Accredited Online Tattoo Course
Embark on an enthralling journey into the world of tattoo artistry with our all-encompassing Online 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.
How Can I Learn to Tattoo Online?
You can learn online by following our step-by-step course using silicone practice skins. These synthestic skins allow you to practice techniques safely while gaining hands-on experience from the comfort of your home.
Tattoo Equipment
(Optional Extra)
Start your career off with high qaulity equipment and supplies.
More InfoCHECK OUT THE WORK OF SOME OF OUR STUDENTS
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
It typically takes 2 weeks to get through everything if you put in an hour a day.
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 South Africa, 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 Option
Looking for extra hands on training?
We provide in-person training in the following areas:
- Hillcrest, KZN
- Boksburg, GP
- Pretoria West, GP
- Kuilsriver, WC
- + More Areas
In Person Option
Eleni Sharma (verified owner) –
Wow!
Miriam Abdullah (verified owner) –
This course made me slow down and focus on precision.
Nokomis Lund (verified owner) –
Would recommend to any aspiring tattoo artist!
Maria Lewis (verified owner) –
Game-changer.
Maria Johansson (verified owner) –
Fantastic!
Magnus Goldstein (verified owner) –
Wish I took this course sooner!
Hao Andersen (verified owner) –
Proud of how much I’ve learned.
Lerato Kaplan (verified owner) –
So worth it!
Kiona Garcia (verified owner) –
I finally understand proper needle techniques.
Alexis Tshabalala (verified owner) –
Loved how everything was explained.
Levi Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
My clients are already noticing the difference in my tattoos!
Sipho Olofsson (verified owner) –
I can finally adjust my machine properly!
Olivia Rosenberg (verified owner) –
The videos were crystal clear!
Sophia Hansen (verified owner) –
This is just the beginning for me!
Johann Friedman (verified owner) –
I’ve already started getting more bookings!
Shira Georgiou (verified owner) –
Everything was explained so well.
Hiroshi Moyo (verified owner) –
The video tutorials made everything clear!
Christos Rainwater (verified owner) –
Super informative!
Zanele Whitefeather (verified owner) –
Loved this!
Levi Eze (verified owner) –
Amazing.
Benedicto Walker (verified owner) –
So glad I signed up!
Matteo Das (verified owner) –
Life-changing!
Mei Dubois (verified owner) –
Learning from Gary was an absolute privilege.
Zara King (verified owner) –
Best decision ever.
Isabella Moyo (verified owner) –
I now feel ready to work in a real tattoo studio.
Johann Lewis (verified owner) –
Life-changing experience.
Santiago Ivanov (verified owner) –
Loved every second of it!
Tatiana Smith (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently explain healing processes to clients.
Xiao Anderson (verified owner) –
Broke everything down step by step.
Carlos Sharma (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently choose the right needles for my work.
Angelica Volkov (verified owner) –
Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Zara Clark (verified owner) –
Tattoo aftercare knowledge is so important!
Mei Anderson (verified owner) –
Already planning my first big tattoo project!
Viktor De la Cruz (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so clear.
Omar Abramson (verified owner) –
This training changed my life.
Freya Brown (verified owner) –
I am officially a tattoo artist!
Yael Bianchi (verified owner) –
I wish I found this sooner!
Yusuf Tanaka (verified owner) –
I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know until I took this course.
William Georgiou (verified owner) –
This gave me a huge confidence boost in taking clients.
Charlotte Nielsen (verified owner) –
I finally know how to avoid blowouts!
Diego Fayad (verified owner) –
Best investment I’ve made in myself.
Ari Panganiban (verified owner) –
This course helped me avoid common tattooing mistakes.
Tariro Abdullah (verified owner) –
This course made learning tattooing so easy.
Valentina Weiss (verified owner) –
I’m on the right path now!
Astrid Lund (verified owner) –
The explanations were simple but so effective.
Isabella Rainwater (verified owner) –
My tattoos will never be the same after this course!
Hilda Reyes (verified owner) –
The business tips were just as valuable as the tattoo techniques.
Ioannis Katsaros (verified owner) –
Finally doing what I love!
Yusuf Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Such an eye-opening experience.
William Torres (verified owner) –
My skills improved so much!
Nikolai Katsaros (verified owner) –
My piercing technique is so much cleaner.
Emiliano Ioannidis (verified owner) –
This was so enjoyable!
Lerato Tshabalala (verified owner) –
Now I have the knowledge to run my own shop.
Tariro Weiss (verified owner) –
This course turned my passion into a profession.
Dalisay Rainwater (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to start my career!
Charlotte Georgiou (verified owner) –
Starting my career as a tattoo artist feels real now!
Sophia Johnson (verified owner) –
My tattoos are so much smoother now!
Fatima Santos (verified owner) –
Learned more than I expected!
Sophia Abramson (verified owner) –
Shira Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Neha Darwish (verified owner) –
Best breakdown of tattoo techniques I’ve ever seen!
Yuki Ngubane (verified owner) –
His explanations are clear and detailed.
Noa Georgiou (verified owner) –
A must-have for anyone in this industry.
Soren Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Why didn’t I do this sooner?
Valentina Singh (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to use these skills on real clients!
Ali Fayad (verified owner) –
This gave me a serious confidence boost!
Viktor Adebayo (verified owner) –
Everything finally makes sense now!
Sophia Strongbear (verified owner) –
Would recommend to anyone!
Aiyana Soriano (verified owner) –
I finally feel confident in my work.
Deepak Johansson (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Benedicto Petrov (verified owner) –
Gary really knows his stuff!
Lerato Cohen (verified owner) –
Gary is an amazing teacher!
Liam Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Gary gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.
Katerina Hansen (verified owner) –
This gave me so much confidence!
Nour Yamamoto (verified owner) –
Matteo Fayad (verified owner) –
10/10, highly recommended.
Luca Olofsson (verified owner) –
My tattoos look 100% better now.
Aiyana Johnson (verified owner) –
Loved the hands-on approach!
Johann Anderson (verified owner) –
Game-changer!
Tariro Haugland (verified owner) –
I understand the difference between coil and rotary machines now.
Manuel Moyo (verified owner) –
Amazing experience!
Ingrid Ortega (verified owner) –
Can’t believe how far I’ve come since starting this course.
Luca Petrov (verified owner) –
This training gave me the confidence to start my career.
Sakari Rodriguez (verified owner) –
The hands-on approach really helped me grasp everything.
Manuel Khalil (verified owner) –
Totally worth it!
Astrid Schmidt (verified owner) –
Best decision I ever made!
Nikos Luna (verified owner) –
Proud to call myself a tattoo artist!
Katerina Dubois (verified owner) –
This course gave me a fresh perspective on tattooing.
Luningning Blackhorse (verified owner) –
This took me to the next level.
Yuki Eriksson (verified owner) –
I feel so confident now!
Deepak Nikolaev (verified owner) –
Great for building a strong foundation!
Katerina Eze (verified owner) –
I feel much more confident with needle control.
Lars Ioannidis (verified owner) –
This course truly leveled me up!
Seojun Tshabalala (verified owner) –
Clients are already noticing the difference!
James Eriksson (verified owner) –
Brilliant!
Mei Nightwalker (verified owner) –
The format was easy to follow.
Fernando Brown (verified owner) –
I struggled with linework before, but now I feel so much better.
Benjamin Nassar (verified owner) –
Incredible.
Sakari Mensah (verified owner) –
Viktor Walker (verified owner) –
Way better than I expected!
Zev Tshabalala (verified owner) –
This gave me a head start in my career.
Tariro Kobayashi (verified owner) –
Great mix of theory and practice!
Isabelle Nkosi (verified owner) –
Impressive!
Deepak Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
Exceeded my expectations.
Emma Whitefeather (verified owner) –
I finally mastered shading techniques!
Angelica Katsaros (verified owner) –
I now know how to talk to clients professionally.
Kofi Anderson (verified owner) –
So motivated after this!
Anika Darwish (verified owner) –
Absolutely incredible!
Santiago Abramson (verified owner) –
So excited for what’s next after this training!
Dakota Harris (verified owner) –
His passion for tattooing is inspiring!
Mika Castillo (verified owner) –
Learning proper ink depth changed everything!
Omar Torres (verified owner) –
Best decision ever!
Tamar Chen (verified owner) –
I feel like a real pro now!
Hassan Tanaka (verified owner) –
Freya Cohen (verified owner) –
Super helpful.
James De la Cruz (verified owner) –
This is only the beginning of my tattooing journey!
Maria Choi (verified owner) –
Fantastic course.
Olivia Taylor (verified owner) –
Best instructor ever!
Levi Andersen (verified owner) –
Such a fun and rewarding experience!
Andres Castillo (verified owner) –
Jose Ortega (verified owner) –
My tattooing skills improved massively!
Omar Friedman (verified owner) –
Best course ever!
James Gomez (verified owner) –
Dakota Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
So easy to learn with Gary.
Benedicto Reyes (verified owner) –
I can finally call myself a professional tattoo artist.
Levi Choi (verified owner) –
So proud to be a part of the Skinart family.
Luningning Rossi (verified owner) –
My dream of becoming a tattoo artist is now a reality!
Hadar Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so easy to understand.
Takoda Petrov (verified owner) –
I can’t believe how much I learned.
Fernando Darwish (verified owner) –
Now I actually understand tattoo needle groupings.
Eliyahu Ivanov (verified owner) –
I learned so much from Gary!
Dimitris Singh (verified owner) –
Learning about machine tuning was super useful.
Isabelle Runningwolf (verified owner) –
Gary is an amazing instructor.
Hiroshi Two Rivers (verified owner) –
I went from hobbyist to professional tattoo artist.
Matteo De la Cruz (verified owner) –
This training helped me set up my tattoo business.
Tamar Volkov (verified owner) –
This training gave me the confidence to go pro.
Layla Smith (verified owner) –
I see a HUGE improvement in my work already!
Jose Santos (verified owner) –
This gave me the push I needed to chase my dreams.
Mika Moreau (verified owner) –
Min-Jae Kaplan (verified owner) –
This course made me rethink my entire tattooing approach.
Zev Castillo (verified owner) –
I finally feel ready to work!
Lerato Zhang (verified owner) –
This will help me get more clients!
Sipho Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Jin Sharma (verified owner) –
It covered everything I needed!
Valentina Dimitriadis (verified owner) –
Dreams coming true!
Johann Andersen (verified owner) –
Gary is an incredible teacher!
Sanjay Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this!
Ali Vasquez (verified owner) –
Very detailed and professional.
Magnus Malik (verified owner) –
Well worth the time and money.
Zev Lewis (verified owner) –
Understanding needle angles made my work so much smoother.
Tamar Choi (verified owner) –
Isabelle Taylor (verified owner) –
This course covered everything I needed to know!
Farhan Dubois (verified owner) –
I learned things I never knew before.
Dakota Lopez (verified owner) –
Astrid Eze (verified owner) –
Feeling ready to take my skills to the next level!
Viktor Iyer (verified owner) –
This course made it easy to set up my workstation correctly.
Lerato Liu (verified owner) –
My line work is 10x cleaner after this course.
Fatima Papanikolaou (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to work professionally.
Yusuf Salim (verified owner) –
I used to be afraid of shading, but now it’s my favorite part.
Luningning Runningwolf (verified owner) –
Color packing is so much easier now.
Ali Smith (verified owner) –
Miriam Hansen (verified owner) –
So easy to understand!
Seojun Mensah (verified owner) –
Loved learning shading techniques.
Benjamin Haddad (verified owner) –
Takoda Park (verified owner) –
Now I actually feel like I know what I’m doing!
Dalisay Aguilar (verified owner) –
Yusuf Zhang (verified owner) –
Unbelievable.
Levi Vasquez (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to open my own tattoo studio!
Sophie Ioannidis (verified owner) –
Loved every moment!