07/10/2026
I’ve thought long and hard about this, and I’ve also taken advice from my peers and colleagues.
I’ve decided to offer a course to help people who genuinely want to become tattoo artists and are looking for the right place to start.
FIRST — and most importantly — this course will NOT “qualify” you as a tattoo artist. There is no qualification that suddenly makes somebody a competent tattooist after a few days or weeks.
Tattooing is a skill that takes time, practice, guidance and experience to develop.
This course is designed to be a starting point — not a shortcut.
My aim is to give complete beginners access to something that can be incredibly difficult to find: a professional studio environment, proper equipment, structured learning, practice skins and, most importantly, an experienced tattoo artist they can actually learn from and ask questions.
During the 5-day intensive week, we’ll cover the foundations of tattooing, including hygiene and safe working practices, equipment, machines, needles, inks, stencil work, setup and breakdown, basic tattoo techniques, working on practice skin, studio workflow and much more. You’ll also be able to observe me tattooing real clients and see how the entire process works in a professional studio.
After that week, you’ll have a further 5 weeks of support while you go away, practise and start developing your skills and portfolio. I’ll be available to answer questions and help guide you during that time.
But your learning shouldn’t stop after those six weeks.
I strongly recommend that this course is used before, or alongside, a longer-term mentorship or apprenticeship with an experienced tattoo artist. You will still need to put in the hours, practise consistently, build a strong portfolio and continue learning under experienced guidance before you should consider working independently on clients.
I’m not interested in selling the idea that you can become a tattoo artist in five days. You can’t.
What I can offer is a solid foundation, real studio experience, honest guidance and a much stronger starting point than trying to figure everything out alone from TikTok, YouTube or trial and error.
I want this to be for people who are serious about learning the craft properly and understand that becoming a good tattoo artist is a journey.
The first courses will run:
25–29 January 2027
10–14 May 2027
There are only 5 spaces per week, allowing me to keep the groups small and give everyone plenty of individual attention.
£800 for the full 6 weeks — 5 intensive studio days + 5 weeks of continued support.
All the additional information, including payment options and what’s supplied, is in the image below.
If you’re genuinely considering tattooing as a career and want to know whether the course would be suitable for you, drop me a message. 🖤
Learn. Practice. Grow.
