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Learn to tattoo with A-Dem in Hamburg

Three formats, one goal: you should tattoo better after the course than before. Whether as a workshop in a group, a day over a professional's shoulder or a one-to-one seminar — the difference is how much time is yours alone. All three take place at the studio in Hamburg-Borgfelde, on real equipment and with Cheyenne gear.

Cost and duration at a glance

FormatDurationPrice
Group Seminarmax. 6 participants2 days1,400 € incl. VAT
Over-the-ShoulderLive client session1 day1,000 € incl. VAT
Private SeminarExclusive 1:1 mentoring2 days2,800 € incl. VAT

All prices include VAT. Materials and machines are provided.

Choose your format

Group Seminar

Group Seminar

max. 6 participants

2 days

1,400 € incl. VAT

The group seminar is aimed at tattoo artists who want to develop their skills in a focused way and deepen their understanding of Black & Grey realism. Over two days, A-Dem personally guides the participants through theory and practice. The first day focuses on topics such as design build-up, composition, technique and workflows. On the second day, participants apply what they have learned directly on their own models. Throughout the entire session, A-Dem supports each participant individually, gives feedback, corrects mistakes and demonstrates techniques directly on the respective work. The small group size leaves plenty of time for personal questions and individual guidance.

  • Hygiene & work safety
  • Client communication and consultation
  • Design build-up and motif planning
  • Composition and body flow
  • Reference work and image analysis
  • Stencil creation and preparation
  • Machine and needle selection
  • Black & Grey realism
  • Shading techniques and transitions
  • Line work and precision
  • Designing efficient workflows
  • Analysis of typical sources of error
  • Live demonstrations
  • Individual feedback
  • Practical day with your own model
  • Direct support from A-Dem
Over-the-Shoulder

Over-the-Shoulder

Live client session

1 day

1,000 € incl. VAT

In this seminar, the participant accompanies A-Dem through a real client session and gains an unfiltered insight into his complete workflow. From the first conversation through design development to the finished tattoo, every step is explained transparently. Questions are welcome at any time: A-Dem explains his decisions, techniques and approaches directly while working. This creates a realistic insight into the everyday life of a professional tattoo artist – without prepared demonstrations or staged situations.

  • Client consultation and communication
  • Design development and motif planning
  • Reference research and image editing
  • Preparing the client session
  • Stencil creation and placement
  • Body flow and motif impact
  • Machine and needle selection
  • Black & Grey realism
  • Line and shading techniques
  • Skin tension and hand positioning
  • Workflows within the session
  • Real-time problem solving
  • Client care while tattooing
  • Photography and content creation
  • Open Q&A session
  • Complete insight into a working day
Private Seminar

Private Seminar

Exclusive 1:1 mentoring

2 days

2,800 € incl. VAT

The private seminar offers the most intensive form of training. Two full days are dedicated exclusively to the participant and their individual goals. Together with A-Dem, strengths and weaknesses are analysed, working methods are optimised and technical as well as creative skills are developed in a targeted way. The first day focuses on theory, analysis and individual solutions. On the second day, the participant works on their own model while A-Dem accompanies the entire session and steps in directly when it makes sense. The personal mentoring allows topics to be covered in much greater depth than in a group seminar.

  • Analysis of the current skill level
  • Individual goal setting
  • Client communication
  • Design development and motif build-up
  • Composition and body flow
  • Reference work and image editing
  • Stencil creation
  • Black & Grey realism
  • Line work and shading
  • Machine and needle technique
  • Optimising workflows
  • Error analysis and correction
  • Photography and presentation
  • Pricing and positioning
  • Practical day with your own model
  • Exclusive mentoring from A-Dem

What you'll take with you

  • Black & Grey realism at a high level
  • Machine setup & needle selection (Cheyenne)
  • Saturation, shading, composition
  • Stencil preparation & skin placement
  • Client conversation & session management
  • Hygiene standards on a studio level

Who the seminar is for

  • Tattooers with some experience who want to sharpen their style
  • Advanced artists who want to level up specifically in realism
  • Artists who want to learn from a Cheyenne Sponsored Artist

Your instructor

A-Dem

Co-owner Tattoo-Highlights · Cheyenne Sponsored

A-Dem has been tattooing Black & Grey realism for over ten years and is among the best-known artists in Germany — around 210,000 follow him on Instagram, 264,000 on TikTok. In the seminar he shows what the finished pictures don't: how a piece actually comes together, which decisions sit behind it — and what really makes you grow as a tattooer.

Frequently asked questions

Through the request form. We discuss date and content personally before you book bindingly.

Yes, 30 % on binding booking. Remaining amount on the first day of the seminar.

German or English — depending on the participants.

Yes, after successfully completing the seminar you receive a certificate of participation from A-Dem.

On request we'll send you a list of partner hotels close to the studio.

You need a trade licence (Gewerbeschein) and should already be actively tattooing. A-Dem does not train beginners — tattooing experience is required.

At the over-the-shoulder seminar in agreement with the client. At group and private seminars generally allowed for your own learning/portfolio purposes.

Invest in yourself

Tell us which format you are interested in. We will get back to you within 48 hours.