Practical Tattooing Application
Tattoo Design, Application and Equipment
12 weeks - 2 days per week
Prerequisite: Tattoo Portfolio
Building on the color theory and design from the previous course, students will further develop their tattoo portfolio as well as explore traditional tattoo painting techniques. Technical tattooing processes and tattoo equipment will be explored in depth.
In the second half of this course, students will transition to the practical application of tattoos on fake skin with supervision and oversight by a mentor.
Each week will consist of:
6 hours of instruction and observation by mentor at the shop
3 or more hours shop help, observing, practicing sanitation, and client management
After competing this 3 month course, students will be eligible to move on to part 3 of the apprenticeship program.
Course Objectives
Students will:
Expand their tattoo design portfolio.
Designing for the body
Placing stencils & client positioning
Tattoo Machines, needles and other equipment education
Client Management; consultation, aftercare, scheduling, pricing
Tattoo techniques; lining, shading, stippling, color packing, black and grey
Artificial skin practice
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