How to become a tattoo master: where to start training from scratch without experience

Experienced teachers

Proven system of training

The first lesson - for free.

A tattooist is not just a person with a diploma who drives paint into the skin. A tattoo master combines at least 4 professions: he is an artist, a designer, a dermatologist and even a surgeon. For successful work a professional must have a huge baggage of knowledge in these spheres.

Individual tattoo art courses lift the curtain on the mysterious and interesting world of Moscow body art. When studying tattooing you buy precious teachers' experience accumulated through the years. The master shares the knowledge that he gained "by sweat and blood" in personal practice.

This is a real chance for tattoo school students to avoid most professional mistakes and learn about all the techniques that exist today.

To sign up for training

Teachers are the real masters of our studio with great experience and knowledge.

No extra costs. The courses already include equipment, artificial skin and consumables

Training takes place in the studio, which gives full immersion in the process

Our instructors

Sergey

Zhenya

Valentin

Valera

Beauty Academy "Ekol" (Central Administrative District).


Address: м. Tsvetnoy Bulvar/Trubnaya, 20 Sadovaya-Karetnaya s.1 Website: https://moscow.ecolespb.ru/ Phone: Cost: 26 500 р.
Beauty Academy "Ekol" was founded in 2015 as a professionally oriented educational institution for training masters in the field of beauty. In 6 years of existence the school has evolved from a local beauty school in St. Petersburg to a huge network of schools with 42 branches in 5 countries around the world.

Tattoo Master Courses

Training program

The preparatory stage (4 ac.h) This block includes introduction of tattooists with sanitary and medical norms of the procedure. You will be told about how to get an activity license, legal and ethical peculiarities of the profession. Separately the topics of workplace organization, equipment choice, types of needles and also acquaintance with the work of tattooing machine is carried out.

Work on contour (10 ac.h) This part consists of theory and practice. Theoretical classes: creation of a drawing, its correct placement on the skin, the rule of line extension. The hands-on portion includes the development of an individual sketch, as well as practice on artificial material.

You will learn how to work with transfer paper when transferring a drawing to skin. The specialists will tell you how to pass smoothly from the contour sketching to the coloring, they will reveal the secrets of the coloring technology.

This block consists of the study of different types of the process of tattooing. You will take apart a complex drawing and how to work with contour lines on such a sketch.

Practical part (9 ac.hrs) After studying the theory, students hone their skills on the artificial material under the strict supervision of teachers. They go through all the stages, from preparing the tool and creating a sketch to painting.

After completing the "Tattoo Master Course" you will be able to:

  • Create unique images They will look harmonious on your chosen body part. And also to adapt the pictures to the tattoo sketches.
  • To apply modern, fashionable tattoos from A to Z And also to work with clients and understand their wishes. The drawing will have a fully finished, holistic character - from the accurately worked out contour and coloring to the application of shadows.
  • Proper handling of equipment, tools, consumables including maintaining hygiene standards in the workplace, pick up needles and transfer paper.

Benefits

  • Intensive programs
  • 20% theory, 80% practice
  • Free supplies
  • Portfolio
  • Certificate or Diploma upon graduation
  • Employment

Popular Oldschool images and their meaning.

Drawings invented once by sailors, as well as sketches of the first tattoo masters have retained their relevance and popularity to this day. Modern connoisseurs of the old-school style still enjoy popular pictures such as:

  • A heart, a rose - a popular symbol of love, strong feelings, passion and romance;
  • swallow - symbol of safe return home, good luck and safety;
  • Anchor - strength, stability, confidence, a symbol of hope;
  • Compass - symbol of the right path, from which nothing and no one will lead;
  • Skulls, knives, swords - means to value life here and now, since death can come suddenly;
  • dice - good luck, good fortune, good luck;
  • Mermaid - the embodiment of femininity and beauty;
  • cross - the main amulet, which symbolizes the protection of higher forces;
  • Pinup girl - sexuality, femininity, rebelliousness;
  • dove - symbolizes loyalty, kindness, peace;
  • Stars - a symbol of the path, the light.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the style of Oldskul - timeless classics in the art of tattooing, which retains relevance at any time. Despite the large selection of other modern styles, the old school remains a popular and sought-after technique that makes the owner of such a tattoo stand out from the crowd.

Classic Tattoo Art Studio (Central Administrative District)

AddressTaganskaya m., 38 Goncharnaya str. Website: https://tattooclassic.ru/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattoos_msk/ Phone:; +7 (495) 915-58-20 Cost: from 25 000 p.

Tattoo studio "Classic" has been working for over 6 years. In addition to the application, removal and correction of tattoos in the arsenal of services of the studio there is a service training tattoo for novice tattoo artists. Tattoo courses are taught by experienced practitioners with over 10 years of theory and practice of tattooing and mentoring. Each master has an art education, a quality own portfolio of work and a fine-tuned individual training program.

At the Classic tattoo course, the student will learn the following topics:

Safety Sanitary and hygienic standards for the procedure. Sterilization of equipment, disposal of consumables, asepsis, antisepsis, etc.

Equipment The choice of quality equipment: types of tattoo machines (induction, pneumatic and rotary) and their differences and application. Power equipment: power supplies for tattoo machines, clip-cords, tattoo-pedals, printers for instant drawing copying, etc. from well-known manufacturers with a good reputation.

Sketches and Techniques Sketch designs - how to form a beautiful sketch from any drawing or photo in different styles. What thickness to make the outline, how dense the coloring should be, shadow techniques. The correct placement of the sketch on the skin. Transferring drawing on leather with transfer paper.

Styles and Directions Tattoo styles from realism to graphics. Differences of styles and their history. Fashion trends and trends in the global tattoo industry. The student will determine in what style it is more comfortable to develop and achieve the maximum success.

Description of courses:

Express course for beginners.

  • Theoretical knowledge in a concise format
  • Practical skills training on the quality artificial skin
  • Practical lessons of tattooing on the student's model

Advanced Course

  • Theoretical knowledge in an extended format
  • Hour-long practice on quality artificial skin
  • Master class in selected area
  • 3 practical classes on real people

All inclusive

  • Theory
  • 6 workshops on quality artificial leather
  • 2 master classes in the chosen direction
  • 4 practical classes on the models provided by the studio
  • Portfolio of 5-6 works to start your professional growth
  • Consultations and advice after the training in any working hours of the studio
  • Possibility to rent a workplace for your clients and much more

Tattooing courses in "Classic Tattoo" where the biggest part of training is practice on real people (models) will prepare the beginner master for real work with all possible nuances and working moments. The student will learn to understand the client and hear his/her wishes and objections.

Advantages of

  • Full immersion in the learning process in a tattoo parlor with highly qualified masters.
  • Free equipment and supplies throughout the course.
  • Phased payment courses, convenient schedule of attendance.
  • Practice on the models and on artificial skin for honing skills.
  • Diploma of course attendance.
  • For successful students there is the opportunity to join the friendly group of tattoo parlor "Classic".

Reviews about our school

Feedback from Ekaterina

Thank you very much for the quality education from the master Sergei! He constantly monitored the process, explained everything in detail, pointed out mistakes and supported me. Not once have I regretted that I came to study with you and him. In general, all the guys are very cool, friendly, encouraging the whole team, always helpful. If I had the opportunity, I would come to study again.)

Passed "Individual Course".

Testimonial from Dasha

Hello, I was trained at the studio "Classic" and I want to thank you for the knowledge, skills and a wonderful atmosphere in the studio and in the staff. Special thanks to master Sergei for his mentoring, advice and recommendations during the training, also helped with the selection of equipment, explained in detail and understandably about the nuances of the work, issues of sterilization, the development of sketches. Thank you again very much for such a wonderful experience and knowledge♥️

Passed the "In-depth tattoo course"

Feedback from Juliana

I want to thank your studio in fulfilling my little dream) During the whole time of training I did not feel any pressure or prejudice from anyone from the studio. Very cool atmosphere reigns here. All responsive, nice and pleasant, both administrators and artists. Will help if needed, share their precious knowledge, give advice. Thank you all! I'm very happy to meet such creative people! Special thanks to Artisan Sascha. For patience, for understanding, and especially for his knowledge! All my questions were answered precisely and with good advice!

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