TATTOOING SCHOOL

Instructor

Assem, founder of TAPPIN’ TATTS, is a professional tattoo artist who has been a leading presence in Egypt’s tattoo scene since 2015.

Assem has taught and mentored multiple artists throughout his career, with experience across fine line, blackwork, Sumi Nagashi, black and grey, and realism techniques.

Learn the craft. Build the skills. Start your career.

An intensive, hands-on tattooing program designed to take you from the fundamentals of tattooing through practical technique development and professional studio practice.

Course Content

Tattooing
Fundamentals

Learn the foundations of safe and professional tattooing.

Equipment, machines and setup
Needle configurations and their applications
Skin anatomy and preparation
Hygiene and
cross-contamination prevention
Stencil creation and application
Tattoo aftercare
Station setup and breakdown

Technique Development

Develop the technical control needed to create clean, consistent tattoos.

Machine control and hand speed
Linework
Black and grey
Shading and gradients
Packing and saturation
Whip shading
Realism shading
Contrast, depth and readability
Working with different body areas

Digital Design Tools

Learn how to turn artwork into effective tattoo designs.

Tattoo composition and visual hierarchy
Designing for the body
Line weight and visual balance
Flash development
Digital design with Procreate
Preparing artwork and stencils

Practical Tattooing

Put your skills into practice with hands-on training and direct instructor feedback.

Synthetic skin practice
Instructor demonstrations
Supervised tattooing
Stencil placement
Client preparation
Tattoo execution from start to finish
Aftercare and client communication
Ongoing personal feedback and critique

Professional Studio Practice

Learn what it takes to work as a professional tattoo artist.

Client consultation and communication
Pricing and booking
Studio workflow
Tattoo photography
Building a professional portfolio
Instagram and online presentation
Developing your own visual identity

What You’ll Get

Hands-on experience

Progress from foundational exercises and synthetic skin to supervised tattooing, with continuous guidance and honest feedback.

Professional foundation

Build the technical, artistic and studio skills needed to begin developing a professional career in tattooing.

Portfolio development

Create work throughout the course that demonstrates your technical and artistic development.

Certificate of completion

Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the program.

A pathway into TAPPIN' TATTS

Students who demonstrate strong technical ability, professionalism and consistency may be invited to continue developing within TAPPIN' TATTS after completing the course. Further opportunities are performance-based and not guaranteed.

Requirements

Basic drawing skills are required
Commitment to regular practice and attendance
iPad with Procreate is optional but strongly recommended
Tattoo machine is optional

Tuition

Payment Options

We accept secure online payments, cash, InstaPay, and ValU.

Refund Policy

All payments are non-refundable.

Course Duration

12 Weeks

Around 240 course hours

4 Days a week

4 PM – 9 PM

About Assem

Fine line · Blackwork · Sumi Nagashi · Black & Grey · Realism

Professional tattoo artist
10+ years of experience
Founder of TAPPIN' TATTS
Experienced teacher and mentor

Student micro realism work during the course on synthetic skin

Students working under instructor supervision

Registration Process

Thanks for your interest in our tattoo course! We keep this program intentionally small and selective so we can give proper attention to each student. There are no right or wrong answers here. We are mainly looking for commitment, self awareness, and a realistic understanding of what tattooing involves. Please take your time filling this out.

Personal information

First name

Last name

What are your preferred pronouns? (optional)

She/her

He/him

They/them

Other (please specify)

Phone

Instagram or Portfolio Link (if you have one)

Motivation

There are no perfect answers here, and this is not a test. We want to get a sense of your motivation, mindset, and whether this course is the right fit for you. Honest and thoughtful responses matter more to us than saying the “right” thing. Take your time and answer in your own words.

Why do you want to learn tattooing? Why now?

What do you think the hardest part of learning to tattoo will be for you personally?

What are you hoping this course will realistically give you in the long run?

Your Artistic Background

Have you studied art before, formally or informally? If yes, tell us a bit about it.

How often do you draw or create art right now? What do you like to make?

What tools or mediums do you mostly use? For example: pencil, ink, digital, paint.

Portfolio

Please upload 10 to 20 pieces maximum.

We are not judging style. We are looking at basics and effort.

Portfolio guidelines:

At least 3 drawings done from real life observation
At least 2 pieces that show clean line control
At least 2 pieces that show shading or value
Digital work is fine, but include at least 3 hand drawn pieces
No AI generated work

File upload

Optional: Tell us what you feel strongest at right now, and what you struggle with.

Style Interests

What tattoo styles are you currently interested in exploring, and why?

Name up to 2 tattoo artists you admire. What do you like about their work, and why?

Time and Commitment

How many hours per week can you realistically commit to the course?

Are you currently working or studying?If yes, what does your schedule look like?

Please read and confirm:

I understand that tattooing involves routine work like setup, cleaning, and repetition
I understand that progress can be slow and sometimes frustrating
I understand that I may not tattoo real skin for a while

I understand and agree.

Preferred starting date of the course (TBD with course instructor)

Expectations

In a few sentences, what would make this course feel successful for you? and, what kind of learning environment helps you grow best?

Final Step

Anything else you would like us to know about you?

Please note that there is a waiting list for this course. You are expected to pay the course fees in full at least a month before the starting day of your course. By submitting this application, you understand that this is a selective program and that not all applicants will be accepted.