LEARN TO TATTOO FROM SCRATCH IN MEDELLÍN

An intensive and personalized course in English, Spanish or French designed for tourists.

Live a unique art and culture experience while exploring Medellín!

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

What makes our course unique:

  • 100% personalized course with expert tattoo artists.
  • Classes in English, Spanish or French adapted to your level.
  • You will tattoo on synthetic and real skin, according to your progress.
  • You choose the duration: two weeks, one month or two months.
  • Classes from Monday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Includes tours of the most iconic places in Medellín.
  • Materials and professional machine included.
  • Participation certificate upon completion.
  • Accommodation available.

YOU CHOOSE THE SCHEDULES.

OUR STUDIOS

Find us at these locations

Medellín Centro
La Ceja
Envigado

THEORETICAL COURSE CONTENT:

MODULE 1: TATTOO FUNDAMENTALS

  • History of tattooing and its evolution to the present day.
  • Tattoo styles: Traditional and Neotraditional, Point-to-point and drag dotwork, Geometric, Realism.
  • Ethics and professionalism.

MODULE 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Hygiene and sanitization: Basic knowledge, Procedures.
  • Basic anatomy: Layers of the skin, Body zones.

MODULE 3: EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

  • Machines: Types of tattoo machines.
  • Needles: Types of needles, Correct disposal of needles.
  • Inks: Components, Types of inks, Mixtures, Correct disposal of inks.
  • Other implements.

MODULE 4: CLIENT PREPARATION AND AFTERCARE

  • Initial interview and personalized design.
  • Client skin evaluation.
  • Workstation preparation.
  • Design transfer and safe and effective techniques.
  • Post-tattoo care instructions and management of possible complications.

PRACTICAL COURSE CONTENT:

MODULE 5: PRACTICE AND SUPERVISED TUTORING

Line.
Filling.
Dotwork and drag dotwork.
Shading (grayscale).
Animal fur.
Color.
Cover.
Extra: Possibility to get tattooed by our artists at a special price.

TATTOOS MADE BY OUR ARTISTS

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TESTIMONIALS

The real experience of our students:

Deiver Pachon

Deiver Pachon

"En mi opinión esta es la mejor academia que hay en Medellín, principalmente por su capacidad de formar Tatuadores profesionales, desde que entre aquí pude aprender y nuevas técnicas y además mejorar las que a mi más me gustaban, el personal siempre fue súper amable y dispuesto a ayudar en todo momento."

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Juan Espinosa

Juan Espinosa

"Excelente academia, aprendí mucho, muy buenos profesores y administrativos, gracias por la buena energía."

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Natalia Novoa

Natalia Novoa

"TQM, un buen lugar, los profes son super pendientes de uno, he aprendido bastante en el tiempo que llevo en la academia, recomendada full."

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OUR STORY IN MOTION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

  • Do I need previous experience?
    No, the course is suitable for beginners and advanced students. You don't need any previous knowledge or drawing skills.
  • What does the tour include?
    A tour of emblematic sites in Medellín, such as Comuna 13, Pueblito Paisa, Plaza Botero or Metro Cable.
  • How can I pay?
    We accept payments by card, cash, PayPal and bank transfers.
  • Does the course include accommodation?
    It depends on you if you want to include it or not.
  • Can I pay in installments?
    Yes, we offer installment payment options. Contact us for more details about payment plans.
  • Is this course only for people who want to be professional tattoo artists?
    This course is designed both for people who want to acquire this skill as a hobby, and for people who want to become professional tattoo artists.
  • How many students are in each class?
    The course is 100% personalized, so you will be guided individually by our professionals.