Learn to Tattoo in Ireland
Tattoo Courses Ireland - 10 day Course
- Rua Red Arts Centre, Blessington Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 KV8N
- +353 (01) 568 6397
- Internationally Recognised Course
- Includes Health and Safety Modules
- Certificate when you Pass
Book your Dublin, Ireland Course with a €400 Deposit
- +353 (01) 568 6397
- ireland@ukofficialtattooacademy.co.uk

Currently €2,400. Was €3,700.
For a limited time only, we have reduced our course fees from €3,700 to €2,400. Our courses are recognised thoroughout Europe. View a full list of the countries that recognise our qualification by checking our FAQ.
Course Information
About Us - Guaranteed to Pass!
The UK Official Tattoo Academy is the longest running academy in Europe with a 98% pass rate, with hundreds of UK and Oversea students attending our course’s all year round.
We are the UK’s and Europe’s most popular tattoo training establishment with proof of students confirmation since 2011.
Our courses are perfect for complete beginners with no knowledge and also for an experienced tattooist wanting to gain the knowledge of different or new styles.
Tattoo Courses in Ireland - Overview
The nature of this course is to give students an insight into the world of tattooing allowing them the chance to have some first hand experience in order to pursue their career within the industry.
Moreover, the 10 day intensive tattoo courses in Dublin, Ireland are broken up into two weeks and runs Monday to Friday starting at 10am and finishing at 5pm. Furthermore, students will be required to study the theory side of the industry and finally undergo a theory exam. You will then study the practical side of the industry performing a practical exam on the last day of your course. Finally, successful students will then receive a diploma certificate that is recognised throughout Europe. Click here to see the list of countries your Diploma/Certificate is valid in.
Students at the UK Official Tattoo Academy will have the luxury of studying in a classroom environment and then given the opportunity to perform the practical exam within a tattoo and piercing studio, over looked by professional tattooists based next door to the academy.
Tattoo Courses in Ireland - Course Description
To start with, the week consists of drawing up designs which will be suitable for a tattoo, colouring techniques, difference in needles and what they are used for.
Throughout our courses, the pupil will receive handouts on tattooing, the industry and all knowledge about the apparatus required. During the course, students will be taught legislation/ regulations of professional tattooing.
Tattoo Courses In Ireland - Outline
- Tattoo hygiene
- Tattoo machines
- Needles, tubes and tips
- Skin preparation
- The tattoo procedure
- Consent forms and aftercare
- Infections, causes and spreading
- Licensing and registration
- Health and safety
- Control of substances hazardous to health
- Bio hazardous waste
- Cross contamination
- Decontamination
- Sterilisation
- Theory Exam
In this week, you will get more hands-on with the actual tattooing procedure.
- Drawing tasks
- Creating a design to tattoo
- Allocating the design to the desired area of the body or placing designs on the area of the body that work best with the tattoo
- Stencil prep on fake skin
- Sterilisation of the area of tattoo area
- Tattooing fake skin
- Machine set up
- Lining and shading techniques
- Inks and pigments
- Solutions creams and supplies
- Preparing live model for tattooing
- Practical test, tattooing a live model (friend, relative, student)
Students must be over the age of 18
- Your tattoo model must be over the age of 18 (should you bring your own model)
- Students must be able to speak and understand English
- It is not compulsory for you to have any experience or art qualifactions, however we do require you to have basic dawing skills.
Note* this course does NOT teach you how to draw, only that it will help you develop your own drawing style in tattoo form.
Tattoo Courses in Ireland - Benefits
- You will be awarded a diploma certificate that is recognised throughout Europe.
- Unlimited student support for life.
- Access to online student chat room and networking.
- Free advice starting up your own studio.
- Access to our student shop where you can purchase your own machinery and equipment.
- Free airport transfer for international students *please see FAQ’s for further information.
- Student booklet and handouts which includes all the information you have been taught on your course.
- Once you have gained the experience as a professional tattooist you can earn between £40-£120 an hour.
- You will receive an audio before you begin the course so you have a good understanding before attending
Dublin Course Dates
Special offer on our Tattoo courses: €2,400, original price €3,700
offer ends 29th February 2024
Location: Rua Red Arts Centre, Blessington Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 KV8N
2024 DATES
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Our Location
All of our Theory and practical is completed here as pictured.
- Rua Red Arts Centre, Blessington Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 KV8N
- +353 (01) 568 6397
- Easily Accessible
- Kitchen Access
- Toilets
- COVID-19 Safe

Book your Dublin, Ireland Course with a €400 Deposit
- +353 (01) 568 6397
- ireland@ukofficialtattooacademy.co.uk
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