2-day Intensive + 4-week Post Training Apprenticeship

Learn to become a fineline tattoo artist in this extensive two day group training and month long apprenticeship. Allowing up to 6 people per training. 

2024 Dates:

November 16-17th: 10am-6pm

December 14-15th: 10am-6pm

2025 Dates:

January 18-19th: 10am-6pm

Training covers:

• Tattoo theory & history.

• Linework, shading & color packing. Navigating tattooing different parts of the body.

• Technology - using Procreate, helpful apps, printers and more.

• Stenciling - proper techniques for all body placements. 

• Machine- in depth coverage of needles, stroke length, speed etc. 

• Thorough product knowledge.

• Proper sanitation and station set up.

• Precare and aftercare. 

• Social media - content and apps.

• AZ requirements- information and awareness of tattoo laws/codes, licensing and insurance. 

• Practicing techniques on fake skin, dummy’s.

• Taking on one model on the last day of the 2-day Intensive.

One month post-training apprenticeship: 

You can schedule times to come in to the studio for the following 4 weeks after training to shadow, watch me tattoo, help set up stations and ask questions. You also get up to two model appointments per week where I help you tattoo on people. 

Starter Kit Includes:

• Training manual

• Framed certificate 

• Flux machine

• Practice skin 

• Practice dummy

• 0603RL needles/cartridges

• Ballpoint pen cartridges

• Ink eeze

• Stencil stuff

• Green soap

• Derma shield wrap

• Black, red and white pigment 

• Alcohol wipes

• Ruler 

• Surgical skin markers

• Razor

• Scissors

• Ink cups

• Grip tape

• Squeeze bottle

• Tweezers 

• and more

Investment:

$3,000 - $500 non-refundable deposit to secure spot and applied to balance. Includes starter kit valued at $1,200. 

Full payment (balance) due at Check-In on the first training day. No payment plans available yet. Cash, Venmo, Zelle or Apple Pay accepted. Credit Cards also accepted with 5% processing fee on top.

*You can opt out of getting the full starter kit for $750 off. You will still receive the training manual and a few other necessary items but you will have to purchase your own flux machine for the training. 

If for whatever reason you have to reschedule your training to a future date, I will hold the deposit for a future training date. 

Seperate items you’ll need to purchase or borrow for the training:

• iPad compatible with Apple pen. 

• Apple pen.

• Black clothes or scrubs to wear to the training (just the 2-day Intensive). 

• Black or white closed toed shoes (tennis shoes most comfortable) to wear to training. 

• You’ll need to purchase the Procreate app ($12.99) - can do on the first day of training. 

Is the training worth it? Why is it so expensive?:

The way I see it is that getting trained to tattoo is like going to college or trade school - its an investment in hopes that you will get a career out of it. It is only worth it if you have plans for what you will do with this training after, and work your hardest to get to your full potential.

Fineline tattooing can be VERY good money, but that all depends on how much effort you put into building your skills, appropriate pricing, social media presence, good communication, and how often you take clients.

You have the potential to make 6 figures a year, if you really work towards it.

Is tattooing right for me? Pros and cons:

Are you wondering if this path is right for, or if you have what it takes? Here is what I have to say about it.

If you are creative, meticulous, artsy, alternative, communicative, and hard working then tattooing might be a good option for you!

Tattooing takes time and repetition to build your skill set and to get comfortable. It can also be very nerve racking to tattoo permanently onto someone. You have to be the type of person who is dedicated to getting through the first few months of discomfort and put in the hard work to build your skills.

Being able to draw is a plus, but you can always learn to draw as you go.

It’s also important to have good eye sight or corrective lenses and a steady hand. Your hand muscles will build over time so its okay if you haven’t gotten the hang of it right away. If you have bad eyesight then I recommend going to get your eyes checked before the training.

Tattooing is hard on the body. Your back, neck, and hands can get very sore - especially after a full day of working. We spend a lot of time hunched over and in funky positions to be able to tattoo all parts of the body. Time management, massages and chiropractic can help with this but if you already have problems with those areas of the body then this isn’t the best career for you.

Another aspect that people don’t think about as much is energy and communication skills. With tattooing, you are meeting so many new people all of the time. Sometimes several new people a day. You will have people wanting to tell you their whole life story or describe the deep meanings of their tattoos. Good communication, bedside manner and professionalism is crucial for this role. It is important to recognize that this can be emotionally exhausting as well as rewarding.

Any other questions? Text 480-490-5198 or DM @nicolestinytattoos on Instagram with any questions or to set up a tour!

You can reserve your spot with the deposit on my website: sunnystudiogilbertaz.com/book.

Scroll all the way down to Fineline Tattoo Training then select the starting date that you would like.