Motor City Tattoo Expo - Educational Seminars
The following artists will be giving seminars.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Thursday, February 23rd
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Registration starts at 10:30am
This class is designed to give Traditional Tattoo Artists, Professional Piercers & Studio Owners the essential information needed to keep themselves and their work enviroment safe and in compliance with:
Federal OSHA Bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFT 1910.1030)
State of Michigan MIOSHA Part 554 Bloodborne Infectious Diseases
Michigan Department of Community Health requirements for body art facilities
Each participant will recieve the most current, up to date information available as it applies to the traditional tattoo and professional piercing industries. Price includes all course materials, free product samples, and a certificate of training.
The BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS FOR MODIFICATION PRACTITIONERS” course is being offered at a special convention rate of $75.00 PER PERSON. PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY!! Pre-registered attendees are guaranteed course space & materials; all others are welcome on a first-come-first-serve basis, as availability allows. Lodging, meals, and conventionl admission are not included.
FOR more info on this seminar, PLEASE CONTACT KRIS LACHANCE
BY EMAIL: kris_safeartworks.com OR BY PHONE: 517.281.7959
Friday: Feb. 24th
3:00Pm - 6:00PM
Damien Friesz: $150
This seminar is based around Damiens experience in painting in oils. Damien will be offering tips and tricks he has learned along his way. Its a very complicated medium, involving an endless ocean of medium, technique, style, and material. In this seminar Damien will be showing a series of steps, from start to finish, using different mediums, showing how to use glazes to create tone, depth, atmosphere...Damien will also be explaining materials, and his approach to working with them. Being that it is such a vast subject this seminar will primarily focus on use of the medium within the time constraints allowed.
Seating will be some what limited, to pre register for the seminar please paypal $150.00 to moreliapython_netscape.net or go to http://vossfineart.com/artwork/1722271_Detroit_2011.html. In the note please type Detroit Seminar, Keep your receipt of the transaction and bring it with you. This will be your receipt. Registration may be available early Friday Feb. 25th if permitting.
Saturday Feb. 25th
10:00am - noon
Jerry Riegger, Danny Knight, Todd Halavaty: $400
Machine Tuning Seminar: Each attending artist will receive a machine to keep and will get a 3 point view from 3 of the top machine builders today. Learn the secrets of tuning and having your machine run the way you want it to. Ask questions and learn how to keep your machine dialed in and running right.
Saturday Feb. 25th
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Russ Abbott $160
The Tattooist's Palette - Color Theory & Practical Application:
In this inspiring course, Rubss Abbott will take you past the color wheel to a deeper understanding of a tattooist's palette. Using examples from his own work, russ will explain a variety of color secrets that will help make your work more interesting and effective. The course will cover color theory and blending, color selection, application, special effects, and tattooing for longevity. There is a full color booklet included with the course. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to space constrainsts.
To register please email Russ directly at abbott.russ2_gmail.com.
For more info on Russ Abbott, check out www.russabbott.com.
Saturday Feb. 25th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Brian Everett & Jack Rudy: $200
for the price of admission you can win a tattoo and have it done during the seminar. Those attending this seminar will have a chance to have their name picked from a hat and the winner will be tattooed at the seminar. Sit -in and watch as the original masters of black & gray tattoo up close and personal and you get to ask the dynamic duo all those thousand dollar questions.
Saturday Feb. 25th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Dave Nessler :
Basics of Acrylic Painting: $125
A stripped down look at the basics of acrylic painting. Focusing on elements such as setting up a proper palette, materials, and brush control. This seminar will also help you develop techniques such as transparent layering and dry brush all towards the goal of achieving photo realism. Each attendee will receive a copy of Dave's new acrylic painting instructioanl DVD produced by Airbrush Action Magazine.
Sunday Feb. 26th
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Larry Brogan/101 Tattoo tips that can change your career $150
Larry will be offering this seminar based on his 21 years of tattoo knowledge and experiance. Larry has owned and operated one of the Midwest's buisiest shops for over 16 years, and has traveled and worked countless tattoo conventions, doing as many as 21 in a single year. His work has been published worlwide, and his list of awards are countless. This seminar will cover all aspects of how to run a buisness, traveling to conventions, dealing with airports and foreign countries, getting your tattoos published, advertising, internet exposure, and all the little tips and tricks that will make your tattooing more enjoyable. He will discuss equipment, trouble shooting tricks, stencil making, and application tricks, laying out large scale designs and all the knowledge he has aquired over two decades in the tattoo industry. He will tell you how to get the most out of your tattoo career on a daily basis by increasing productivity and profit, and exposure in the industry. A 45 page booklet will be handed out that will be part of an upcoming book Larry is writing covering all the above and much more....lot's of info that will help anyone.
Sunday Feb. 26th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mario Rosena $100
Shoot it Right: the beginners and intermediate guide to taking pictures of your tattoo work. In this seminar Mario will go over choosing the right camera, setting up the camera, presentation of your portfolio, and shooting techniques. Don't just shoot it right GET it right. Why have an expensive camera and not know how to use it. A very fun and informative seminar.......
Sunday Feb. 26th
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Detroit Duo: Marshal Bennet & Bob Tyrell $200
Black & Gray: The Luck of the draw. All attending this seminar will have their name put in the hat to have one drawn out and be tattooed during the seminar. Thoughts at this time are for Marshal and Bob to throw down on a skull working together and making it look easy. You got to be there to win!! $200 bucks...priceless...
