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180 ACADEMY

The craft is
passed, not taught.

We don't sell 'how-to' videos. We open our studio to you. Learn the standards that built 180 Tattoo Studio directly from the founders.

WHY US?

We built this
from nothing.

Thiyagu and Aishwarya started with one machine and a vision. Our courses aren't academic; they are battle-tested. We teach you how to survive and thrive in the tattoo business.

Every student gets hands-on time, personal critiques, and the real truth about what it takes to succeed in this industry.

The 180 Promise

1-on-1 Mentorship sessions
Lifetime community access
Certified Studio Hygiene training
Professional portfolio building

3 MONTHS MASTER ✦ 45 DAYS ACCELERATED ✦ TATTOO ACADEMY ✦ LEARN THE CRAFT ✦ CHENNAI ✦

3 MONTHS

Master Course

The complete journey from art to business.

Our most comprehensive program. We take you from the fundamentals of pencil art to the complexities of color realism and studio management. This is not just a tattoo course; it's a career builder.

→Advanced Realism & Portrait Training
→Color Packing & Blending Techniques
→Body Piercing Certification
→Pencil Art & Anatomy Fundamentals
→Client Management & Studio Ethics
→Full Studio Setup Guidance

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45 DAYS

Advanced Craft

Accelerated training for focused artists.

Designed for those who have the art foundation and want to master the needle. We focus heavily on technique, needle depth, and realistic shading. Intensive, focused, and high-standard.

→Intensive Realism Training
→Lining & Shading Mastery
→Hygienic Standards (The 180 Way)
→Equipment Maintenance
→Business Foundations
→Live Model Sessions

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THE PATHWAY

Mastery takes time.

Weeks 1-3

The Foundation

Art theory, pencil shading, skin anatomy, and cross-contamination prevention.

Weeks 4-6

Technical Control

Machine mechanics, voltage mastery, needle configurations, and linework on synthetic skin.

Weeks 7-10

The Realism Shift

Advanced shading, color theory, packing techniques, and grey-wash gradients.

Weeks 11-12

Studio Launch

Live model sessions, client psychology, business management, and portfolio finalization.

FAQS

Academy FAQs

Yes, our 3-Month Master Course includes a professional starter kit with a wireless rotary machine, power supply, and a curated selection of needles and pigments to get you started immediately.

Upon successful completion and passing of our final technical exam, you will receive a 180 Academy Certification, recognized for its high standards in technical skill and hygiene.

While we don't guarantee placement, exceptional students may be invited to apprentice at 180 Tattoo Studio. All students receive guidance on how to set up their own studio or apply to others.

Ready to start?

We only take a limited number of students each year to ensure high-quality, personal training. Apply early.

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The craft ispassed, not taught.

We built thisfrom nothing.