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Currently: Classes begin on the first Tuesday of every month.

1 day OSHA Class (required by law)

6 week certification course ( must have proven tattoo experience)

3 month Beginner and Intermediate Tattoo Artist course

Tink Happily doing a tattoo!	Mark from Utah getting ready to do his tattoo.

History: 

“Never in the history of the world has their been a school such as this.” In the Flesh body graphics was established in 1998. We have worked very hard and done our due diligence for our #1 rating. We are still one of the few that petition for stricter laws to govern our industry. We strive to give our customers the best care to ensure their health and the health of their tattoo or piercing. We use the most modern equipment, progressive thinking, teaching techniques and specifically designed instructional techniques to assure maximum achievement.

Through both training and continuing education, the School provides the student with the tools necessary to become a highly respected professional Tattoo Artist or Piercer.

What it takes to have a career as a Tattoo Artist:

Although it always helps if you have artistic ability it is not necessary. With our specifically designed art class we will teach you what you need to know artistically to succeed in our industry. You will even leave our halls with your own portfolio of art work you designed.

You must enjoy dealing with the public, building a report with clients and be able to follow instruction.

Make a strong commitment to the educational process and training.

Learn the skill necessary to operate a personal business successfully.

You will be dealing with an open wound which will exude blood. Therefore causing the tattoo artist to be exposed to blood-borne pathogens, much like a dentist or a nurse. A hepatitis B shot would well be advised before you start the school.

The practice of safety and sanitation is essential for effective and successful performance within the industry.

The staff at In the Flesh can train you in a career as a Tattoo Artist and its related areas, however before you enroll, ask yourself these questions:

1. Do I enjoy working with people?

2. Do I enjoy using my creative energies in a positive and profitable manner?

3. Do I like to make other people feel good about themselves?

4. Would I like a job where I would see the effort of my work immediately?

5. Can I follow instruction well and be un-bias about the artwork I perform?

6. Can I stand the site of blood and handle crisis situations (people do pass out or throw up sometimes)?

7. Does touching another human bother me?

8. Can I work long hours to build clientele?

9. Can I handle criticism from peers and family?

10. Can I handle working with a diverse group of people?

11. Can I handle criticism well? We will do our best to teach you your job but that does involve criticism.

No school can or will guarantee placement, yet it is vitally important to both the students and the school that each student be placed. There are many factors such as appearance, personality and one’s ability to get along with others that are just as important in obtaining a position as the skills you learn. In the Flesh currently does not offer placement, but does provide you with most of the documentation you may need to help you get a job in our industry.

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Range from Apprentice to Master

Apprentice 1-2 yrs: $15,000-$30,000+ yr.

Journey Man 2-4 yrs: $24,000-$60,000+ yr.

Master 4+ yrs: $45,000-$200,000++ yr.

This business is booming all over the world, you see ads on T.V. and in magazines depicting tattoos as cool and individualizing. However experience level, ambition, competitiveness will all factor in to how well you do and how much money you make. This of course varies according to what part of the country you work and live in. Remembering you will see much more business in a large city than in a small country town.

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In the professions associated with Body Graphics, you will be working with needles and additional implements that require special sanitation and proper training in the correct use to prevent injury. An individual should be aware of the HIV virus and hepatitis B. Students are taught how to handle the equipment and sanitation measures that will help to reduce any infections. Students are exposed to several types of chemical products that may create allergies or additional physical problems that may need to be treated by a doctor.

Licensing requirements are different in every state, it is up to the students to know what they are in the state they will be working. Here at In the Flesh we will provide as much information on licensing as we can to help each student succeed. We also will provide you with most of the proper documentation that may be needed to get proper licensing in each state. Our Master Artist has designed the course to incorporate the strictest laws from state to state.

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Kristy and Mike Tag Teaming.

In The Flesh School of Body Graphics offers a wide range of facilities to the students such as lockers to hold the students supplies and personal belongings. The classroom is equipped for practical and class assignment space including tables, chairs, and computers. The school has a varied supply of books, references , and industry information available to the student to advance their education.

The school is closed on the following days: New Years Days, Memorial Day, 4^th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years. In the Flesh is a private school not public and does not observe public days off.

The school is in a continuous operation year round. New classes start every Monday in Body Graphics and Piercing. However we only take a limited number of students a month to ensure everyone gets the proper attention they need.

School hours are Monday through Friday. Times vary according to class times and clinics. In The Flesh School of Body Graphics intentionally keeps our classes and clinics small to ensure every student gets the help they deserve to succeed in our industry. Progress advisement are done weekly. Progress and attendance as well as attitude will be discussed to improve your success.

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Certificates of Completion:

For attending and completing the 3 month Beginner Tattoo artist course you will receive an Osha Bloodborne pathogens Certification, First aide and CPR Certification, Tattoo Artist Certification, Bloodless Tattoo Certification and Tattoo Wound Care Certificate.  For the 6 month course you will receive your Advanced Tattoo Certification.  You will have completed many pieces of Flash (Flash is the art you see hanging on the wall at your local tattoo shop) to put in your Portfolio. You will have pictures and documentation of all the tattoo / piercings you do ( this is beneficial because some states may require that you provide proof of how many procedures you have done). For those that choose to give yourself a head start and take our extra months of training you will receive additional Certification.

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In The Flesh School of Body Graphics 3 month Beginner Tattoo artist course runs $14,595.00. This includes 3 months tuition + the supplies you will need to make money immediately. Some of our students have even started making money before the 3 month course is finished. Payment of tuition and supplies will be in advance to starting school. You need to send 1/2 down ($7,297.00) as a deposit.  To be mailed in with application to hold your spot. The remaining $7,297.00 due in full upon arrival. No exceptions.

Husband and Wife teams are welcome.

Refresher Course  6 weeks.

Beginning to Intermediate Course 3 month course.

Piercing Course 4 weeks.

***It is important to make arrangements to work at another tattoo shop after 3 month course. This course is a beginner course and you may not be able to open a shop with only 3 months of training. Tattooing takes practice, lots of it.  Everyone progresses at a different level.  We make sure each student gets the help they need.

Addition months $2000.00 per month

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Supplies included in the 3 month course

Equipment: At In the Flesh we only use the best, and that is what you will use.

One Mikey Sharpz® liner tattoo machine

One Time Machine® shader machine

Star Brite® Tattoo Ink

Prisma® color pencils

Clinics and Classes:

The Body Graphics course is designed to train the student in the basic skills and personal attitudes that are needed to pass and gain employment in our industry today. At In The Flesh School of Body Graphics our goals are:

1. To teach the student people and communications skills needed in this profession.

2. Practice the proper habits of the body graphics artistry.

3. To teach the safety and professional skills in the following:

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        OSHA Bloodborne Pathergens standard (specifically designed for the body graphics industry)

        Exposure control plan (mandatory)

        Record keeping

        Infection waste control

        Cross contamination

        Equipment sterilization

        Needle making and processing

Art (Our art classes are specifically designed to teach you how to draw and apply a tattoo.)

        How to draw a tattoo 101

        Outlining

        Shading

        Coloring, mixing and theory

          Flash (tattoo art sheets)

        Tattoo placement and stenciling

        Cover ups

        Portfolio Basics & picture taking

        Mapping