Human back under dramatic side light
PERFORMIQ / EST. 2026

PERFORMIQ

Evolution of tattoo craft — from the first clean line to worldwide recognition

Structured Tattoo Learning Paths

Begin the ascent Scroll — the needle moves with you
01 The Core
Artist in black nitrile glove tuning a wireless machine
A single clean line drawn on practice skin
[ REC 04:12 / 4K ]
needle · 3RL   voltage · 7.4V
lining pass — depth 1.2 mm
4K lesson open on a tablet, blurred studio behind

On-Demand Video Training

Practical Technique Workshops

Every module is filmed close, at working distance — the way a mentor would lean over your shoulder. Watch a full pass slowed to the frame, then rebuild it on synthetic skin at your own pace. Lines, whip-shading, packing, machine setup and hand speed, broken into repeatable drills you return to until the motion is yours.

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Professional Tattoo Theory Safety · Hygiene · Gear

Opened single-use cartridges, antiseptic and steel holders on matte black steel

 

 

 

Flatlay: sketches, transfers, phone checklist, greywash pigments
03 — The Toolset
Resource file

Digital Learning Resources

Downloadable workbooks, stencil templates, greywash value charts and printable anatomy transfers — the reference shelf you keep open beside the machine.

Progress track

Skill Development Programs

Structured drill ladders with self-review checklists, so improvement is measured against real technique milestones instead of guesswork.

Checklist

The PERFORMIQ station audit

A pre-session checklist that runs from barrier film to disposal — pick it up off the desk, run it top to bottom, and start every piece clean.

Hands holding an embossed black PERFORMIQ certificate with silver foil
04 — The Proof

Complete the assessment. Earn a documented PERFORMIQ certificate of completion — proof of the standard you now work to.

Begin the ascent
Programs & access

Enrol once, keep lifetime access. Prices in USD. Choose a single module or move straight onto the full path — every tier feeds the same certificate track.

  1. 001

    Structured Tattoo Learning Paths

    The full sequence — base skills to advanced work, mentored order, one enrolment.

    $1,290
  2. 002

    On-Demand Video Training

    Full 4K course library, learn on any device at your own pace.

    $149
  3. 003

    Practical Technique Workshops

    Focused sessions — lining, shading, packing, machine handling, composition.

    $299
  4. 004

    Professional Tattoo Theory

    Safety, hygiene, gear and client workflow, taught to inspection standard.

    $189
  5. 005

    Digital Learning Resources

    Workbooks, stencil templates, value charts and printable anatomy transfers.

    $59
  6. 006

    Skill Development Programs

    Graded drill ladders with self-review checklists and technique milestones.

    $449
  7. 007

    Certificate-Based Online Education

    Final assessment plus a documented certificate of completion.

    $249
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What the chair says back

Enrolled apprentices & working artists · 2026 cohort

“I came in able to draw but afraid of the machine. The lining drills fixed my hand speed in a month — my first healed line finally looked like the reference.”

Marcus DelgadoFirst-year apprentice · Austin, TX★★★★★

“The theory module is the part most courses skip. Cross-contamination, disposal, consult scripts — I passed my county bloodborne review without a single note.”

Priya NairResident artist · Portland, OR★★★★★

“Being able to slow a shading pass to the frame and rebuild it on fake skin the same night is the whole thing. That loop is where I actually improved.”

Devon WrightCareer switcher · Chicago, IL★★★★★

“I run a two-chair shop and put both apprentices through the path. Consistent vocabulary, consistent setup — onboarding stopped being guesswork for me.”

Sofia MarchettiStudio owner · Miami, FL★★★★★

“The greywash value charts alone were worth it. My blends stopped going muddy once I understood the dilution ladder they teach.”

Jae KimBlack & grey artist · Seattle, WA★★★★☆

“Learning remote made me nervous, but the modules are so specific it never felt vague. Machine tuning finally makes sense instead of being a mystery dial.”

Hannah BrooksApprentice · Nashville, TN★★★★★

“The assessment at the end is real — it made me go back and actually earn the certificate rather than just watch videos. That pressure helped.”

Andre FosterCertified · Denver, CO★★★★★

“Best money I put into the craft this year. Structured, honest about safety, and no filler. I recommend it to everyone who asks how I started.”

Lena OrtizGuest artist · Brooklyn, NY★★★★★
— Enrolment is open · 2026 intake

Stop practising in the dark. Start the path.

Tell us where you are in the craft. We will map the right module order and open your access. No pressure, no hard sell — just a clear next step.