Tattoo Course for Beginners
From drawing and design to your first tattoos on real models
Group & Individual Training
6 sessions
+ homework
  • -1-
    Theory + Practice
  • -2-
    Real Model Experience
  • -3-
    Online Drawing Course Included
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About my course
This course is designed for beginners who want to build a solid foundation in tattooing. No previous tattoo experience is required.
We will cover the complete process: equipment, hygiene, tattoo design, placement, working with clients and practical tattooing techniques. You will first practise on artificial skin and later create tattoos on real models under my supervision.
The goal is not simply to show you how to use a tattoo machine, but to help you understand how a professional tattoo artist thinks, prepares, designs and works with clients.
The course is taught in English and a certificate is provided upon completion.
Choose your learning format
Both formats include the complete course programme, practical training and my Online Drawing Course.
  • €2,200 + VAT
    Group Course
    Learn in a small group, exchange experience with other students and go through the complete tattoo course together.
  • €2,500 + VAT
    Individual Course
    A fully personalised 1-to-1 course with me. We can focus more deeply on your drawing skills, tattoo style, technique, portfolio and the areas where you personally need the most improvement.
Course Schedule
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of tattoo artistry!
  • Day 1
    Tattoo Foundations
    • Introduction to professional tattooing
    • Tattoo equipment and machine setup
    • Needles and cartridge configurations
    • Hygiene, safety and workspace preparation
    • Review of your drawings and portfolio
    • Understanding tattoo styles and technical limitations
  • Day 2
    Design & Client Work
    • Designing specifically for tattoos
    • Anatomy, placement and size
    • Preparing and transferring a stencil
    • Composition on the body
    • Client consultation and communication
    • Pricing, bookings and professional workflow
    • Building your portfolio and Instagram presence
  • Day 3-4
    Practice on Artificial Skin
    • Machine control
    • Linework
    • Shading
    • Needle depth and hand speed
    • Practice on artificial skin
    • Individual technique correction
  • Day 5-6
    Real Tattoo Experience
    • Preparation of your own tattoo designs
    • Complete workstation setup
    • Tattooing real models under my supervision
    • Feedback during the entire process
    • Photography and final presentation of the work
  • *The schedule may vary depending on the speed at which the information is absorbed

Online Drawing Course Included

The course doesn't stop when you leave the studio.
Every student also receives access to my 5-week Online Drawing Course, included in the course price.
The programme focuses on the skills that are especially useful for tattoo artists: composition, shapes, contrast, working with references, developing ideas and creating stronger original designs.
You can complete the lessons alongside the tattoo course and continue practising at your own pace.

  • Online

  • Included in the course price

Your Instructor
Andrey Malikov
@dopinguin
I have been working professionally as a tattoo artist for around ten years and have been based in Frankfurt since 2019.
During my career I have worked with clients from Germany and many other countries, developed my own recognisable approach to illustration and tattoo design, and gained extensive experience not only in tattooing but also in client communication, design development and studio work.
I started my own career with professional training, so I know how important the right foundation is at the beginning. In this course I share the practical knowledge I wish I had when I started.
Your Instructor
Andrey Malikov
@dopinguin
I have been working professionally as a tattoo artist for around ten years and have been based in Frankfurt since 2019.
During my career I have worked with clients from Germany and many other countries, developed my own recognisable approach to illustration and tattoo design, and gained extensive experience not only in tattooing but also in client communication, design development and studio work.
I started my own career with professional training, so I know how important the right foundation is at the beginning. In this course I share the practical knowledge I wish I had when I started.
Price
  • Group Course
    €2,200 + 19% VAT
    • 6 course sessions
    • Theory and practical training
    • Practice on artificial skin
    • Tattooing real models under my supervision
    • Personal feedback on your work
    • 5-week Online Drawing Course
    • Certificate of completion

    Schedule:

    The course takes place on pre-arranged dates and times shared by the whole group.

  • Individual Course
    €2,500 + 19% VAT
    • 6 individual course sessions
    • Theory and practical training
    • Practice on artificial skin
    • Tattooing real models under my supervision
    • More detailed personal feedback
    • Course pace adapted to your progress
    • 5-week Online Drawing Course
    • Certificate of completion

    Flexible Schedule:

    We choose the dates and times together, so the course can be organised around your availability and mine.

Both formats follow the same complete course programme. The main difference is that individual training gives you more personal attention and a flexible schedule arranged directly with me.
Apply for the Tattoo Course
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Feel free to contact me
Andrey Malikov
Phone: +49 176 31663969
Email: info@dopinguin.com