Chapter 1: Introduction
Result at the end: Ensuring that everyone is on the same page, speaking the same professional language. Each student will be familiar with our studio staff, the rules during the education process, and what their journey will entail.
Day 1: Organizational Moments + Theory Fundamentals
Lesson #1: Introduction

• Shop rules
• Equipment unboxing
• Procreate Installation + Free alternatives
• Mindset for the course

Lesson #2: Theory Fundamentals

• Tattoo styles
• Tattoo machines
• Tattoo needles
• Pigments

Lesson #3: Keep Going

• Skin mechanics
• Sanitization
• Cross-contamination
• Tattoo healing process
• Ballpoint needle practice

Result: The student knows what the life of a tattoo artist consists of in general and how it feels to work with a tattoo machine.
Day 2: Fake Skin Practicing

• Body anatomy, placement, and composition
• Introduction to fake skin and how to avoid any mistakes
• Stencil types
• Freehand stenciling
• Preparation for tattooing and setting up
• Practicing with needles on fake skin

Result: The student knows how to work with the body's flow, create a proper stencil, and set up, avoiding cross-contamination.
Chapter 2: Mastering Fake Skin
Result at the end: Students know how to work with all possible techniques to decide what kind of tattoo artist they want to become and how to develop their portfolio accordingly.
Day 3: Lining and Dotwork

• Thin lines
• Thick lines
• Lines with shader and magnum
• Dotwork
• Tattoo examples

Result: The student understands what lining and dotwork are and how to implement these techniques in real life.
Day 4: Color Packing

• Short theory about the types of work and skin reactions (swelling)
• Setup for color packing and potential issues
• Color packing with shader
• Color packing with magnum
• Examples of good and bad blackouts

Result: The student knows how to pack color properly and avoid over-damaging.
Day 5: Traditional Shading

• Theory of traditional tattoo execution
• Whip shading theory and skin reaction
• Practicing traditional tattooing and whip shading
• Traditional tattoo examples + critique

Result: The student knows how to execute a traditional design and tattoo, avoiding common mistakes.
Day 6: Delicate Lines and Stipple Shading

• Theory about pigments for delicate lining
• Common techniques and needles
• Practicing tattoos with thin lines and delicate shading
• Examples of fine-line tattoos + critique

Result: The student knows how to apply delicate tattoos and work with the smallest details in any design.
Day 7: Color Grading

• Color theory (Guest Artist Speaker)
• Color grading practice
• Color design execution
• Examples and critique

Result: The student knows how to work with different colors and blend them in artwork.
Day 8: Realistic (Soft) Shading

• Theory of realism and its construction
• Greywash and whitewash ink
• Needles and needle depth for realistic shading
• Practicing soft shading
• Examples and critique

Result: Students know how to create soft shadows and use specific types of ink.
Chapter 3: Tattooing in the Real World
Result at the end: The student knows how to work with real people, manage their own tattoo business, and run their own advertising campaign to become an independent unit in the tattoo industry.
Day 9: First Tattoo Experience

• On yourself or a volunteer
• How to work with a real person
• Skin stretching
• Skin reactions
• Client release form
• Workstation utilization
• Tattooing on real skin

Result: The student knows the necessary approach and how to work with real skin.
Day 10: In-Person Meetings for Promotion Strategy

• Setting up goals and tasks with KPIs
• Question and Answer private session

Result: The student knows exactly what steps to take to reach personal goals in the tattoo industry and ensures there are no gaps in their knowledge.
Day 11: Self-Management and Marketing Fundamentals

• Overview of your tattoo business
• Types of tattoos to showcase + photography
• Importance of social media and marketing
• Sales and consulting basics

Result: The student can work on their social media presence to attract clients.


Days 12-23: Portfolio Creation

• Meeting clients and signing release forms
• Fitting designs and preparing stencils
• Workstation preparation
• Tattooing (with hourly breaks)
• Photographing tattoos for the portfolio
• Closing tattoos and cleaning workstations

Result: Portfolio on real people
Day 24: Facebook Ads Manager

• Overview of how it works
• Business Manager Hierarchy
• Ads Manager + Audiences
• Creating campaigns
• Creating Ads (CapCut)

Result: The student knows how to create a campaign on social media.
Day 25: Sales

• Terminology
• Lead management + Conversion
• Consultation and selling process
• Engaging existing databases
• Promotions and returning clients
• Free methods to get bookings

Result: The student knows how to sell their craft, earn money, and become an independent artist.
Day 26: Graduation

• Conclusion of the course
• Q&A session
• In-person meetings to ensure everything is on track
• Guidance and support for the next 6 months
• Career opportunities

Result: The student completes the program with all the necessary tools to continue their professional development.