Advanced Tattoo Education both online and in person

How it Works

I will review your portfolio and discuss weaknesses and strengths to pinpoint what aspects of tattooing we should focus on. From 9 to 3 at Ship Shape Tattoo, we will work on those key points to push and progress your tattoos. Starting the morning with a portfolio critique and further discussing points to work on. Using fake skin, pre-stencilled with a design that pushes the weaker parts of your work we will work on a tattoo from start to finish. Breaking for lunch and a few smoke-o’s there will be time also to discuss any other tattoo subjects.

Inks, needles, and fake skin are provided bring your machine.

The workshop is limited to a max of 2 people.

In-Studio workshops AVAILABLE NOW

Workshop subjects:

- Colour realism tattooing techniques

- Colour theory

- Prep choices - inks, machines, reference images +

- Color Palette & mixing techniques

- Textures - smooth blends

- Mentality and client strategy

- And much much more…

“Progress not perfection”

Cost: $1400 NZD - per person

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Ben Kaye navigates us through his tattooing process for a one-day portrait piece. During these in-depth educational videos, you’ll be shown in detail how and why’s of Ben's tattooing journey, every step of the way.

Online Seminars

Seminar subjects:

- Custom photography & design

- Colour realism tattooing techniques

- Colour theory

- Prep choices - inks, machines, reference images +

- Color Palette & mixing techniques

- Textures - smooth blends, hair, fire +

- Mentality and client strategy

- And much much more…