TattooFest Seminar Information

1PM - THURSDAY, March 29, 2012
Texture in Tattoo Application
By Heather Maranda
In this seminar you will learn ways to accomplish texture in your color tattooing from hair and fuzz to smooth and glossy. Techniques in color blending and theory, methods of practical application, tips and tricks to get certain textures. Useful for realistic tattooing to illustrative. Portraits look great, but is the hair left kind of wanting? Maybe you would like to add an extra dimension to make your work much more interesting? Add some texture! For any level of tattooing, includes a booklet of the information covered and plenty of Q & A time.

3PM - THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012
AARON IS SEMINAR

The "SUPER SWEET AARON IS, FULL COLOR BLAST PAINTED REALISM TATTOO SEMINAR SITUATION 9,000!!!"
This year I'm going to be doing another full color piece demonstrating new pigment I'm using and mixes, blending and total execution, start to finish. I will be doing a tattoo starting with the printed reference and ending with the completed tattoo, including my recommendations for procedure, aftercare, style and technique. This will be a very relaxed setting, as you all will be sitting at floor lever with and around me as I work, everything I do will be explained and I will be showing you just how I do what it is I do. Bring a notepad, something to write with and a printed reference and stencil paper as i will be going through how I prepare my stencils...

P.S. it's a BYOB event...

3:30PM - THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 & Sunday April 1, 2012 3:30PM
Z-Edge Tattoo & Body Piercing - Crea
Piercing 101

Piercing 101 is a general overview of everything a new or novice body piercer should know before working on the general public. This class covers a broad range of topics ranging from interpreting what you have learned during an apprenticeship to understanding measurements, jewelry sizing and proper piercing placement. We will review everything that you should have but may not have learned during a proper apprenticeship. We will go over the proper piercing names, placement, jewelry sizes, procedures and proper tools for the job. We will learn what cross contamination is and how it can be prevented as well as what bio-medical waste is and how we should treat it. All students will receive a caliper, gauge wheel and sizing chart as well as a copy of the power point presentation and a certificate of completion. For your convenience Piercing 101 will be held directly after the Florida Body Piercing Certification Class, at the end of the Piercing 101 class we will answer any questions that students might have about anything taught during the Piercing certification class as well as anything tauguht during the Piercing 101 class. For more info or to confirm you place in the class, contact Crea@ZedgePiercing.com.

Lyle Tuttle Seminars
These will be the last Time Lyle will be offering this seminar at Tattoofest!

Lyle Says The First 10 People who Pre-Register For both of His Seminars will receive $75 Off ! Call Lyle to secure your Place for the seminar 503-705-0891.

Lyle Tuttle started tattooing professionally in 1949 and admits “That tattoo machines are his daytime passion.” Well known for his innovative tattoo machine designs, historic knowledge and founder of the Tattoo Art Museum. He'll be sharing with only professional tattoo artists over 60years of experience in one of man's oldest and today's hottest art forms.
He was known as the Frisco Flyer because of his rapid tattooing style and the designer of classic tattoo machines, Star Struck, Frisco Flyer, the 4X4 and the Lyle Tuttle circle frame.

CERTIFICATE of COMPLETION (suitable for framing) is awarded for each seminar that counts as advanced education credits with most Health Departments.

Each seminar is built around a digital slide show and with hands on demonstration.

The care, daily operation, repair. Your tattoo machines should be, but second nature to you and serve you faithfully day in and day out. In this way you can apply 100% of your shop time to tattooing. This is a complete study of all component parts of the tattoo machine and their interaction and relationship. Demonstrations of cutting springs; making contact points; building needle bars with bent eyes; choose of sizes and configuration for different tattooing effects; needle soldering. Tips on how to find the materials that you’ll need to build, replace and maintain the equipment.
Good tattooing is based on your machines and of cause the hands that tuned it.

DESIGN and BUILD your own tattooing machines from start to finish: Cast, fabricated or bent frames, even “frame less.”
COILS; How wire and core size effect the finished machine operation, outliner or shader?
Build you own coil winder from parts you could have stole from your mother. Short cuts in building all the parts needed; the best raw materials and where to find them. Learn the JOYS of building your own Tattoo Machines and accessories; power supplies, tubes and needle bars, etc., etc. everything needed in applying your trade.
Know the real joys of self-sufficiency.
Seating Is Limited So Pay In Advance !

$150.00 approx. 2 hours
**Register in advance for both seminars $275.00
Call Lyle to secure your Place for the seminar 503-705-0891.

3PM - SUNDAY, April 1,, 2012
Introduction to Polynesian Symbolism
By Marcus Lund

This seminar will be an introduction to the history, ritual and symbolism of polynesian tatou. It will begin with an explanation of the three major island styles (New Zealand, Samoa and French Polynesia) of tatou, followed by the translation of common forms,body locations and their meanings. The seminar will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours..
Seminar is $125.00 per person

• TATTOO MACHINE SEMINARS
ARE FOR PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTISTS ONLY •

• DEDICATED TO THE ART, THAT ART HISTORY FORGOT •

Bring any tattoo machines or tattoo related material to the show for identify, appraised, tuned or repair. Buy, sell and/or trade of any antique and unique tattoo machines for the Tattoo Art Museum collection.
Donations in your name will also be except, machines, flash and other
tattoo memorabilia for the Tattoo Art Museum.




Attending This Year's Show	Picture Perfect ! We Have Pics To Prove It	Welcome 1603 Tattoo & Piercing!	Welcome Sailor Jerry !
TATTOOFEST Seminar Schedule 1PM - THURSDAY, March 29, 2012 Texture in Tattoo Application By Heather Maranda In this seminar you will learn ways to accomplish texture in your color tattooing from hair and fuzz to smooth and glossy. Techniques in color blending and theory, methods of practical application, tips and tricks to get certain textures. Useful for realistic tattooing to illustrative. Portraits look great, but is the hair left kind of wanting? Maybe you would like to add an extra dimension to make your work much more interesting? Add some texture! For any level of tattooing, includes a booklet of the information covered and plenty of Q & A time. Cost $125 863-604-2439 (cell) For Any Questions 2PM - THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Piercing Certification Class - Cost $50 2PM - SUNDAY, March 27. 2011 Piercing Certification Class - Cost $50 Put On By The Board Of Health of Tampa & Dr. Wayne Faukner 3PM - THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 AARON IS SEMINAR The "SUPER SWEET AARON IS, FULL COLOR BLAST PAINTED REALISM TATTOO SEMINAR SITUATION 9,000!!!" This year I'm going to be doing another full color piece demonstrating new pigment I'm using and mixes, blending and total execution, start to finish. I will be doing a tattoo starting with the printed reference and ending with the completed tattoo, including my recommendations for procedure, aftercare, style and technique. This will be a very relaxed setting, as you all will be sitting at floor lever with and around me as I work, everything I do will be explained and I will be showing you just how I do what it is I do. Bring a notepad, something to write with and a printed reference and stencil paper as i will be going through how I prepare my stencils... P.S. it's a BYOB event... Cost $100.00 for newcomers, and free for last year's guys who want to sit in this year..... 3:30PM - THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 & Sunday April 1, 2012 3:30PM Z-Edge Tattoo & Body Piercing - Crea Piercing 101 Piercing 101 is a general overview of everything a new or novice body piercer should know before working on the general public. This class covers a broad range of topics ranging from interpreting what you have learned during an apprenticeship to understanding measurements, jewelry sizing and proper piercing placement. We will review everything that you should have but may not have learned during a proper apprenticeship. We will go over the proper piercing names, placement, jewelry sizes, procedures and proper tools for the job. We will learn what cross contamination is and how it can be prevented as well as what bio-medical waste is and how we should treat it. All students will receive a caliper, gauge wheel and sizing chart as well as a copy of the power point presentation and a certificate of completion. For your convenience Piercing 101 will be held directly after the Florida Body Piercing Certification Class, at the end of the Piercing 101 class we will answer any questions that students might have about anything taught during the Piercing certification class as well as anything tauguht during the Piercing 101 class. For more info or to confirm you place in the class, contact Crea@ZedgePiercing.com. Cost $125 Lyle Tuttle Seminars These will be the last Time Lyle will be offering this seminar at Tattoofest! Lyle Says The First 10 People who Pre-Register For both of His Seminars will receive $75 Off ! Call Lyle to secure your Place for the seminar 503-705-0891. Lyle Tuttle started tattooing professionally in 1949 and admits “That tattoo machines are his daytime passion.” Well known for his innovative tattoo machine designs, historic knowledge and founder of the Tattoo Art Museum. He'll be sharing with only professional tattoo artists over 60years of experience in one of man's oldest and today's hottest art forms. He was known as the Frisco Flyer because of his rapid tattooing style and the designer of classic tattoo machines, Star Struck, Frisco Flyer, the 4X4 and the Lyle Tuttle circle frame. CERTIFICATE of COMPLETION (suitable for framing) is awarded for each seminar that counts as advanced education credits with most Health Departments. Each seminar is built around a digital slide show and with hands on demonstration. 12PM -2PM - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 - Seminar #1 - Lyle Tuttle The care, daily operation, repair. Your tattoo machines should be, but second nature to you and serve you faithfully day in and day out. In this way you can apply 100% of your shop time to tattooing. This is a complete study of all component parts of the tattoo machine and their interaction and relationship. Demonstrations of cutting springs; making contact points; building needle bars with bent eyes; choose of sizes and configuration for different tattooing effects; needle soldering. Tips on how to find the materials that you’ll need to build, replace and maintain the equipment. Good tattooing is based on your machines and of cause the hands that tuned it. $150.00approx. 2 hours. 2PM - 4PM - FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 - Seminar #2 - Lyle Tuttle DESIGN and BUILD your own tattooing machines from start to finish: Cast, fabricated or bent frames, even “frame less.” COILS; How wire and core size effect the finished machine operation, outliner or shader? Build you own coil winder from parts you could have stole from your mother. Short cuts in building all the parts needed; the best raw materials and where to find them. Learn the JOYS of building your own Tattoo Machines and accessories; power supplies, tubes and needle bars, etc., etc. everything needed in applying your trade. Know the real joys of self-sufficiency. Seating Is Limited So Pay In Advance ! $150.00 approx. 2 hours Register in advance for both seminars $275.00 Call Lyle to secure your Place for the seminar 503-705-0891. 3PM - SUNDAY, April 1,, 2012 Introduction to Polynesian Symbolism By Marcus Lund This seminar will be an introduction to the history, ritual and symbolism of polynesian tatou. It will begin with an explanation of the three major island styles (New Zealand, Samoa and French Polynesia) of tatou, followed by the translation of common forms,body locations and their meanings. The seminar will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.. Seminar is $125.00 per person • TATTOO MACHINE SEMINARS ARE FOR PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTISTS ONLY • • DEDICATED TO THE ART, THAT ART HISTORY FORGOT • Bring any tattoo machines or tattoo related material to the show for identify, appraised, tuned or repair. Buy, sell and/or trade of any antique and unique tattoo machines for the Tattoo Art Museum collection. Donations in your name will also be except, machines, flash and other tattoo memorabilia for the Tattoo Art Museum.

Cost $100.00 for newcomers, and free for last year's guys who want to sit in this year.....

• TATTOO MACHINE SEMINARS ARE FOR PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTISTS ONLY •

• TATTOO MACHINE SEMINARS
ARE FOR PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTISTS ONLY •