Tattoo School
Tattoo Basics
For beginners or artists transitioning from other mediums who want a solid, ethical, professional foundation.
Tattooing Colour
For tattoo artists who already tattoo and want to improve colour results, saturation, and longevity.
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Masterclass
For intermediate to advanced artists wanting targeted improvement in specific areas.
Tattoo Basics
Full Foundation Program
Who it’s for:
Beginners or artists transitioning from other mediums who want a solid, ethical, professional foundation.
What’s included:
• Tattoo machine & equipment fundamentals
• Needle groupings & configurations (what, when, why)
• Ink basics & pigment behavior
• Skin anatomy & how skin reacts to trauma
• Hygiene, sterilization & workspace setup
• Stencil application & placement logic
• Linework fundamentals (pressure, depth, consistency)
• Intro to black & grey shading
• Healing stages & aftercare guidance
• Client communication & consent basics
• Practice on synthetic skin
• Starter tattoo kit included
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Outcome:
Students leave with technical confidence, safety knowledge, and a clear next-step path (not just theory).
Format & Price:
$2,500 CAD · 40 hours · Tattoo kit included
Tattooing Colour
Theory & Application
Who it’s for:
Tattoo artists who already tattoo and want to improve colour results, saturation, and longevity.
Main focus:
• Colour theory applied specifically to tattoo inks
• Understanding undertones & skin tones
• Colour packing techniques (solid, smooth saturation)
• Avoiding patchiness and overworking
• Layering colours correctly
• Healing expectations & colour aging
• Common mistakes in colour tattoos
• Live demo or guided exercises
Outcome:
Cleaner colour work, better healed results, and confidence choosing and applying colour.
Format & Price:
Group: $350 per person · Individual: $500
Custom Masterclass
(By Request)
Who it’s for:
Intermediate to advanced artists wanting targeted improvement in specific areas.
Available topics
(choose 1 per session):
• Linework mastery
• Black & grey shading, packing
• Portraits (structure, contrast, realism)
• Polynesian / ornamental structure
• Vyshyvanka patterns & cultural symbolism
• Colour theory & advanced application
• Composition & flow on the body
How it works:
• Topic(s) chosen in advance
• Theory + practical breakdown
• Live demo, critique, guided practice
• Q&A tailored to the artist’s style
Outcome:
Focused skill upgrades, real breakthroughs, and personalized feedback.
Format & Price:
Group: $350 per person · Individual: $500
