Beginner Tattoo Courses in Colorado Springs That Actually Teach You

Want to Learn Tattooing in Colorado Springs?

If you’re looking for tattoo courses near Colorado Springs that focus on real skills and not just paperwork, this is your place to start.

Certified Tattoo Academy offers beginner-focused tattoo classes taught by working professionals. You’ll learn inside two licensed studios located in:

• Downtown Colorado Springs, just off N Weber Street near Colorado College

• Southeast Colorado Springs, near Drennan Road close to the Colorado Springs Airport 

Whether you're just getting started or want to skip the confusing shop scene, our hands-on training gives you the foundation to grow as an artist, safely and confidently.

What You’ll Learn in the Beginner Program

This isn't a theory-based course where you sit back and watch slides. You'll get real practice, real tools, and real feedback.

Here’s what the course includes:

• Machine Setup and Handling: Learn how to load needles, adjust depth, and prep for clean work

• Tattoo Safety and Hygiene: Understand proper sanitation, skin prep, and how to avoid cross-contamination

• Linework and Tiny Flash Tattoos: Start small with focused line training and simple designs

• Client Prep and Aftercare: Learn how to communicate professionally and walk clients through their session

• Community Support: You’ll be added to our private student group for ongoing advice and feedback

Many students move straight into apprenticeships or build personal brands because their work speaks for itself.

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Want to Go Further?

Once you’ve finished the beginner course, you can join:

• Advanced Classes for shading, color theory, and larger pieces

• Guest Masterclasses with artists who specialize in realism, blackwork, and custom flash

• Business Sessions that help you build your brand, gain clients, and run a shop legally

You’ll have support beyond your first tattoo.

Not Local Full-Time? We’ve Got Online Courses Too

Our online tattoo course with a certificate is built for students who want to learn from home. The content is taught by real tattooers, and you’ll still get guided instruction with feedback, not just videos.

A lot of students begin online and later join us in Colorado Springs to complete their in-person training.

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Why Colorado Springs Students Choose Our Program

• Two easy-to-access studios: one near downtown, the other close to the airport and Southeast Colorado Springs

• Real instruction by tattooers who work in the field daily

• A structured program with step-by-step training

• No shop drama, no unpaid labor

• Certificate of completion for both in-person and online paths

How to Get to Our Colorado Springs Studios

From Colorado College to Our Downtown Studio (718 N Weber St)

Distance: 1 minute drive (0.2 miles)
Landmark: Just around the corner from Colorado College

Directions:

• Head east on E Cache La Poudre St toward N Weber St (30 ft)

• Turn right onto N Weber St

• The studio will be on your right in less than a block

From Colorado Springs Airport to Our Southeast Studio (3725 Drennan Rd)

Distance: 9 minute drive (4.1 miles)
Landmark: 10 minutes from airport terminal

Directions:

• Head north on Milton E Proby Pkwy

• Stay left to continue on the Airport Exit road (0.5 miles)

• Continue on Milton E Proby Pkwy for another 3.2 miles

• Take the exit toward Drennan Road

• Use the left lane to take the Drennan Rd ramp

• Continue straight onto Drennan Road

• Turn left into the lot

• The studio will be on your right

Expert Advice

Nando Mondgragon

“Starting with foundational skills as a platform to build skills is what we do at Certified Tattoo Academy.”

FAQs About Tattoo Classes in Colorado Springs

• Q: What’s the best way to start learning tattooing in Colorado Springs?

  A hands-on beginner course like ours is the fastest and safest way to build skill and get noticed. We give you tools, mentorship, and structure.

• Q: Do I need to know how to draw?

  A basic interest in art helps, but we teach design concepts and line control from scratch.

• Q: Are these classes better than a traditional apprenticeship?

  Many students say yes. Traditional apprenticeships can take years and often lack structure. Our program gets you tattooing with guidance and confidence, in weeks.

• Q: Are online options available?

  Yes. Our online course with certification lets you learn from home, then optionally continue in person.

• Q: Will this help me get an apprenticeship?

  Yes. Many of our graduates use their classwork, portfolios, and certificates to approach shops professionally and get taken seriously.