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 Extra)
Start your career off with high qaulity equipment and supplies.
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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
In Person Training Locations

We provide in-person training in the following areas:
- Cambridge, NZ
- Auckland, NZ
- Wellington, NZ
- Christchurch, NZ
- + More Areas
If you are unable to attend in person training we do have a completely online training option also.
Online Option
Anika Volkov (verified owner) –
Loved the hands-on practice with the tattoo machine!
Omar Vasquez (verified owner) –
Tamar Aguilar (verified owner) –
Feeling ready to start tattooing professionally after this course!
Aiyana Harris (verified owner) –
The instructor’s live corrections improved my technique instantly.
Zara Haugland (verified owner) –
The live demos helped me understand needle depth perfectly.
Lucia Zahra (verified owner) –
Loved this!
Christos Gupta (verified owner) –
The practical sessions helped me refine my shading techniques.
Layla Zulu (verified owner) –
The feedback from the instructor gave me so much confidence.
Nikolai Castillo (verified owner) –
This training helped me understand hand speed and pressure much better.
Emma Fayad (verified owner) –
Everything finally makes sense now!
Isabella Rahman (verified owner) –
I finally understand proper needle techniques.
Michael Sharma (verified owner) –
Getting hands-on guidance with lining was exactly what I needed.
Carlos Iyer (verified owner) –
Dakota Eze (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to start my career!
Andres Rodriguez (verified owner) –
So happy I took this course!
Christos Clark (verified owner) –
Clear and straight to the point.
Jose Reddy (verified owner) –
Unbelievable.
Mpho Okafor (verified owner) –
I’m taking on real clients now, thanks to this training!
Emiliano Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Really appreciated the detailed explanations during practice.
Erik Martinez (verified owner) –
Great experience working on practice skins before real models!
Tala Svensson (verified owner) –
Amahle Rahman (verified owner) –
Priya Zhang (verified owner) –
My piercing technique is so much cleaner.
Manuel Gomez (verified owner) –
Luca Georgiou (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow!
Sipho Brown (verified owner) –
Already planning my first big tattoo project!
Rahul Chikane (verified owner) –
Michael Zulu (verified owner) –
Yael Taylor (verified owner) –
Sipho Adebayo (verified owner) –
Starting my career as a tattoo artist feels real now!
Kareem Rahman (verified owner) –
Inspiring!
Ioannis Wang (verified owner) –
Neha Singh (verified owner) –
Gary is truly a master at this!
Luningning Rosenberg (verified owner) –
10/10, highly recommended.
Amira Kumar (verified owner) –
Super impressed!
Ari Fayad (verified owner) –
Amazing.
Amihan Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
This course is a must-have!
Yuki Abdullah (verified owner) –
Amira Johansson (verified owner) –
Nikolai Mensah (verified owner) –
Incredible.
Layla Malik (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so easy to understand.
Eleni Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Best decision I ever made!
Yael Aguilar (verified owner) –
Worth every penny!
Amit Smith (verified owner) –
Highly recommended.
Mika Reyes (verified owner) –
Wow!
Farhan Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Great course.
Min-Jae Haugland (verified owner) –
The video tutorials made everything clear!
Alexis Navarro (verified owner) –
Broke everything down step by step.
Isabella Li (verified owner) –
I can finally adjust my machine properly!
Mika Martinez (verified owner) –
I finally feel ready to work!
Nour Two Rivers (verified owner) –
Proud to call myself a tattoo artist!
Michael Wang (verified owner) –
Sophia Lewis (verified owner) –
Game-changer!
Lerato Castillo (verified owner) –
Fantastic training!
Leon Goldstein (verified owner) –
My healed tattoos look so much better now!
Deepak Strongbear (verified owner) –
It’s never too late to start something new!
Christos Navarro (verified owner) –
Tayanita Abdullah (verified owner) –
Fernando Castillo (verified owner) –
Cheyenne Nikolaev (verified owner) –
My tattoos are so much smoother now!
Shira Petrov (verified owner) –
Learned more than I expected!
Eleni Andersen (verified owner) –
Mei De la Cruz (verified owner) –
The tattoo machine section was super informative!
Anika Reddy (verified owner) –
Life-changing experience.
Omar Fayad (verified owner) –
This course turned my passion into a profession.
Angelica Iyer (verified owner) –
This is only the beginning of my tattooing journey!
Hadar Ortega (verified owner) –
It covered everything I needed!
Dalisay Ortega (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be happier!
Kareem Anderson (verified owner) –
Dakota Haugland (verified owner) –
This course really helped me with precision and detail.
Cheyenne Aguilar (verified owner) –
So motivated after this!
Farhan Vasquez (verified owner) –
Understanding skin types has helped me a lot with ink retention.
Mei Yamamoto (verified owner) –
I can’t believe how much I learned.
Dakota Nikolaev (verified owner) –
I understand the difference between coil and rotary machines now.
Amira Petrov (verified owner) –
Astrid Horowitz (verified owner) –
Omar Andersen (verified owner) –
The best training ever!
Freya Papanikolaou (verified owner) –
So much fun!
Hassan Malik (verified owner) –
Proud of how much I’ve learned.
Kiona Berg (verified owner) –
Jose Lund (verified owner) –
Zanele Moreau (verified owner) –
Yael Lopez (verified owner) –
Gary gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.
Mei Lewis (verified owner) –
Finally got rid of those shaky lines thanks to this course!
Christos Chikane (verified owner) –
No regrets.
Aiyana Walker (verified owner) –