🎨 ABOUT THE COURSE

A 14-day intensive beginner tattoo training program designed by El Hongo Tattoos, Varanasi, taught by two professional tattoo artists.

Perfect for absolute beginners who want to kickstart their tattooing journey with hands on guidance, real world learning, and a clear path to becoming a professional tattoo artist.

⏱ COURSE DURATION

• 14 Days

• 2 Hours Daily

• Fully Practical + Theory

🎓 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Step-by-step tattooing from fundamentals to complete tattoo execution:

• Hygiene & studio setup

• Machine handling

• Stencil making

• Lining

• Shading

• Color packing

• Practice on artificial skin

• Tattooing on a live model (supervised)

• Aftercare process

• Client interaction

• Portfolio building

👨‍🏫 MENTORSHIP

This program is taught by two experienced tattoo artists, each handling 7 days:

• Mentor A — Days 1 to 7

Foundation building, technical basics, machine setup, and core exercises.

• Mentor B — Days 8 to 14

Advanced practical work, shading, color techniques, and final supervised tattoo.

🎖 CERTIFICATION

At the end of 14 days, students receive:

✔ Official Certificate by El Hongo Tattoos, Varanasi

Also offered:

📚 3-Month Tattoo Diploma Course

• Detailed training

• More advanced techniques

• Real studio internship

🎓 6-Month Professional Tattoo Course

• Full professional skill development

• Intensive studio internship

• Portfolio completion

• Client handling training

🎁 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Lifetime mentor support

• Studio-level hands-on learning

• Discount on tattoo kits & supplies

• Real-client observation sessions

• Career guidance

🗓 14-DAY BEGINNER TATTOO COURSE CURRICULUM

Each class: 2 hours

MENTOR A – Days 1 to 7 (Foundational Skills)

DAY 1 — Introduction to Tattooing

• Understanding tattoo industry

• Types of tattoo styles

• Tattoo equipment overview

• Studio hygiene & safety protocols

• Handling biohazards

• Opening a workstation

DAY 2 — Tattoo Machines & Needles

• Coil vs. rotary machines

• Needle types (liners, shaders, mags)

• Needle configs & their purpose

• Machine assembly & voltage settings

• Practice: holding the machine & stroke control

DAY 3 — Basic Drawing for Tattooing

• Line confidence drills

• Basic shapes and patterns

• Tattoo-friendly drawing style

• Practicing on paper

• Understanding stencil-ready artwork

DAY 4 — Stencil Making

• How to convert art into stencils

• Using stencil paper

• Skin preparation

• Placement techniques

• Practice: Applying stencils on dummy skin

DAY 5 — Lining Techniques

• Machine grip and motion

• Depth control

• Stretching the skin

• Line speed exercises on fake skin

• Practicing straight and curved lines

DAY 6 — Understanding Tattoo Inks & Skin

• Black inks vs grey wash

• Color inks overview

• Skin layers & pigment deposition

• Do’s & don’ts of lining and shading

• Practice: Simple line-art tattoo on artificial skin

DAY 7 — Basic Shapes & Line Art Tattoo Completion

• Completing a simple line-art tattoo

• Maintaining consistent lines

• Reviewing mistakes

• Q&A + feedback session

MENTOR B – Days 8 to 14 (Advanced Techniques)

DAY 8 — Introduction to Shading

• Types of shading (whip, pepper, circular)

• Grey wash preparation

• Shading drills on fake skin

• Light source concept

DAY 9 — Color Theory & Packing

• Color wheel basics

• How to pack color solidly

• Layering colors

• Small color exercises on fake skin

DAY 10 — Practice Tattoo (Shading + Color)

• Simple shaded tattoo on artificial skin

• Adding highlights

• Smooth gradient practice

DAY 11 — Tattoo Composition

• Building small tattoo designs

• Balancing elements

• Stencil creation for final tattoo

• Preparing for live model work

DAY 12 — Live Tattoo Preparation (Supervised)

• Sanitizing workstation

• Client skin preparation

• Final stencil application on model

• Machine setup for real skin

DAY 13 — Live Tattoo Execution (Supervised)

• Students perform their first tattoo on a volunteer/model

• Mentors guiding every step

• Lining → shading → finishing workflow

• Final polishing and clean-up

DAY 14 — Aftercare & Professional Guidance

• Aftercare instructions

• Tattoo healing timeline

• Pricing tattoos

• Building a portfolio

• Career paths & next-level courses

• Certificate distribution ceremony 🎓