From Passion to Profession

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Unlock Your Tattooing Potential:

Become a Qualified Tattoo Artist with Hands-On Training!

Get All the Gear You Need to Kickstart Your Tattoo Career — On Us —

This course includes:

  • Sterilisation and Infectious Disease Control

  • Health & Safety

  • Tattoo Infection Control certificate upon completion of an online exam

  • Setting up and breakdown of workstation & equipment, and maintenance of all tattoo equipment

  • Stencilling – creating and applying stencils

  • Ink and Needle selections

  • We will teach you tattooing techniques in outlining, black and grey shading, colour shading, cover ups & re-works, photo realism, and much more

  • Portfolio preparation

  • Constant mentoring and support throughout the course

  • Drawing skills, specifically tailored for our industry, ranging from beginners to advanced artwork

  • Shop etiquette and front of house duties, including customer service, pricing, and bookings

  • Health department requirements for licensing yourself as a tattoo artist

  • First aid and tattoo aftercare

  • - Introduction to Tattooing & Basic Techniques.

  • - Tattoo Techniques, Shading and colour.

  • - Designing, Stencilling, and Creating a Full Tattoo.

    - Course Wrap-Up & Certification!

  • Tattooing!

    - Students will spend the entire day focusing on hands-on tattooing.

Minimum Age: 18

No experience required

Course duration: 4 days

Start Times 12pm - 6:30pm

Cost - £1,495.00

AND It all began…

Ready to start your tattoo journey?

This 4-day beginner tattoo course is designed for anyone passionate about learning the craft, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills. Over the course of four days, you’ll gain hands-on experience with everything from tattoo tools to techniques, while also learning essential principles of hygiene and safety.

We’ll cover the basics, teach you how to control the tattoo machine, and guide you through mastering line work, shading, and colour. As the course progresses, you'll gain more confidence in your abilities, refining your technique and learning how to bring your tattoo designs to life.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to design and execute your own tattoos. You’ll also walk away with a qualification, essential gear, and the knowledge to continue growing and developing as a tattoo artist.

The Location

Notorious Ink is located in the heart of Coulsdon, South London, with excellent transport links and direct access from Gatwick Airport, Brighton, and central London, making it easy to access from anywhere in the city or beyond. Whether you're coming from near or far, our studio is conveniently situated to welcome you!


 

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