INTRO:   6 Month Tattooing Apprenticeship Porgram
			  	   By the time the trainee finsihes this program, he/she shall have all the 
				   basic skills needed for an entry level position as a tattoo artist.

			STEP 1:   Needle Making - Time Frame: 2 weeks
			  	   Trainee shall learn to make various needles for all applications which 
				   he/she will apply to client's skin.

			STEP 2:   Machine Operation - Time Frame: 2 weeks
			  	   Trainee shall learn all aspects of a tattoo machine.  From tearing down 
				   to building.  Also which techniques to use on various skin applications.

			STEP 3:   Equipment & Operation - Time Frame: 1 week
			  	   Trainee shall learn to operate all shop equipment needed to conduct  
				   business.

			STEP 4:   Sterilization & Blood Born Pathogens - Time Frame: all through course
			  	   Trainee shall learn all about contamination and disease control. He/She  
				   shall learn to operate an autoclave, ultrasonic clearner, how to fill paper work,
				   log sheets and sporetest applications.  And day to day shop cleanliness.

			STEP 5:   Drawing & Flash Art - Time Frame: 2 weeks
			  	   Trainee shall learn to do basic drawings and flash layout.  Also stencil making  
				   and line drawings.

			STEP 6:   Outling a Tattoo - Time Frame: 1 month
			  	   Trainee shall learn the most important aspect of tattooing, outling.  
				   Bold, New School, Old School, Fineline, ect.

			STEP 7:   Shading - Time Frame: 1 month
			  	   Trainee shall learn basic shading techniques to advance black & grey wash.  
				  
			STEP 8:   Color & Coverups - Time Frame: 1 month
			  	   Trainee shall learn various techniques to color & blend.  How to cover & rework  
				   an old tattoo.  Shall also learn which inks to use on various applications.

			STEP 9:   ShopCustomer Service - Time Frame: 1 week
			  	   Trainee shall learn how to sell a tattoo, pricing and greeting clients.  

For Pricing on the Tattooing Apprenticeship Program
Please call Walt at (727) 446-7632.