Tattoo Basics for Beginners (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Online, USA
Course
DURATION
4 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Key Summary
About: This free Alison course introduces tattooing basics for beginners, covering tattoo machines, needle types, workshop equipment and client handling. It provides 3-4 Hours of learning, CPD accreditation, a final assessment and Alison certificates. You can enroll and study at no cost without registration fees; to graduate you must score 80% or higher on assessments.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can become a Tattoo Artist creating custom body art or a Microblading Artist producing cosmetic eyebrow work. Skills also transfer to creative roles such as Concept Artist or Artist, where drawing, design and client collaboration support careers in visual arts and design.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn tattoo artistry from scratch. Explore basic tattooing machines and different needles including their various uses. We will discuss the equipment a tattoo artist needs in their workshop for expert tattooing services as well as how to handle clients. Sign up for this introductory tattoo course today - no registration or subscription fees!
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 3-4 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Alison Certificates
All Alison courses are free to enrol study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison Diploma is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers
- Include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill & achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 3 types of Diplomas for completed Diploma courses:
- Digital Diploma: a downloadable Diploma in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- Diploma: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma, posted to you with free shipping.
- Framed Diploma: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma in a stylish frame, posted to you with free shipping.
This free online course is specially designed for people interested in tattooing, art and design. It deals with the basics of tattooing and it is good for people who want to learn to tattoo from scratch. It covers basic tattooing machines and needles and their uses as well as how a tattoo artist handles his or her clients. We will practice tattooing on oranges and bananas because you do not need expensive tattoo kits before you start tattooing. This course will explain professional equipment and machines, and cheap machines. Tattoo designing, handbook tattoos and how to rebuild tattoo guns are also covered at a beginner level.
Next, we will discuss the equipment a tattoo artist needs in his or her workshop before they can start tattooing. A good start can be tricky if you lack knowledge of the best tattoo equipment for beginners. A tattoo machine is a hand-held device generally used to create a tattoo. The machine used in this course is a coil machine, which runs through a magnetic field. You will also need a needle as they are the most useful instruments to draw lines and shades for tattoos. Tattoo needle types include liners, shaders and magnums. Selecting the right needle is the difficult part of the process and can be confusing for beginners who are not familiar with each type of needle and its uses. You will also see why the ink used for tattooing is mostly outlining ink. The most important thing is that you use good colour because the colour is what is being implanted into people’s bodies. Learn about the functions and importance of grips and tubes for a tattoo artist. For the purpose of this course, we will use metal tips but you will learn how to use different tattoo equipment by taking this course.
This course answers questions on how to prevent cross-contamination, the use of gloves and other protective equipment, and how to disinfect surfaces. One of the most important points in cross-contamination is to understand basic hygiene standards because you will not want to contaminate one person with another person, which can happen when you tattoo more than one person with the same machine and needle. You will learn why you should use latex gloves and disinfectant to wipe surfaces when tattooing. Finally, we will discuss how to set up an efficient workspace. Learn why tables are important for a workspace, especially small tables that can be moved around. Study how you can wrap the full bench and the sides when tattooing someone as a form of hygiene to prevent contamination. This course is for beginner tattoo artists and anyone interested in becoming a tattoo artist. By the end of this course, you will have a basic understanding of how to set up a tattoo workspace. Sign up for this course today and begin your next learning journey!
Module 1
Tattoo Basic Equipment
In this module, you will learn about the basic equipment a tattoo artist needs for the tattoo workspace. Learn about the products you will need to disinfect the equipment to prevent contamination as well as the types of needles you need for drawing and shading.
Module 2
Tattoo Design and Placement
In this module, you will learn about how to choose your motive with your skill level and the two ways of making a stencil. Learn the importance of knowing your client and building a nice relationship with them as well as why you should be sober as a tattoo artist.
Module 3
Tattoo Basics
In this module, you will learn some basic concepts in tattoo artistry. Get to discuss the importance of keeping the ink very close to you and why you should start with black ink. Learn also how to practice fillings by making small rotations.
Module 4
Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain the basics of tattooing.
- List the equipment a tattoo artist needs for tattooing.
- Set up an effective tattooing workspace.
- Explain why it is necessary to know your client and build a good relationship with them.
- Discuss some advanced tips for making a stencil.
- Discuss why a tattoo artist should not fill the skin more than once.
- State the precautions a tattoo artist must follow before tattooing a real client.
- Discuss the different pricing strategies of a tattoo artist.
Complete This CPD Accredited Course & Get Your Certificate!
Certify Your Skills
A CPD-accredited Alison Diploma/Certificate certifies the skills you’ve learned.
Stand Out From The Crowd
Add your Alison Certification to your resume and stay ahead of the competition.
Advance in Your Career
Share your Alison Certification with potential employers to show off your skills and capabilities.
As we are an online platform, we do not offer degrees or scholarships.
Tattoo Artist
Tattoo Artists work with their intellect, emotions and hands to bring to life powerful and magical images that decorate the client’s body and communicate with the world.
Concept Artist
It can be a long road from conception to completion. Without the original ideas of a Concept Artist to kick-start a creative project, this particular “journey of a thousand miles” can neither begin, continue effortlessly, nor be completed successfully.
Artist
Art speaks where words are unable to, which is why Artists have long been admired for their ability to convey information, communicate an idea, represent an experience, or produce something fresh from their imagination.
Microblading Artist
Their ability to create a unique eyebrow shape, look, and feel that enhances the client’s face and personality in an attractive yet undetectable manner is why talented Microblading Artists are in demand worldwide.