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The fine line course register.
Eight courses in one place, from your first lines to advanced work, plus design, line work, machine, needle and hygiene training. Read down the register, find where you fit, then enquire.
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COURSE REGISTER
Every course, entered in order
The Fine Line Tattoo Course is the complete grounding. The Beginner and Advanced courses sit either side of it. The five focused courses each take one discipline and study it closely, so you can find the entry that suits where you are now.
COURSE 01
Fine Line Tattoo Course
FOR
Anyone after a complete grounding in professional fine line tattooing.
Anyone after a complete grounding in professional fine line tattooing.
COURSE 02
Beginner Fine Line Tattoo Course
FOR
People new to tattooing who want to start from first principles.
People new to tattooing who want to start from first principles.
COURSE 03
Advanced Fine Line Tattoo Course
FOR
Artists refining and building on the fine line skills they already have.
Artists refining and building on the fine line skills they already have.
COURSE 04
Fine Line Tattoo Design Course
FOR
Anyone focused on composition, flash and drawing designs that suit fine line.
Anyone focused on composition, flash and drawing designs that suit fine line.
COURSE 05
Line Work Training
FOR
Tattooists working toward clean, consistent lines they can repeat.
Tattooists working toward clean, consistent lines they can repeat.
COURSE 06
Tattoo Machine Training
FOR
Learners who want to set up, handle and properly understand their machine.
Learners who want to set up, handle and properly understand their machine.
COURSE 07
Needle & Technique Training
FOR
Anyone choosing needles and applying technique for crisp fine line results.
Anyone choosing needles and applying technique for crisp fine line results.
COURSE 08
Tattoo Hygiene & Safety Training
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Every learner: hygiene, infection control and safe studio practice.
Every learner: hygiene, infection control and safe studio practice.
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Which course fits you
New to tattooing — begin with the Beginner Fine Line Tattoo Course.
Already working — the Advanced Fine Line Tattoo Course sharpens what you do.
Design-focused — the Fine Line Tattoo Design Course centres on the drawing.
Safety-first — Tattoo Hygiene & Safety Training underpins every other course.
PRACTICE SEQUENCE
Machine — set up and control
A fine line only holds when the machine is set up correctly. Tattoo Machine Training covers setup, handling and how the machine behaves in the hand.
Needle — choice and technique
Needle choice changes the weight and character of every mark. Needle & Technique Training connects that choice to depth, speed and angle.
Line — clean and consistent
The finished line is where setup and technique show. Line Work Training focuses on steady, even lines you can repeat.
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What the training covers in practice
The focused courses follow the order of the work itself: machine, then needle, then line. If you are also considering the Fine Line Tattoo Course, ask how they relate when you enquire.
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Before you enrol
Should I practise drawing first?
Regular drawing helps with any fine line course. It trains the steady hand and eye for proportion that tattooing relies on. If drawing is where you feel least sure, look at the Fine Line Tattoo Design Course.
Can I combine courses?
Each focused course is listed separately. Ask about combining courses when you enquire.
How does hygiene fit into the courses?
Safe practice underpins everything else. Health and skin penetration rules differ between Australian states and councils, so check the rules where you plan to work. Tattoo Hygiene & Safety Basics is a good place to start.
What should I ask before enrolling?
Ask about upcoming dates, the training format and what each course includes. Send your questions through the enquiry page, or browse the course FAQ.
TRAINING RESOURCES
Read alongside the register
Make an enquiry
Tell us which entry in the register interests you. We’ll help you confirm the right course before you enrol. For general questions, use the contact page.