〰️ GUARANTEED PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES on completion of your tattoo course 〰️

〰️ GUARANTEED PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES on completion of your tattoo course 〰️

Our Courses

We provide a wide range of professional coaching and training opportunities in the art of tattooing and endeavour to deliver each of these to the highest academic standards.

  • Our Foundation Course is the ideal starting point for anyone new to tattooing.

    Delivered within our purpose-built training academy, this intensive 1-week course is designed to coach, support, and develop your understanding of tattooing in a safe, controlled, and professional environment.

    Students begin by working on practice skin, allowing them to build precision, control, and confidence. The course focuses on developing strong fundamental skills that form the foundation of a successful career in tattooing.

  • The Intermediate Course is designed for students who are ready to progress beyond the fundamentals.

    Building on the Foundation Course, students develop more advanced techniques and begin working towards client-ready standards. This stage introduces supervised work on live models, further strengthening both technical ability and professional awareness.

    The course is structured to support your transition toward independent, self-employed practice within the industry.

  • This course is designed for existing PMU artists or tattooists looking to expand their skill set into fine line, dotwork, and detailed tattooing.

    Delivered over five days of in-person training, the course focuses on precision techniques, equipment selection, stencil application, and depth control.

    Students develop the ability to create detailed, refined work while expanding their portfolio with highly in-demand styles, supporting further growth within their professional practice

    Ideal for PMU artists and tattooists expanding their skill set.

  • The Graduate Tattoo Course combines both our Foundation and Intermediate training into an intensive two-week programme, designed to take students from complete beginners through to client-ready tattooing ability.

    This course covers all aspects of tattooing, providing a structured progression from basic fundamentals through to more advanced techniques, with a strong focus on safe practice, confidence, and technical development.

    From the outset, students build a full understanding of tattooing through a combination of theory and hands-on practical training, developing both skill and professional awareness.

About Us

Step Into Professional Tattooing with Guaranteed Studio Opportunities. Your Path Into the Tattoo Industry Starts Here.

At our purpose-built Manchester Tattoo Academy, we provide a professional and supportive environment for individuals who are serious about developing their skills within the tattoo industry.

Whether you are starting from the beginning or building on existing experience, our training is designed to develop strong technical ability, confidence, and a clear understanding of professional tattooing standards.

We take a structured and transparent approach, ensuring every student receives focused guidance and a clear progression route throughout their training.

Our support continues beyond course completion, helping students transition into professional, self-employed practice within the industry.

Our Available Courses

The tattoo courses we hold at The Manchester Tattoo Academy are designed for people looking to start their tattoo career, re-train or focus on a second career as a tattoo artist.

Our tattoo courses are designed to give students an insight into the world of tattooing and to develop the confidence, competence and practical skills in order to pursue a successful career within the tattoo industry.

Manchester Tattoo Academy Taster Day

Our free taster days at The Manchester Tattoo Academy allow potential students to experience the tattoo industry before enrolling onto one of our courses.

Join us every Sunday for our free tattoo taster day from 10.30am - 1.30pm.

Contact Us

Location

3rd Floor, Cheetwood House, Newton Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M1 1FZ

Academy Hours

Monday–Friday
10am–6pm (Times Vary)

Academy Studio

Open 7 days (Times Vary)

Contact

manchestertattooacademy@gmail.com
07503 007 009

 

In partnership with The Liverpool Tattoo Academy.