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Tribal Tattoo Artist Course

What will I learn?

Master the art of tribal tattooing with our comprehensive Tribal Tattoo Artist Course. Delve into the essentials of tattoo machines, needles, and inks, while sussing out practice skins for honing your skills. Learn to create stunning designs with flow, symmetry, and cultural elements, drawing inspiration from Polynesian, Māori, and Native American styles. Understand the rich history and symbolism behind tribal tattoos, and perfect your techniques in shading, line work, and negative space. Prioritise cultural respect and authenticity to ensure your art honours its origins.

Apoia's Differentials

Online and lifetime course
Certificate following educational standards
PDF summaries for download
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set the course workload
Practical activities marked instantly
Study anytime, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master tattoo machines: Operate and maintain tattoo machines with precision.

Design tribal tattoos: Create authentic and culturally respectful tribal designs.

Understand tribal styles: Differentiate Polynesian, Māori, and Native American styles.

Apply shading techniques: Enhance tattoos with expert shading and line work.

Ensure cultural respect: Avoid appropriation and honour cultural significance.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.