In Person Tattoo Course
Embark on an enthralling journey into the world of tattoo artistry with our all-encompassing In Person Tattoo Course. Ideal for both aspiring artists and enthusiasts keen to sharpen their skills, this course delivers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary tattoo techniques.
Instructor
Gary is the founder and lead instructor of Skinart Academy, with over 23 years of experience in the tattoo, piercing, microblading, and permanent makeup (PMU) industries. He has trained hundreds of students globally, combining hands-on expertise with in-depth theoretical knowledge. Gary is passionate about empowering aspiring artists with world-class training and ongoing mentorship.
CPD Accredited Course
Gain industry recognition with our UK CPD Accredited tattoo course. Our accreditation demonstrates high-quality training standards and is widely recognized in the EU and many non-EU countries.
Become a Registered Tattoo Artist with the BAQA
Get recognized as a certified professional in the tattoo industry with our BAQA-approved training. We will automatically register you with the BAQA as an accredited tattoo artist.
Earn your certification and start your career with confidence.
Tattoo Equipment
(Optional Equipment Add-On)
You can choose whether to include our high-quality equipment kit during checkout. The kit is yours to keep after completing your in-person training. While attending the course, we will supply all necessary consumables. If you already have your own equipment and prefer not to purchase the kit, please bring your setup with you to the training.
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TATTOO COURSE CURRICULUM
- Introduction to the Fundamentals of Tattooing
- Files and Folders Provided
- An Introduction to Tattoo Art
- Using Themes
- Different Art Styles
- The 12 Most Popular Themes
- Brief History of Tattoos (Parts 1 & 2)
- Licensing Requirements
- Town Planning
- Running a Home Business
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Contact Your Health Department
- About Licensing and Registration
- Public Health Concerns, Including Covid-19
- Designing Tattoos: Overview and Purpose
- Microsoft Image Composer Setup and Usage
- Creating and Simplifying Designs Quickly
- Assignments on Tattoo Design (1, 2, 3)
- Stencil / Trace Methods and Applications
- Rules of Placement
- Applying a Trace on Skin and Practice Materials
- Introduction to Coil and Pen Machines
- Building and Assembling Coil Machines
- Coil Build Discussion, Tips, and Cartridge Conversion
- Maintenance: Quick Tune, Test Run, and Wrapping
- Linework and Technique
- Packing Black, Black Work, Tribal and Mauri
- Soft Shading: Black and Gray Tattoos
- Color Tattoos: Traditional, Watercolor, and Realism
- Special Techniques: Script, Font, Minimalist, and Fur Tattoos
- Understanding the Human Skin and Needle Depth
- Sterilization and Cross Contamination
- Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
- Workstation Cleanup
- Photography and Social Media Skills for Tattoo Artists
- Your First Practical on a Model
- Final Words and Certification
Access
There is no rush to complete the course; you can take as long as you like.
Total Watch Hours
There are over 10 hours of quality video training for you to access.
Duration
4 Days In-person + 2 weeks Online
Certificates
Accredited Tattoo Certificate
Upon completion, you will receive a Tattoo Training Certificate, proving your expertise in professional tattooing.
Accredited BBP Certificate
You will also receive a Accredited Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Certificate, ensuring you are trained in hygiene, safety, and infection control for the industry.
Licensing Process Explained
In New Zealand, the licensing process for tattooing, piercing, permanent makeup (PMU), microblading, and tattoo removal varies by local authority but generally involves several key steps. Practitioners must apply for a Special Treatments License from their local council, which requires proving their competence and adherence to strict hygiene standards. This often includes submitting detailed information about their premises and operational procedures, completing a health and safety course, and sometimes passing a specific examination. Additionally, for treatments like PMU and microblading, practitioners may need to show certificates from recognized training courses. The aim of these regulations is to ensure that all procedures are performed safely and to a high standard, protecting both practitioners and clients.
Testimonials
HOW TO GET STARTED
Getting started with our in-person tattoo training is simple and risk-free. Here’s how it works:
- Select Your Option: Choose whether to include the optional equipment kit (with or without equipment) and click Add to Basket.
- Proceed to Checkout: Complete the standard online checkout form. We recommend selecting Direct Deposit (EFT) as your payment method.
- No Immediate Payment Required: At this stage, you won’t need to make any payment. An automated PDF invoice will be emailed to you with all our company and banking information.
- Pay a $1,000 Deposit: To secure your place and begin the online preparation training, simply pay the deposit. The deposit unlocks immediate access to your online pre-course modules.
- Confirm Dates & Venue: We recommend discussing available in-person training dates and venue locations with us to ensure your preferred session is viable.
- Pay the Balance Later: The remaining balance can be paid any time before or on the first day of your in-person training. This ensures you feel safe and confident knowing you only pay the full amount once you arrive and meet us in person.
We’ve structured this process to make it easy, transparent, and secure for all our students.
In Person Training Locations
We provide in-person training in the following areas:
- Cambridge, NZ
- Auckland, NZ
- Wellington, NZ
- Christchurch, NZ
- + More Areas
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If you are unable to attend in person training we do have a completely online training option also.
Online OptionCONTACT US
If you have any questions, we are more than happy to chat with you! Drop us a message, and someone from the Skinart team will respond to you personally.
We are passionate about helping people succeed in this industry and would love to answer any questions you may have about our training. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way and welcome you to join one of our courses.
We also offer a wide range of other courses, please make sure to check them out below.










Miriam Santos (verified owner) –
This course helped me avoid common tattooing mistakes.
Bjorn Ramos (verified owner) –
Totally worth it!
Nokomis Garcia (verified owner) –
This course helped me avoid common tattooing mistakes.
Sakari Aguilar (verified owner) –
This will help me get more clients!
Michael Taylor (verified owner) –
Can’t believe how far I’ve come since starting this course.
Takoda Petrov (verified owner) –
I can finally call myself a professional tattoo artist.
Fatima Katsaros (verified owner) –
Totally exceeded my expectations.
Deepak Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Absolutely incredible!
Ioannis Reddy (verified owner) –
My dream of becoming a tattoo artist is now a reality!
Leon Lewis (verified owner) –
Everything made so much sense!
Kiona Cohen (verified owner) –
Loved the hands-on approach!
Kofi Johnson (verified owner) –
Gary is truly a master at this!
Carlos Nassar (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so easy to understand.
Yael Adebayo (verified owner) –
This course is a must-have!
Evangelos Runningwolf (verified owner) –
This course is a must-have!
Ari Theodorakis (verified owner) –
Game-changer!
Luningning Rainwater (verified owner) –
I can finally adjust my machine properly!
Hiroshi Volkov (verified owner) –
This training helped me set up my tattoo business.
Tariro Reddy (verified owner) –
This course made it easy to set up my workstation correctly.
Soren Abdullah (verified owner) –
Loved learning shading techniques.
Charlotte Eze (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to use these skills on real clients!
Carlos King (verified owner) –
Game-changer.
Neha Schmidt (verified owner) –
This course made learning tattooing so easy.
Katerina Salim (verified owner) –
Would totally do it again!
Jin Yamamoto (verified owner) –
Gary is an incredible teacher!
Alexis Kumar (verified owner) –
Better than I ever imagined.
Tatiana Andersen (verified owner) –
I finally mastered shading techniques!
Kofi Kumar (verified owner) –
Finally doing what I love!
Jose Haddad (verified owner) –
Impressive!
Aiyana Chowdhury (verified owner) –
Life-changing experience.
Yuki Cohen (verified owner) –
Very well structured.
Yuki Christodoulou (verified owner) –
This course helped me avoid common tattooing mistakes.
Rahul Kobayashi (verified owner) –
This course made it easy to set up my workstation correctly.
Henry Zhang (verified owner) –
Gary explains things perfectly!
Angelica Soriano (verified owner) –
Fantastic!
Soren Malik (verified owner) –
I feel like a real pro now!
Emiliano Ramos (verified owner) –
I understand the difference between coil and rotary machines now.
Sophia Ioannidis (verified owner) –
Game-changer.
Odin Zahra (verified owner) –
So proud of myself!
Layla Redcloud (verified owner) –
This gave me so much confidence!
James Lopez (verified owner) –
Ready to take on the world!
Rahul Hansen (verified owner) –
I now know how to properly stretch the skin for clean lines.
Nikos Clark (verified owner) –
Fantastic training!
Sipho Cohen (verified owner) –
This course really helped me with precision and detail.
Shira Sharma (verified owner) –
Clients are already noticing the difference!
Zev Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
This is just the beginning for me!
Levi Bianchi (verified owner) –
The explanations were simple but so effective.
Tala Haugland (verified owner) –
I struggled with linework before, but now I feel so much better.
Takoda Strongbear (verified owner) –
Fantastic course.
Lerato Khalil (verified owner) –
This gave me so much confidence!
Leon Nassar (verified owner) –
This course really helped me with precision and detail.
Lucia Das (verified owner) –
I now know how to properly stretch the skin for clean lines.
Neha Navarro (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Hilda Soriano (verified owner) –
Understanding needle angles made my work so much smoother.
Nomsa Johansson (verified owner) –
My healed tattoos look so much better now!
Dakota Georgiou (verified owner) –
Totally worth it!
Layla Panganiban (verified owner) –
The tattoo machine section was super informative!
Sanjay Singh (verified owner) –
I am officially a tattoo artist!
Carlos Yellowhawk (verified owner) –
This course made me rethink my entire tattooing approach.
Ingrid Greenberg (verified owner) –
Finally doing what I love!
Yuki Dimitriadis (verified owner) –
I feel much more confident with needle control.
Liam Schmidt (verified owner) –
Really well-structured content.
Ingrid Garcia (verified owner) –
Gary is truly a master at this!
Carlos Moyo (verified owner) –
Great for building a strong foundation!
Mei Dimitriadis (verified owner) –
It’s never too late to start something new!
Alejandro Johnson (verified owner) –
I now know how to talk to clients professionally.
Rosario Ivanov (verified owner) –
I learned so much from Gary!
Lerato Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Brilliant!
Angelica Eriksson (verified owner) –
Really well-structured content.
Astrid Malik (verified owner) –
Now I actually feel like I know what I’m doing!
Zev Haugland (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow.
Hadar Aguilar (verified owner) –
So worth it!
Astrid Svensson (verified owner) –
His explanations are clear and detailed.
Astrid Nielsen (verified owner) –
I went from hobbyist to professional tattoo artist.
James Two Rivers (verified owner) –
Ready to take on the world!
Lars Zulu (verified owner) –
Can’t believe how far I’ve come since starting this course.
Sophie Sharma (verified owner) –
Finally got rid of those shaky lines thanks to this course!
Layla Aguilar (verified owner) –
I see a HUGE improvement in my work already!
Xiao Greenberg (verified owner) –
This is just the beginning for me!
Levi Xenakis (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to open my own studio!
Sophia Hansen (verified owner) –
I learned things I never knew before.
Sanjay Lund (verified owner) –
This gave me so much confidence!
Fernando Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow.
Mateo Yamamoto (verified owner) –
I understand the difference between coil and rotary machines now.
James Chen (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow!
Mika Salim (verified owner) –
This training opened so many doors for me!
Kofi Rainwater (verified owner) –
It covered everything I needed!
Aisha Whitefeather (verified owner) –
Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Angelica Johnson (verified owner) –
My tattooing skills improved massively!
Erik Fayad (verified owner) –
The hands-on approach really helped me grasp everything.
Camila Bianchi (verified owner) –
Exceeded my expectations.
Astrid Zhang (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow!
Priya Soriano (verified owner) –
Tattooing doesn’t seem intimidating anymore!
Sakari Tallchief (verified owner) –
The tattoo machine section was super informative!
Katerina Tallchief (verified owner) –
Loved how everything was explained.
Henry Gupta (verified owner) –
Amazing experience!
Lerato Ivanov (verified owner) –
The examples were super helpful.
Benedicto Harris (verified owner) –
This gave me a serious confidence boost!
Neha Levy (verified owner) –
Best decision ever.
Sipho Salim (verified owner) –
The tattoo machine section was super informative!
Angelica Two Rivers (verified owner) –
Would recommend to anyone!
Carlos Fayad (verified owner) –
I see a HUGE improvement in my work already!
Manuel Ivanov (verified owner) –
If you’re thinking about becoming a tattoo artist, take this course!
Hao Weiss (verified owner) –
Starting my career as a tattoo artist feels real now!
Hiroshi Zhang (verified owner) –
This gave me a head start in my career.
Eliyahu Moreau (verified owner) –
Best decision ever.
Sophia Patel (verified owner) –
My work is so much more professional now.
Xiao Ramos (verified owner) –
I see a HUGE improvement in my work already!
Fatima Johansson (verified owner) –
The video tutorials made everything clear!
Charlotte Ioannidis (verified owner) –
I’m taking on real clients now, thanks to this training!
Cheyenne Volkov (verified owner) –
This course gave me a fresh perspective on tattooing.
Shira Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to work professionally.
Sophie Lewis (verified owner) –
The video tutorials made everything clear!
Evangelos Nikolaev (verified owner) –
Everything made so much sense!
Kiona Strongbear (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be happier!
Carlos Brown (verified owner) –
I learned things I never knew before.
Emiliano Zhang (verified owner) –
Such a fun and rewarding experience!
Tariro Anderson (verified owner) –
Proud of how much I’ve learned.
Kwame Christodoulou (verified owner) –
I finally mastered shading techniques!
Levi Nkosi (verified owner) –
I wish I found this sooner!
Benjamin Rahman (verified owner) –
Garys passion is inspiring.
Hassan Horowitz (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently explain healing processes to clients.
Tayanita Garcia (verified owner) –
Loved every moment!
Magnus Christodoulou (verified owner) –
This gave me a head start in my career.
Andres Smith (verified owner) –
Why didn’t I do this sooner?
Sophia Chen (verified owner) –
Best course ever!
Anika Ngubane (verified owner) –
Already booked my first paid client!
Seojun Tanaka (verified owner) –
Understanding needle angles made my work so much smoother.
Deepak Clark (verified owner) –
Impressive!
Aisha Soriano (verified owner) –
My tattooing skills improved massively!
Michael Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
I struggled with linework before, but now I feel so much better.
Tamar Lewis (verified owner) –
This training opened so many doors for me!
Sophia Panganiban (verified owner) –
My skills improved so much!
Fatima Vasquez (verified owner) –
Finally got rid of those shaky lines thanks to this course!
Thabo Rainwater (verified owner) –
I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know until I took this course.
Sakura Müller (verified owner) –
This gave me so much confidence!
Mei Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
Super helpful.
Sakari Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Great for building a strong foundation!
Nikolai Panganiban (verified owner) –
My healed tattoos look so much better now!
Santiago Moyo (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to open my own studio!
Tayanita Das (verified owner) –
Why didn’t I do this sooner?
Zev Chowdhury (verified owner) –
I now know how to talk to clients professionally.
Hilda Fernandez (verified owner) –
I’m taking on real clients now, thanks to this training!
Mpho Ioannidis (verified owner) –
My tattoos will never be the same after this course!
Zev Nightwalker (verified owner) –
His passion for tattooing is inspiring!
Min-Jae Weiss (verified owner) –
Great course.
Mei Fayad (verified owner) –
Such a fun and rewarding experience!
Freya Yellowhawk (verified owner) –
This training gave me the confidence to start my career.
Aiyana Walker (verified owner) –
Christos Chikane (verified owner) –
No regrets.
Mei Lewis (verified owner) –
Finally got rid of those shaky lines thanks to this course!
Yael Lopez (verified owner) –
Gary gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.
Zanele Moreau (verified owner) –
Jose Lund (verified owner) –
Kiona Berg (verified owner) –
Hassan Malik (verified owner) –
Proud of how much I’ve learned.
Freya Papanikolaou (verified owner) –
So much fun!
Omar Andersen (verified owner) –
The best training ever!
Astrid Horowitz (verified owner) –
Amira Petrov (verified owner) –
Dakota Nikolaev (verified owner) –
I understand the difference between coil and rotary machines now.
Mei Yamamoto (verified owner) –
I can’t believe how much I learned.
Farhan Vasquez (verified owner) –
Understanding skin types has helped me a lot with ink retention.
Cheyenne Aguilar (verified owner) –
So motivated after this!
Dakota Haugland (verified owner) –
This course really helped me with precision and detail.
Kareem Anderson (verified owner) –
Dalisay Ortega (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be happier!
Hadar Ortega (verified owner) –
It covered everything I needed!
Angelica Iyer (verified owner) –
This is only the beginning of my tattooing journey!
Omar Fayad (verified owner) –
This course turned my passion into a profession.
Anika Reddy (verified owner) –
Life-changing experience.
Mei De la Cruz (verified owner) –
The tattoo machine section was super informative!
Eleni Andersen (verified owner) –
Shira Petrov (verified owner) –
Learned more than I expected!
Cheyenne Nikolaev (verified owner) –
My tattoos are so much smoother now!
Fernando Castillo (verified owner) –
Tayanita Abdullah (verified owner) –
Christos Navarro (verified owner) –
Deepak Strongbear (verified owner) –
It’s never too late to start something new!
Leon Goldstein (verified owner) –
My healed tattoos look so much better now!
Lerato Castillo (verified owner) –
Fantastic training!
Sophia Lewis (verified owner) –
Game-changer!
Michael Wang (verified owner) –
Nour Two Rivers (verified owner) –
Proud to call myself a tattoo artist!
Mika Martinez (verified owner) –
I finally feel ready to work!
Isabella Li (verified owner) –
I can finally adjust my machine properly!
Alexis Navarro (verified owner) –
Broke everything down step by step.
Min-Jae Haugland (verified owner) –
The video tutorials made everything clear!
Farhan Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Great course.
Mika Reyes (verified owner) –
Wow!
Amit Smith (verified owner) –
Highly recommended.
Yael Aguilar (verified owner) –
Worth every penny!
Eleni Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Best decision I ever made!
Layla Malik (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so easy to understand.
Nikolai Mensah (verified owner) –
Incredible.
Amira Johansson (verified owner) –
Yuki Abdullah (verified owner) –
Amihan Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
This course is a must-have!
Ari Fayad (verified owner) –
Amazing.
Amira Kumar (verified owner) –
Super impressed!
Luningning Rosenberg (verified owner) –
10/10, highly recommended.
Neha Singh (verified owner) –
Gary is truly a master at this!
Ioannis Wang (verified owner) –
Kareem Rahman (verified owner) –
Inspiring!
Sipho Adebayo (verified owner) –
Starting my career as a tattoo artist feels real now!
Yael Taylor (verified owner) –
Michael Zulu (verified owner) –
Rahul Chikane (verified owner) –
Sipho Brown (verified owner) –
Already planning my first big tattoo project!
Luca Georgiou (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow!
Manuel Gomez (verified owner) –
Priya Zhang (verified owner) –
My piercing technique is so much cleaner.
Amahle Rahman (verified owner) –
Tala Svensson (verified owner) –
Erik Martinez (verified owner) –
Great experience working on practice skins before real models!
Emiliano Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Really appreciated the detailed explanations during practice.
Mpho Okafor (verified owner) –
I’m taking on real clients now, thanks to this training!
Jose Reddy (verified owner) –
Unbelievable.
Christos Clark (verified owner) –
Clear and straight to the point.
Andres Rodriguez (verified owner) –
So happy I took this course!
Dakota Eze (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to start my career!
Carlos Iyer (verified owner) –
Michael Sharma (verified owner) –
Getting hands-on guidance with lining was exactly what I needed.
Isabella Rahman (verified owner) –
I finally understand proper needle techniques.
Emma Fayad (verified owner) –
Everything finally makes sense now!
Nikolai Castillo (verified owner) –
This training helped me understand hand speed and pressure much better.
Layla Zulu (verified owner) –
The feedback from the instructor gave me so much confidence.
Christos Gupta (verified owner) –
The practical sessions helped me refine my shading techniques.
Lucia Zahra (verified owner) –
Loved this!
Zara Haugland (verified owner) –
The live demos helped me understand needle depth perfectly.
Aiyana Harris (verified owner) –
The instructor’s live corrections improved my technique instantly.
Tamar Aguilar (verified owner) –
Feeling ready to start tattooing professionally after this course!
Omar Vasquez (verified owner) –
Anika Volkov (verified owner) –
Loved the hands-on practice with the tattoo machine!