PTA Tattoo Courses - Learn How to Tattoo

Course fees are based on a professional tattoo artist's potential earnings. There is no standard charge for carrying out tattoo work.

Hourly rates in Europe and the USA are higher than those in the UK as there is more competition here. For example, in the UK hourly charges start from £15, whereas top pros in the USA charge up to $350 per hour.

The Professional Tattoo Academy (UK) is pleased to announce that there will be
no price increase to fees for its tattoo and body-piercing courses in 2010.

Two Week Professional Tattoo Course

In the first week of this tattoo course students will learn all about setting up a tattooist's workstation, tattoo machine mechanics and hygiene procedures. There will also be a particular emphasis on tattoo drawing skills and drawing practice. The latter part of the week is spent learning how to tattoo on skin substitute.

This is followed by a hands-on practical-orientated second week where students will advance to actually tattooing either themselves or each other, or even an adult 'model' if they have someone suitable to bring along.

Talks are given on how to go about setting up a professional tattoo studio, finding the best location for a tattoo studio and all legal matters relating to running a tattoo business.

Expert advice is given on successfully running and maintaining a tattoo business, as well as how to work at tattoo expos and details are provided about all the best suppliers of tattoo equipment.

The price of this course includes the cost of a tattoo starter kit (excluding autoclave and ultrasonic cleaner).

Course fee: £2500.00 including starter kit, or £2250.00 excluding starter kit.

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2010 Course Dates

FROM	TO	AVAILABILITY
January 25th	February 5th	Completed
February 22nd	March 5th	Fully Booked
March 22nd	April 2nd	Fully Booked
April 19th *	April 30th	Fully Booked
July 19th	July 30th	2 places available
September 6th	September 17th	3 places available
October 11th	October 22nd	3 places available
November 29th	December 10th	3 places available

* Extra course added due to popular demand

N.B. Although the Two Week Professional Tattoo Course span across a weekend,
there are no lessons on Saturdays and Sundays.

Advanced Tattoo Course - new for 2010

This course has been designed for people who already have a basic knowledge of tattooing, but would like to learn more advanced techniques of shading and colouring.

It is particularly suited to tattooists who have come back to the trade, who have the basic knowledge of tattoo studio hygiene and tattoo machine maintenance.

The course is also ideal for students who have completed the PTA Two Week Professional Tattoo Course, who wish to hone their tattooing skills to the next level, for example in the techniques of grey-shading and use of bright colours.

There are no specific dates for the Advanced Tattoo Course, as each course is tailored to suit individual needs and will be carried out on a one-to-one basis. Please phone to discuss your requirements.

Course fee: £275.00 per day.

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