Tattoo Program - 160 Hours

Tattoo Program - 160 Hours

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Duration 4 Weeks
Clock Hours 160 Hours
Format In Person - Miami beach
Level Beginner
Tattoo Program
Tattoo Program 160 Hours
In-Person Tattoo Classes in Miami Beach

160-Hour Tattoo Program — Hands-On Tattoo Artist Training for Beginners

Master Tattoo Institute's four-week professional tattoo course is built for absolute beginners. Learn the art, machine handling, sanitation, and studio workflow behind high-class tattoo work through in-person tattoo classes at our Miami Beach campus. No experience required.

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Why Master Tattoo Institute

Built for Hands-On Tattoo Training

Instructor-Guided Learning

Get real-time feedback on anatomy, jewelry, sanitation, and client care.

Structured Curriculum

Follow a clear path covering safety, anatomy, jewelry, procedures, and aftercare.

Live, Interactive Classes

Join real-time Zoom sessions where instructors demonstrate procedures and give instant feedback.

Practice On Camera

Perform practice procedures on camera while your instructor observes and guides you in real time.

Certificate of Completion

Finish with a certificate of completion documenting your training hours.

Licensed Tattoo School

Licensed by the Florida Department of Education, with structured education focused on student development.

Curriculum

What You'll Learn

01

Tattoo Safety & Bloodborne Pathogens

Sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, BBP protocols, and safer workstation habits that professional studios expect on day one.

02

Station Setup & Breakdown

How to prepare, protect, maintain, and reset a clean tattoo work area for every client.

03

Machine Handling

Needle selection, grip configuration, tuning basics, and equipment care for both coil and rotary setups.

04

Stencil Preparation & Placement

Design prep, transfer technique, and how placement decisions shape the finished tattoo.

05

Linework Fundamentals

Line control, consistency, needle depth awareness, pacing, and clean starts and stops.

06

Shading & Color Packing

Introductory black-and-grey gradients, smooth transitions, contrast, and solid color-packing technique.

The Studio

Work From Our Students

Student Artwork Developed Through Our Tattoo Training Programs

Training Floor Training Floor
Practice Stations Practice Stations
Studio Standard Studio Standard
Instructor Work Instructor Work
Black & Gray Realism Black & Gray Realism
Upcoming Dates

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Tuition

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Pay in full

$4,000 one-time payment
  • ✓ 160 clock hours over 4 weeks
  • ✓ Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • ✓ Hands-on training at the Miami Beach campus
  • ✓ Bloodborne Pathogens certification included
  • ✓ Certificate of completion
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Payment plan

MOST FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN
  • ✓ Start with a deposit, pay the balance monthly
  • ✓ Academic, Veteran & Employment scholarships
  • ✓ Housing available for traveling students
  • ✓ Admissions helps you plan enrollment
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Scholarships are not available for the Cosmetic Collection. Ask admissions about payment options.

Questions

Everything You Need To Know

Yes. The 160-Hour Tattoo Program is designed as a beginner-friendly introduction to professional tattoo education, and previous tattooing experience is not required.

No formal art qualification is required, although regular drawing practice can support your progress.

The program includes 160 clock hours completed over four weeks.

Yes. Classes are delivered at Master Tattoo Institute's Miami Beach campus in a structured professional school environment.

The published schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Confirm the exact timetable for your cohort with admissions.

Training covers safety, setup, stencils, linework, shading, color, client preparation, and professional studio habits.

The curriculum includes Bloodborne Pathogens and safety education. Confirm with admissions what test, certification, or completion documentation applies to your cohort.

Successful students receive program completion documentation after meeting program requirements. This is not a government-issued professional license.

Master Tattoo Institute's in-person 160-Hour Tattoo Program is held at 740 71st St., Miami Beach, FL 33141. Contact admissions to confirm current start dates.

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