Your tattoo journey starts here

• Lesson 1 – Hygiene & Safety Foundations

  You will learn the GGD hygiene regulations, needle safety, and proper procedures in case of accidental needle injury. We will also cover approved inks and how to correctly complete client consent forms.

• Lesson 2 – Drawing & Workstation Setup

  This lesson focuses on drawing fundamentals, line tracing, and learning how to correctly set up a professional tattoo workstation.

• Lesson 3 – Synthetic Skin Practice (Line Work)

  You will begin practicing line work on synthetic skin, developing control, consistency, and confidence with the machine.

• Lesson 4 – Synthetic Skin Practice (Shading, Texture & Color)

  We move into shading, texturing, and color techniques. This lesson can be personalized based on each student’s artistic style and interests.

• Lesson 5 – Assisting & Observation

  You will assist and observe a full tattoo appointment performed by the instructor (Antonia). This includes preparing stencils, maintaining hygiene standards, and understanding the complete tattooing process from start to finish.

• Lesson 6 – Tattooing on a Model (Supervised)

  This is your time to shine. You will tattoo a model under full supervision, applying everything you’ve learned in a safe and controlled environment.

• Lesson 7 – Being a Tattoo Artist Today

  Tattooing today goes beyond technical skills. This lesson focuses on personal branding, social media marketing, and how to work as a self-employed tattoo artist in the Netherlands.

• Lesson 8 – Evaluation & Certification

  In the final lesson, we will evaluate your knowledge of health and safety practices, assess tattoo healing, review your progress, and provide general feedback. You will receive your certificate of completion.

Important Note About the Course Outcome

After completing the Contemporary Tattooing Basic Education Course, you will have the essential foundation to begin your journey as a tattoo artist. However, you will still be considered a beginner. Most tattoo studios require additional experience before collaborating with junior artists. Completing this course does not guarantee immediate employment in a tattoo shop.

Supervised Tattoo Sessions – The Next Step

To bridge the gap between beginner training and professional readiness, supervised tattoo sessions are highly recommended. These sessions take place after completing the basic course and allow you to continue tattooing real models under professional supervision.

You can choose between 3, 5, or 10 supervised sessions. By completing these sessions, your portfolio will already include a minimum of 4 healed tattoos on models, which is often a key requirement for studios when considering junior artists.

Supervised sessions significantly accelerate skill development, build confidence, and make it easier to start attracting your own clients and applying to tattoo shops.