Contemporary Tattooing  

A modern, art-driven tattoo course for aspiring artists who want to start their professional journey with a strong technical foundation and full hygiene compliance. This course will guide you through all the important steps you need to take in order to become a professional tattoo artist.

  • Cost: € 1.299, additionally you can purchase supervised sessions.

  • Group Size: Only 4 people per group, ensuring you receive personalized support .

  • Course duration: 8 lessons, each lesson will take about 2.5 h.

  • Materials Included: Tattoo machine, needles, synthetic skin, hygiene products, ink, and a sketchbook for taking notes and drawings.

  • Language: The lessons are conducted in English.

First phase - Basic Education

• Small group sessions in a professional tattoo studio.

• Individual feedback and guided practice.

• Learn from Antonia's experience and creative process.

• Practical and theoretical training aligned with GGD standards.

Course Highlights

  • Lesson 1: GGD hygiene, needle safety, and ink setup

  • Lesson 2: Drawing and line tracing & stencil placement, station set ups,

  • Lesson 3: Fake skin practice (line work)

  • Lesson 4: Fake skin practice (shading/texturing/color)

  • Lesson 5: Assist and observe Antonia tattooing

  • Lesson 6: Fake skin practice (preparation before tattooing on model)

  • Lesson 7: Tattoo practice on model (with supervision)

  • Lesson 8: Personal branding, social media marketing, becoming self-employed tattoo artist in the Netherlands, feedback and certificate.

Weekly Breakdown

Learning Outcomes

  • How to work safely and professionally in a tattoo studio.

  • Tattooing real models (under supervision)

  • Portfolio development & healed tattoo evaluation

  • Social media & business branding & how to open your own business

  • Certificate of Completion in Basic Tattoo Education

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Second phase - supervised sessions

  • Supervised model practice to start build a tattoo portfolio, while receiving personalized feedback

  • Opportunity to practice in a professional tattoo environment alongside talented artists and chance to become a regular guest artist in our shop!

  • 1:1 supervised sessions

  • Possibility to purchase 3, 5 or 10 practice sessions once completing the beginner tattoo course

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  • “Antonia created a comfortable environment where it was easy to ask questions and fun to learn. She gave guidance but also encouraged independence. I highly recommend her course!”

    — Jiny, junior tattoo artist

  • ” Loved doing this tattoo course with Antonia. She’s super clear, patient and makes you actually get hands-on from the start. Practicing on fake skin and eventually tattooing someone was such a cool experience. Her passion for tattooing is contagious, it might have unlocked a new career path for me”

    — Iris, Graphic Designer/Content Creator

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

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  • Yes, you will already have basic knowledge after completing the course, but you will still need a lot of practice. At this point you will have the foundational skills but will need more practice and perhaps additional training in various techniques to fully develop. This is why it would be adviced to continue with the 1:1 supervised sessions.

  • No, the course is designed to accommodate beginners and provide you with the foundational skills you need to start tattooing.

  • The lessons are twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00 and they take approximately 2.5h. Attendance is crucial for building hands-on experience, and each class builds on towards the next one.

  • The course group is limited to 3-4 students. This allows for more personalized guidance through out each lesson.

  • No, we’ve got you covered! All necessary tools and materials including tattoo machine and needles will be provided during the course.
     

  • The lessons will only be held in English.

  • Taking pictures or filming isn’t allowed during the lessons. However, you will receive all necessary workshop materials after your lesson, so there’s no need to film or take extensive notes.

  • Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate recognizing your achievement.
     

  • No, but after completing the standard course it might still be hard for you to find a tattoo shop that is willing to take you in without a strong portfolio and real tattoo practice. The supervised sessions will help you build the extra practice, experience how to work in a tattoo studio, alongside other tattoo artists, all under Antonia’s guidance.

  • This sessions will help you build more skills and practice. Once a portfolio of 5-10 tattoos is created, it is much easier to find a tattoo shop to work with, or even work as a guest artist at Casse-Cou Club (based on availability).

  • the use of the studio and all consumables, including ink and tattoo machine. Needle cartridges are NOT included.

Cancellation Policy

Contemporary Tattooing Course Cancellation: The €299 deposit is non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances, the deposit may be transferred to a future course date, subject to availability and at the instructor’s discretion. If the remaining balance is not paid before the course begins, the booking will be cancelled and the deposit forfeited. Purchase of the additional supervised sessions is final and cancellation is not possible. By paying the deposit, the student agrees to the payment and cancellation terms outlined above.
 

Individual Class Absences: If you miss an individual class due to illness or other reasons, please understand that rescheduling is not possible due to the group-based format of the course. However, we will provide you with all the lesson materials and resources to help you stay on track with the curriculum. For the 1:1 supervised sessions, rescheduling is possible.

By enrolling, you acknowledge and accept these terms. Thank you for your understanding. I look forward to help you on your journey to becoming a tattoo artist!