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SEMINARS

Areola & Scar Tattooing Masterclass w/ Liz Cook, Kara Gutierrez, and Sean Brown

  • WHEN: March 4th, 5th, and 6th

  • WHERE: The Detroit Marriott @ The Renaissance Center

  • COST: Starting at $2,423

THREE DAYS. FOUR EXPERTS. LIMITED SPOTS.

Learn from world-renowned PMU/tattoo artists Liz Cook, Kara Gutierrez, and Sean Bown, joined by Dr. Arian Culp, in the most immersive, high-level training in the industry. Designed for experienced PMU Technicians and Tattooers who are ready to master hyperrealism, trauma-informed care, and scar work that transforms lives.

You'll receive:

  • Advanced, healed-result techniques for scarred, radiated & traumatized skin

  • Real-world scar knowledge from tattooers and a physicianno guessing

  • The skill, science, & soul to serve survivors with precision & compassion

For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit www.breastcancertattoos.com​.

CANCELED

Machine Tuning w/ Chris Smith

  • WHEN: Friday, March 6th @ 1 pm

  • WHERE: Greco Conference Room

  • COST: $450

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In this hands-on and immersive coil Tattoo machine assembly and tuning seminar, participants will assemble, cut springs for, and tune their very own coil Tattoo machine.  The class is designed for Tattooers of all experience levels, whether you want to brush up on past knowledge or were not taught with coils in the first place, it’s a great way to level up your game and add tools to the bag. 

Space is limited, to register please email chris726smith@gmail.com.

Thinking Beyond Tattoos w/ Bryan Sánchez M.

  • WHEN: Saturday, March 7th @ 12 pm

  • WHERE: Greco Conference Room

  • COST: $120

Are you concerned about how slow the tattoo industry is lately? Do you feel there are not enough clients for all these tattoo artists? Well, this seminar is perfect for you!

 

Bryan is someone who has developed his unique style in various fields outside the world of tattooing, and he wants to show you how you can do the same without having to dance around on TikTok or Instagram or become an "influencer" to reach your desired audience.

 

In this seminar, you will explore the world of art that exists outside of tattoos. You will learn how to use your art to create new paths of business and success. Discover how to build and maintain solid relationships and collaborations with strategic brands and take your art to the next level.

Designed for artists of all experience levels, everyone is welcome.

This seminar also includes a portfolio review session to help improve the way you display your work.

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Space is limited, register HERE​ (pre-registration is required to attend this seminar).

Faith and Tattoos w/ Ram Lee

  • WHEN: Sunday, March 8th @ 10 am

  • WHERE: Greco Conference Room

  • COST: Free

 Ready to experience a story of struggles, violence, and ultimate repentance? A story that supports Jesus’ love and how he can help you experience hope, forgiveness, and the ultimate peace? Ram explores how this relates to his life and career as a tattooer, artist, business owner, firefighter/EMT, conservationist, and family man, and how it may relate to your life too.

For more information on Ram and his mission, you can visit his website.

Black and Gray: Luck Of The Draw w/ Marshall Bennett & Bob Tyrrell

  • WHEN: Sunday, March 8th @ 2 pm

  • WHERE: DaVinci Conference Room

  • COST: $200

 Detroit duo, Marshall Bennett and Bob Tyrrell, with nearly 60 years of experience between them, will share their decades of knowledge in mastering the art of Black and Gray tattooing. Watch first-hand as each artist tattoos and shares advice, insight, and a story or two about their art and why it is they do what they do.

For more info on Bob Tyrrell, visit his website: www.bobtyrrell.com

For more info on Marshall Bennett, visit his website:  www.marshalltattoos.com

For registration and payment, please visit the contest registration booth.

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