Tattoo Programs

The basic principles of hygiene and safe working. Organising and preparing the station, avoiding cross-contamination, the correct use of consumables, protection of the artist and the client, and responsible management of the workspace.

The structure and function of the skin, how it reacts during the tattoo and the stages of healing. Factors that affect the final healed result, and the basic signs of skin stress.

An introduction to tattoo machines, the different categories of needles and the basic tattoo supplies. Understanding their characteristics and choosing the right equipment for the application and the intended result.

The basic variables that determine the application of a tattoo: hand speed, machine speed, stroke, depth, angle, pressure and correct stretching of the skin. Understanding how these parameters work together.

Preparing and correctly transferring the stencil, choosing size and position, and adapting the design to the body. Alongside this, the correct posture and positioning of both the artist and the client for greater accuracy, stability and safety.

The principles of creating a tattoo design that works on the body. Scale, direction, composition, legibility, and adapting the design to the natural movement and anatomy of the chosen area.

Conducting a consultation properly, understanding the client's needs and managing their expectations. Informed consent, professional communication, basic documentation and clear aftercare instructions.

The criteria that determine when a student is genuinely ready to move from training to application on a model. Preparation, safety, responsibility and an understanding of their own limits.

Weekly training in drawing and design oriented towards tattoo. Line control, form, volume, light, shadow, contrast and composition, aimed at developing visual perception and gradually building more complete tattoo designs.

Analysis of healed tattoos in order to understand the real quality of an application. Recognising technical errors, skin trauma, colour loss, weak values and the factors that affect healing.

Training in the different approaches to shading, the correct use of grey wash and the creation of controlled transitions. Understanding values as the basic tool for depth, volume and legibility.

A study of texture, detail and contrast in realistic work. Students learn which elements to render, which to simplify, and how to build a strong but balanced result.

The basic and advanced principles of colour theory. Colour relationships, temperature, saturation, value, palette selection and creating colour coherence within a tattoo design.

Assessing an existing tattoo before any intervention. Analysing the shape, values, density and limitations of the old tattoo in order to determine whether it is suitable for a cover-up, a rework or a different approach.

Designing larger and more complex projects. Organising the composition, creating focal points, connecting different elements and adapting the design to the natural anatomy and movement of the body.

Understanding client psychology, communicating properly and managing expectations. Presenting the proposal, setting the price, professional boundaries and building a consistent process from the first consultation through to the completion of the tattoo.

Planning and managing projects that require more than one session. Determining the correct order of application, scheduling the sessions, maintaining the coherence of the design and tracking overall progress.

Selecting, organising and presenting the student's work. Developing a final project and presenting it with a justification of the design, technical and professional decisions taken.

3 months · 24 lessons · 72 hours. The foundations of safety, technique, design and the professional process.

3 months · 24 lessons · 72 hours. The development of technique, aesthetic perception, composition and professional approach.