoo
Theory:
Introduction to various tattoo genres and styles, and how to design your own flash tattoos.
Practical:
Create and tattoo your first original design on practice skin.
Focus: Personal design development and adapting it for tattoo application.
Week 7: Body Flow & Placement
Theory:
Learn about skin types, tones, and the importance of body flow when planning your tattoos.
Practical:
Stenciling and tattooing designs in challenging areas (e.g., face, neck, and ribs).
Focus: Understanding placement rules and tattooing on different parts of the body.
Week 8: Advanced Techniques & Common Mistakes
Theory:
Explore common tattooing mistakes, troubleshooting techniques for ink flow, and adjusting for different design genres.
Practical:
Handle design challenges and refine advanced techniques to improve accuracy and quality.
Week 7&8
Learn the flow
Weeks 7-8: Learn the art of body flow and perfect placement, tackling tough areas like the face and neck, while refining advanced techniques and troubleshooting common mistakes.
Week 9
Its Time to put it to the test
Week 9: Put everything into action by tattooing a live model for the first time. This is your moment to apply your skills in a real-world setting and experience what it's like to tattoo a living canvas.
Week 9: Practicing Your First Tattoo
Practical:
Apply everything you’ve learned by tattooing your first design on a live model or practice skin.
Focus: Real-world application of your skills and techniques in a professional setting.
Weeks 10-12: Mastery & Practical Exercises
Theory & Practice:Build mastery over your tattooing skills by continuing to practice and refine your techniques. Focus on preparing for professional work in a real-world environment.Focus:
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Professional conduct
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Tattoo etiquette
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Portfolio development
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Building and maintaining client relationships
Week 9: Practicing Your First Tattoo
Practical:
Apply everything you’ve learned by tattooing your first design on a live model or practice skin.
Focus: Real-world application of your skills and techniques in a professional setting.
Week 10: Portfolio Creation & Marketing
Theory:
Learn how to create a professional portfolio and introduce basic marketing strategies to promote your work.
Practical:
Photograph your tattoos to build a polished portfolio for potential clients.
Social Media:
Learn how to use Instagram and other platforms to showcase and promote your tattoos.
Week 11: Professionalism & Customer Interaction
Theory:
Understand workplace decorum, customer communication, and ethical practices.
Focus:
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Managing client expectations
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Dealing with other artists' clients
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Maintaining professional conduct in the studio
Week 10&11
Learn The business
Weeks 10-11: Build your portfolio and learn how to promote your work online, particularly through social media. You'll also focus on professionalism, client communication, and studio etiquette, ensuring you're ready to interact with future clients.
Week 12
Its Time to Fly
Cap off the course by learning how to tattoo sensitive areas like the hands, face, and neck, then present your final portfolio to the instructor, demonstrating your progress and readiness to enter the industry.
Week 12: Tattooing Guidelines & Final Project
Theory:
Learn specific tattooing guidelines for sensitive areas like hands, heads, and faces.
Final Project:
Present your portfolio and tattoo designs to the class and instructor for review.
Final Exam:
Discuss your portfolio, design choices, and tattoo technique to demonstrate your understanding and readiness for the tattoo industry.
By the end of the 12-week course, you will have a solid foundation in tattooing, from basic techniques to advanced skills, and will be prepared to begin your professional career as a tattoo artist. Join us at TATTOO COLLEGE LONDON and start your tattooing journey today!