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Course Curriculum

Comprehensive Course Syllabus

Explore our detailed curriculum designed to take you from fundamentals to professional mastery.

What You'll Learn

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Technical Mastery

Develop professional-level technical skills in tattooing

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Safety First

Master health, safety, and hygiene protocols

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Artistic Development

Enhance your artistic vision and design capabilities

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Business Skills

Learn to run a successful tattoo business

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Client Relations

Master client consultation and communication

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Continuous Learning

Develop habits for ongoing skill improvement

Diploma Course in Tattoo

Duration: 6 Months

Level: All Levels

⭐ Most Popular
10 ModulesView Course Details
1

Week 1

Introduction to Tattooing

History and evolution of tattooing
Global styles, cultural influences, and modern trends
2

Week 2-3

Art Foundation for Tattooing

Learning sessions on Fundamental of Drawing and Sketching
Exercises on Muscle Memory: Line and stroke practices
Curved Lines Stroke practices
Understanding of Light Source for best Realistic Tattoos
Grey Scale Practices to understand the dark to light tones while tattooing
3

Week 4

Tattoo Tools and Equipment & Health, Safety and Sterilization

Types of tattoo machines (coil, rotary, wireless)
Machine setup, tuning, and maintenance
Power supplies, needles, cartridges, grips, and tubes
Understanding needle groupings and configurations
Inks, pigments, and skin compatibility
Hygiene protocols for equipment handling
Sterilization, sanitization, and cross-contamination prevention
Use of Dental beeps and workstation setup
Autoclave usage and disposable systems
Bloodborne pathogens: awareness and prevention
Client safety and artist safety standards
Studio hygiene protocols and legal requirements
4

Week 5

Skin Science and Tattoo Placements

Skin anatomy and types
Tattooing depth understanding
Stretching techniques for different body areas
Understanding how tattoos age on skin
Choosing correct direction, flow, and placement on the body
Workshop: Skin analysis and placement exercises
5

Week 6

Tattoo Techniques

Machine handling and control
Linework precision
Whip shading and soft shading
Colour packing and blending
Dotwork and stippling
Black & grey realism fundamentals
Creating gradients and textures
Small tattoo execution (practice pads + supervised skin sessions)
6

Week 7-13

Live Tattoo Practice (Core Tattoo Training)

Week 8: Lettering, Dot work (stippling) Tattoo and Calligraphy Tattoo
Week 9: Minimalistic and Fine Line Tattoo (Customized Designs)
Week 10: Tribal, Geometric and Mandala Tattoo
Week 11: Black and Grey Realism Tattoo
Week 12: Portrait Tattoo
Week 13: Sculpture and Texture Tattoo (Beard and Hair tattooing technique)
7

Week 14

Aftercare & Healing

Types of healing: dry, wet, and bandage systems
Guidelines for clients
Identifying infections, allergies, or complications
Touch-ups and long-term care advice
Client communication and follow-up protocols
8

Week 15

Studio Management and Entrepreneurship

How to set up a tattoo studio legally
Licenses, compliance, and regulations
Procurement of equipment and inventory management
Studio layout, ambience, and workflow design
Client service excellence
Staff hiring and artist management
Marketing, promotions, and customer retention strategies
9

Week 16

Sales, Marketing and Customer Retention Strategies

Deep brainstorm with both founders on what strategy they use for the sales and marketing
Why customer retention is so important
10

Week 17

Professional Development as a Tattoo Artist

Portfolio building (digital + physical)
Photography techniques for tattoo documentation
Branding yourself as a tattoo artist
Social media strategy and client acquisition
Understanding studio operations
Working as a studio artist vs. freelancer
Preparation for interviews and apprenticeships

Beginner Tattoo Course

Duration: 3 Months

Level: Beginner

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7 ModulesView Course Details
1

Week 1

Introduction to Tattooing

History and evolution of tattooing
Global styles, cultural influences, and modern trends
2

Week 2-3

Art Foundation for Tattooing

Learning sessions on Fundamental of Drawing and Sketching
Exercises on Muscle Memory: Line and stroke practices
Curved Lines Stroke practices
Understanding of Light Source for best Realistic Tattoos
Grey Scale Practices to understand the dark to light tones while tattooing
3

Week 4

Tattoo Tools and Equipment & Health, Safety and Sterilization

Types of tattoo machines (coil, rotary, wireless)
Machine setup, tuning, and maintenance
Power supplies, needles, cartridges, grips, and tubes
Understanding needle groupings and configurations
Inks, pigments, and skin compatibility
Hygiene protocols for equipment handling
Sterilization, sanitization, and cross-contamination prevention
Use of Dental beeps and workstation setup
Autoclave usage and disposable systems
Bloodborne pathogens: awareness and prevention
Client safety and artist safety standards
Studio hygiene protocols and legal requirements
4

Week 5

Skin Science and Tattoo Placements

Skin anatomy and types
Tattooing depth understanding
Stretching techniques for different body areas
Understanding how tattoos age on skin
Choosing correct direction, flow, and placement on the body
5

Week 6

Tattoo Techniques

Machine handling and control
Linework precision
Whip shading and soft shading
Colour packing and blending
Dotwork and stippling
Black & grey realism fundamentals
Creating gradients and textures
Small tattoo execution (practice pads + supervised skin sessions)
6

Week 7-9

Live Practice & Portfolio Development

Supervised practice sessions on synthetic skin
Basic style execution (lettering, fine line, simple designs)
Client consultation basics
Portfolio building and documentation
Aftercare protocols and client communication
7

Week 10-12

Advanced Practice & Professional Development

Advanced technique refinement
Live tattoo practice under supervision
Portfolio development and photography
Social media basics for tattoo artists
Professional development guidance
Final assessment and certification

Advanced Course for Black and Grey Realism

Duration: 30 Days

Level: Advanced

4 ModulesView Course Details
1

Week 1 (Days 1-7)

Advanced Black & Grey Realism Fundamentals

Advanced shading techniques (whip shading, soft shading)
Creating depth and dimension in black & grey
Understanding grey scale and tone values
Gradient creation and smooth transitions
Texture rendering techniques
Workshop: Advanced shading practice sessions
2

Week 2 (Days 8-14)

Black and Grey Realism Tattoo Execution

Black & grey realism design principles
Reference photo analysis and adaptation
Advanced machine control for realism
Live practice: Black & grey realism tattoos
Detail work and fine line techniques
Workshop: Realism tattoo practice
3

Week 3 (Days 15-21)

Sculpture, Texture & Advanced Techniques

Sculpture and texture tattooing techniques
Beard and hair tattooing advanced methods
Advanced realism details and finishing
Portfolio piece creation
Professional photography for black & grey work
Final assessment and certification
4

Week 4 (Days 22-30)

Handson Practice on Live Clients

Live Practice on Potrait Tattooing
Live Practice on Realism Tattooing
Live Practice on Sculpture Tattooing
Get Chance to work on live clients

Course Materials Included

  • Professional tattoo machine (beginner course)
  • All needles & supplies
  • Synthetic practice skin
  • Course workbook & materials
  • Digital resources & videos
  • Certificate upon completion

Assessment & Certification

  • Weekly practical assessments
  • Portfolio review & feedback
  • Final practical examination
  • Written theory test
  • Professional certification
  • Lifetime access to alumni network

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