TATTUP Academy — Switzerland
Become a Tattoo Artist.
80 hours of professional tattoo training combining theory, hands-on workshops and a TATTUP Academy certificate.
Limited places per workshop group. Workshops run on weekends.
- 80Hours total
- 56Hours theory
- 24Hours practical
- 3Workshop days
Why TATTUP Academy
Training that studios take seriously.
A practical program for beginners and aspiring tattoo artists — the knowledge, techniques, hygiene standards and workflows you need to start working.
- 01
80 structured hours
A full program, not a weekend crash course — 56 hours of theory and guided learning plus 24 hours on the machine.
- 02
Hygiene first
Infection control, workstation safety and skin knowledge trained to professional standards from day one.
- 03
Real machine time
Three full workshop days with personal guidance — stencil, linework, shading and packing at your own station.
- 04
Built for beginners
No prior experience needed. Made for aspiring artists and creatives entering the tattoo industry.
- 05
The professional side
Client consultation, consent, aftercare, portfolio, studio workflow and pricing fundamentals.
- 06
Documented result
A TATTUP Academy certificate plus a detailed record of every module you completed.
Program structure
The 80-Hour Program
Theory and guided learning build the foundation. The practical workshops run on weekends in three full days of eight hours. The program closes with a theory & hygiene assessment and a final practical assessment.
- 80
Hours total
- 56
Hours theory & guided learning
- 24
Hours practical training
- 3
Workshop days × 8 hours
Successful participants receive a TATTUP Academy Certificate of Completion plus a detailed Module Completion Record documenting the completed training modules.
Curriculum
Training Modules
Theory & Guided Learning
Everything that has to be understood before the needle touches skin — closed with a theory & hygiene assessment.
- Fundamentals, Professional Standards & Legal Basics
- Hygiene, Infection Control & Workstation Safety
- Skin Anatomy, Healing & Contraindications
- Machines, Needles, Cartridges & Materials
- Design Fundamentals, Stencil Application & Placement
- Client Consultation, Consent & Aftercare
- Portfolio, Studio Workflow & Pricing
- Theory & Hygiene Assessment
Practical Workshops
Three full workshop days of 8 hours on weekends, closed with the final practical assessment.
- Workshop Day 1: Workstation Setup, Stencil & Linework
- Workshop Day 2: Shading, Packing & Technical Practice
- Workshop Day 3: Supervised Practical Application & Final Practical Assessment
24 hours hands-on
3 Practical Workshop Days
8 hours each, on weekends, with personal guidance during every practical session.
- Day 1
Workstation Setup, Stencil & Linework
Build and break down a clean station, apply stencils and place your first controlled lines.
- Day 2
Shading, Packing & Technical Practice
Needle depth, speed and hand control — shading and packing drilled until the technique holds.
- Day 3
Supervised Practical Application & Final Assessment
A full application under supervision, followed by the final practical assessment.
Proof of training
TATTUP Academy Certificate
You finish with documentation of what you actually trained — not just a claim that you attended.
- TATTUP Academy Certificate of CompletionIssued once you pass the theory & hygiene assessment and the final practical assessment.
- Detailed Module Completion RecordA document listing every training module you completed — proof you can hand to any studio.
- ProviderTATTUP / 7Cloud AG, Switzerland.
The certificate is a private continuing education certificate and is not a federally recognized Swiss professional qualification.
Investment
Pricing
One program, one price — the Young Talent Special is a separate offer for students and under-23s.
Launch price
CHF 2,990CHF 3,990
The complete 80-hour program, both assessments, the certificate and the module record. Regular price CHF 3,990.
Secure Your SpotStudents & under 23
CHF 990
Same 80-hour program. Available for students and anyone under 23 — proof of student status or age required.
Apply as young talentEverything included
- 80 hours of structured tattoo training
- Theory and guided learning
- 3 full practical workshop days
- Personal guidance during practical training
- Hygiene and safety training
- Machine, needle, cartridge and material knowledge
- Stencil application
- Linework
- Shading
- Packing techniques
- Client consultation
- Consent and aftercare
- Portfolio development
- Studio workflow
- Pricing fundamentals
- Theory & hygiene assessment
- Final practical assessment
- TATTUP Academy Certificate
- Detailed training and module record
Start your tattoo training.
Places per workshop group are limited. Send your application and we confirm your spot and the next workshop dates.
The certificate is a private continuing education certificate and is not a federally recognized Swiss professional qualification. Provider: TATTUP / 7Cloud AG, Switzerland.
