Online Tattoo Course
The Ultimate Beginner’s Tattoo Course
Master Tattoo Liner skills from Zero: lining, stippling and whipshading
A complete tattoo beginner's online course developed from our real apprenticeship program. Learn how to make professional tattoos from knowing nothing.
Why This Course
Most tattoo courses show you what the instructor does, and tell you to just copy them. This course explains why. • Why certain depth? • What happens to the skin when you pull or push? • How are some tattoos patchy, and how to make them clean? ... And so much more. Developed from Jing’s 8+ year apprenticeship program, every lesson is built from real tattoo artists’ and apprentices’ issues.
| Jing’s Tattoo Course | Other Online Tattoo Courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Content | 37 lessons | 5-10 lessons |
| Focus | Skill Oriented | Sanitization-focused |
| Lessons Organized | 3 constructive parts | Not constructive |
| Tattoo Techniques | 12 lessons | 2-3 lessons |
| Operation details | 10 lessons explaining what are the best approach | Watch me do it during the video |
| Teaching Style | Thoroughly explained | Videos are often very long but lacking substance |
| Common Skill Mistakes | Included | N/A |
| Dos and Don'ts | Included | N/A |
| Clarity | Each tattoo skill is visually showed, then explained in depth. | Each tattoo skill is visually showed, doesn't explain much |
| Practice | Targeted drills for developing certain muscle memory | Copy what I just did |
| Source | Developed from real apprenticeship program | Generic online content |
Jing’s Tattoo Course
37 lessons
Other Tattoo Courses
5-10 lessons
Jing’s Tattoo Course
Skill Oriented
Other Tattoo Courses
Sanitization-focused
Jing’s Tattoo Course
3 constructive parts
Other Tattoo Courses
Not constructive
Jing’s Tattoo Course
12 lessons
Other Tattoo Courses
2-3 lessons
Jing’s Tattoo Course
10 lessons explaining what are the best approach
Other Tattoo Courses
Watch me do it during the video
Jing’s Tattoo Course
Thoroughly explained
Other Tattoo Courses
Videos are often very long but lacking substance
Jing’s Tattoo Course
Included
Other Tattoo Courses
N/A
Jing’s Tattoo Course
Included
Other Tattoo Courses
N/A
Jing’s Tattoo Course
Each tattoo skill is visually showed, then explained in depth.
Other Tattoo Courses
Each tattoo skill is visually showed, doesn't explain much
Jing’s Tattoo Course
Targeted drills for developing certain muscle memory
Other Tattoo Courses
Copy what I just did
Jing’s Tattoo Course
Developed from real apprenticeship program
Other Tattoo Courses
Generic online content
Student Testimonials & Real Training Results
Arielle Hollihan
Ash Pham
Annie Lu
Beginner's Workshop 2025
Arielle Hollihan
Ash Pham
Annie Lu
Beginner's Workshop 2025
What You’ll Learn
Course Content
Part 1: Get into Tattooing
22 lessonsAll the basic knowledge you need to know about tattooing. Tattoo machine, tattoo license, a thorough introduction to all tattoo styles and what tattoo techniques you’ll need to learn for each style.
Intro to Tattooing
- Introduction to Mentor Jingxi Gu
- Introduction to this Beginner's Course
- Tattoo Supplies for this Tattoo Course
- Supply List and Link
- Tattoo Styles - Realism, Old School, etc.
- Tattoo Styles - Asian, Black Work, etc.
- Tattoo Styles - Microrealism, Geometric, etc.
Prepare to Tattoo: Station Setup and Stenciling
- 3 Stencil Methods
- Prepare and Trace Stencils
- Homework: Trace Stencil
- Applying Stencils on Fake Skin
- Lining Practice Examples from Jingxi’s actual Tattoos
- Setup Practice Workstation
- Sanitation Standards - Environment
- Sanitation Standards - Tattooing
Machine and Cartridge Fundamentals
- Tattoo Machine History
- What Machine to get as a Beginner Artist
- Understanding Coil Machines
- Common Misunderstandings of Tattoo Machines
- Cartridge Components and Mechanism
- Cartridge Label and Needle Configuration
- How to Examine and Choose Cartridges
Part 2: Handle Tattoo Equipments Correctly
10 lessonsNecessary good habits for real skin tattooing. If you had a traditional tattoo apprenticeship, you would get yelled at those little things if you did them wrong, but would not be explained why. We explain in detail why things need to be done in a certain way.
Tattooing - Core Operations
- Wrapping your Tattoo Machine
- Understanding Needle Length
- Getting Ink into Cartridges
- Handling Ink Bottles
- Cleaning the Fake Skin
- Holding your TattooMachine
- Tattoo Direction and Sequence
- Cleaning your Cartridge
- Voltage Control and Hand Speed
- The Right Mindset for Tattooing
Part 3: Lining, stippling and whip shading techniques
16 lessons12 lessons on all the liner skills + 3 skin lessons. Carefully structured step by step for students to build up complicated skills and avoid bad habits.
Mastering a Liner
- Solid Lining with 5RL
- Lining with Anchoring
- Lining with Stretching
- Riding the Tube
- Floating the Tube
- Solid Color Packing with 5RL
- Homework Template: Color Packing
- Solid Lining with R18
- Blood Lining
- Feathering and Extending Lines
- Fine Line and Single Needle
- Stippling
- Whip Shading
Health, Skin Anatomy and Physiology
- Skin Layer and Ink Saturation
- 2 Types of Blowouts
- What is Overworking?
Student Results
Real practice results from our students
From the Course
Screenshots from actual course lessons
Tattoo Beginner
The Ultimate Beginner’s Tattoo Course
This course includes:
- 37 video lessons in 3 parts
- 999 days of access
- Access on all devices
- Credit Card & PayPal accepted
- Certificate of completion
What Students Say
Patch Tattoo Therapy Training is the only resource that I’ve found that is 100% comprehensive. My tattoos have improved considerably since I started Patch Tattoo Therapy Training.
When Jing teaches, she does not simply show the students how she makes tattoos. She explains why these ways are the best. Her teaching is super clear and easy to understand.
The quality of the instruction, combined with the ability to revisit the material at any time, makes it worth far more than the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This course is designed for complete beginners. We start from machine setup and build up to full tattoo application.
A tattoo machine (pen or coil), power supply, practice skin, needles, and ink. We cover equipment recommendations in the first lessons.
We recommend tattooing in a licensed environment under supervision. This course teaches more than most apprenticeships, but we suggest it as a powerful supplement.
Watch as often as you like for almost 3 years (999 days).
The course shows how common mistakes are made, which covers about 99% of problems you’ll encounter. For real-time feedback, consider our in-person training at /in-person-workshops.
All purchases are considered final sale and are non-refundable.