The Tattoo Mentorship Program - Apply Below Today!
The Tattoo Mentorship Program is a two-part, five-week (sixteen-day)
intensive program to get artists the start they need and deserve. It is
important to note that TMP is not a school; it would be impossible to teach
students everything within 5 weeks. The Tattoo Mentorship Program is a
laser-focused, specialized, mentored course. The program’s curriculum
provides every willing attendee (over the age of eighteen) with the
necessary opportunities to gain a well-rounded, intimate introduction to
the tattoo industry, and it all takes place at Obscura’s comfortable,
inviting, private studio.
TMP offers a five-week, two-part program. Both parts run consecutively. TMP
offers a five-week, two-part program. Both parts run consecutively. Only
three attendees are accepted per program session. There are three mentors
during the course, providing a 1:1 ratio of mentor and mentee.
Topics covered include:
• Basics of tattooing.
• History of tattoos and different styles.
• Proper safety practices and sterile procedures.
• Nassau County Dept. of Health licensing & blood-borne pathogen training.
• Different machines, needles, and various other industry supplies and equipment
• Social media, client organization & PR skills.
• Photography, Photoshop, and ProCreate.
• Portfolio development and one-on-one critique .
• Skills for running your own business.
• Exposure to industry professionals & various professional perspectives.
Part one is a three-week classroom-like experience, including a curated
series of interactive workshops, industry-based study sessions, and
seminars, daily homework assignments, and both written and practical exams.
This is the prerequisite for part two of the program.
During part one, students will be licensed by the Nassau County Health Dept
to complete part two: a complimentary, two-week apprenticeship hosted at
Obscura.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tattoo one-on-one with real clients
and even have two separate ‘walk-in days’ hosted at and promoted by the
studio. They’ll finish the program with a starter art and tattoo portfolio
and access to an extended alumni program.
This includes:
• Continuing education workshops on focuses such as cover-ups, micro/single needles, portraits, custom lettering, and ornamental and geometric techniques.
• Post-program consulting and career development
• Industry and licensing advice
• Guest spot appearances at the studio
• A community of artists to be a part of
• And so much more!
TO FORMALLY APPLY TO THE TMP:
If you’re interested in the program and/or have questions, please fill out
our interest form, which can be found H E R E .
You will be contacted upon receiving your submission.
Available course dates will be posted on this page and on our social media shortly, (@taryn_elise) and we will contact you upon receiving your application. Please be advised that there may already be a waitlist to begin the program's next available session, seeing as only three attendees are permitted per program session.
Please follow the link below, download/print, and fill out the official TMP Application.
Read thoroughly and fill out completely, scan and return pages 3-7 as soon as possible.
The complete application for TMP can be found as a google doc H E R E .
Please Submit via email at [email protected].
Please also feel free to contact the studio via call or text at (516) 324-3518.
We look forward to sharing this experience with you and helping you find your path to the rich world of art and tattooing.