3-Day Tattoo Training Intensive

Build the Foundations of a Professional Tattoo Career

Every accomplished tattoo artist started exactly where you are now.

With curiosity.
With ambition.
And with the willingness to learn.

Our 3-Day Tattoo Training Intensive has been carefully designed to give aspiring tattoo artists a structured introduction to the craft. Whether you're exploring a new career, beginning your tattooing journey or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this immersive course will provide the practical skills, technical understanding and confidence needed to take your first steps.

At Monumental Tattoo Academy, we don't believe in shortcuts.

We believe in building strong foundations.

Learn from Professional Tattoo Artists

Every course is taught by experienced tattoo artists who continue to tattoo clients throughout the week and teach because they are passionate about sharing their knowledge with the next generation of artists.

Over three intensive days, you'll learn the essential principles, techniques and professional standards that every tattoo artist needs to understand before progressing further.

Our teaching is honest, practical and focused on helping you develop the right habits from the very beginning.

A Practical, Hands-On Experience

From your very first day, you'll begin learning how to confidently handle and use a professional tattoo machine while working on ultra-realistic practice skin.

Every practical session is supported by demonstrations, theory and individual feedback, allowing you to understand not only how to perform each technique, but why it matters.

What You'll Learn

During the course you'll cover:

• Level 2 Infection Control (VTQ Certification)
• Professional health, safety and hygiene
• Tattoo laws, licensing and industry requirements
• Tattoo theory and skin fundamentals
• Equipment, products and machine set-up
• Tattoo design and stencil preparation
• Preparing clients professionally
• Linework
• Shading
• Blending
• Colour packing
• Texture
• Dotwork and stipple shading
• Professional workflow and troubleshooting
• Business guidance for aspiring tattoo artists
• Live demonstrations and individual feedback
• Plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout the course

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Complete beginners.
• Apprentices wanting structured training.
• Artists looking to strengthen their core tattooing knowledge.

No previous tattooing experience is required.

What's Included?

Everything you need for the course is provided, including:

• Professional tattoo machine (for use during training)
• Ultra-realistic practice skins
• Needles and inks
• All required equipment and consumables
• Level 2 Infection Control (VTQ)
• Certificate of Completion

Course Schedule

Day One: 10:00am – 5:30pm

Day Two: 9:45am – 5:30pm

Day Three: 10:30am – 4:00pm

Please note that finishing times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the day's progress.

Our Promise to You

Tattooing is a craft that takes time to master.

No reputable academy can turn someone into a fully qualified tattoo artist in three days—and we won't pretend otherwise.

What we will do is provide you with the strongest possible foundation, teach you the correct techniques from the very beginning, and help you avoid many of the mistakes that aspiring artists commonly make.

Your progress after the course will depend on your commitment to practising, developing your drawing skills and applying what you've learned with patience and consistency.

We'll show you the right way.

The rest of the journey is yours.

Start Your Journey

If you're ready to invest in yourself, challenge your creativity and begin learning from professional tattoo artists who genuinely care about your progress, we'd love to welcome you to Monumental Tattoo Academy.

Every successful tattoo artist began with a single step.

This could be yours.