Tattoo Academy

Tattoo & Piercing Academy

Best Tattoo & Piercing Academy in Leeds

Welcome to the premier Tattoo & Piercing Academy in Leeds, where we offer a top-notch training program for beginners with zero or little experience, designed to transform you into a professional tattoo artist or body piercing expert.


Our goal is to transform individuals with exceptional artistic talent into professional tattoo artists. Our comprehensive program covers everything you need to know to transfer your art onto human skin, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence required for a successful career in tattooing.

Learn From The Best

Our tattoo training courses are taught by tattoo artists with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience. You will be given the opportunity to work with some of the industries most highly experienced professionals who are on hand to share their knowledge, skills and experience with new and upcoming talent.

Express Confidence

Our tutors are committed to helping you develop into a confident and skilled tattoo artist. By learning from their past experiences and continually evolving skills, you will gain the expertise needed to stand out in the crowd.

Training Programs

Our program is designed to make it easy for students with artistic ability to learn the art of tattooing. You will receive comprehensive training that covers everything you need to know to transfer your art onto human skin.

Basic Tattooing & Hygiene Course

This is our entry-level course which is designed to help new artists get their initial training in fundamentals, and help build confidence in an easy non pressure environment.  


This course spans a 10 day period, split into two 5 day sessions where you will receive detailed instruction on...


  • Machine and station set up
  • Needle types
  • Safe disposal of waste and needles
  • General hygiene techniques


Also included are the fundamental techniques for...


  • Designing
  • Shading
  • Colouring
  • Line work







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Ultimate Tattoo Mastery Course

The full course fee is £15,000, which reflects a significant investment in your future career. To make this more accessible, we offer an option where, if you're committed to learning and joining Black Ink, the course can be provided at no cost. In return, you'll be asked to commit to working with us for a period of two years.








Our most comprehensive course which is designed to give you the framework for a successful and lucrative career as a tattoo artist. This extensive course, lasting six months to a year, allows you to master your technique and professional skills. This is a complex and comprehensive course where no stones are left unturned, for that reason we don't rush, because developing your skills to a professional standard takes time. You will attend live training sessions with us on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, with additional practice throughout the week to fully absorb and refine what you've learned.

By the end, you'll be confident in tattooing clients to the highest industry standards and will receive a Black Ink Approved Junior Artist certificate and an opportunity to work directly with the team at Black Ink Leeds or Hull. 


With this course you will receive all the training of our Basic Tattooing & Hygiene Course plus...


  • Advanced health and safety
  • Consultations and designs
  • Preparation and treatment area best practice
  • Hygiene protocol
  • Basic to advanced tattooing techniques
  • Creating stencils
  • Colouring techniques
  • Needle selection
  • Machine servicing
  • Machine selection 
  • Post treatment and aftercare / advice 
  • Tattooing on fake skin
  • First aid 
  • Anatomy of the skin
  • Tattooing supplies 
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Requirements

All students wishing to enroll in our courses must be at least 18 years old, in compliance with laws prohibiting tattooing minors. Therefore, tattoo artists must also meet the legal age requirement.

Although having experience or art qualifications is not necessary, basic drawing skills are required.

Ready to become a professional tattoo artist?

  • Clean and sterile

    We use single-use disposable needles and tubes for every tattoo. We also use hospital grade disinfectants before and after every tattoo. 

  • Professional team

    All of our artists are certified professionals who have several years of experience.  Relax and enjoy. You're in capable hands that care. 

  • Aftercare guidance

    Keeping your tattoo clean and moisturized is very important. We'll give you all the guidance you need for proper tattoo aftercare. 

  • Modern tools

    We use the most modern tools to provide you with a clean, sterile, and healthy experience. No cutting corners, no shortcuts. 

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