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2024 Seminars

Take your tattooing to the next level with insights from some of the industry's leading tattoo artists! Each seminar lasts 2 hours and includes a day pass to the convention, allowing you to check out everything else happening that day.

Foundations of Painterly Tattoos

Details:
  • When: Saturday Oct. 19th
  • Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Seats: only 25
  • Price: $200
Description:
Deanna James will focus heavily on the fine art principals and fundamentals she incorporates into her work. She'll cover general but essential concepts like edges, values, color, form, and design. She'll also go into detail on how she approaches color theory, application, and techniques in her own tattoos. 
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Dynamic Illustrations

Details:
  • When: Monday Oct. 21st
  • Time: 4pm – 6pm
  • Seats: only 25
  • Price: $200
Description:
Bobby Johnson will be showing you how to break down designs to create better flow as well as take a closer look at different types of contrast to make your illustrations more dynamic.
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Finding Flow

Details:
  • When: Friday Oct. 18th
  • Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Seats: only 25
  • Price: $200
Description:
Join Dave Koenig while he teaches his newest seminar, “Finding Flow,” where he will delve into creating compositions that naturally flow on both paper and skin. Discover his unique approach to building pieces using complementary elements and techniques designed to captivate the eye. Learn how to turn mistakes into advantages and develop your own personal style. He will also share insights into His work ethic, which makes his process both efficient and rewarding.
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Streamlining Tattoo Design - Procreate

Details:
  • When: Saturday Oct. 19th
  • Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
  • Seats: only 25
  • Price: $200
  • Includes: $500 giftcard to Tattoo Smart
Description:
Join Russ Abbott of Tattoo Smart for a specialized Procreate workshop. Learn time-saving techniques, solve common studio challenges, and optimize your digital tattoo design workflow with Procreate. Explore detailed sleeve design processes, use 3D models, and gain access to free resources to enhance your artistry and streamline your workflow.
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Reconstructive Nipple Tattooing

Details:
  • When: Sunday Oct. 20th
  • Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Seats: only 25
  • Price: Free
Description:
Deanna James will be covering how she approaches tattooing 3D nipples on clients who have lost theirs as well as how she selects references, places nipples, and special considerations for tattooing over scarred and/or deformed skin. Lastly, she will go over how she applies and colors these nipples.


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27 Tips

Details:
  • When: Monday Oct. 21st
  • Time: 1pm – 3pm
  • Seats: only 25
  • Price: $200
Description:

Gunnar's seminar is a culmination of 27 years as a creative artist, taught from a place of love and passion for the art and craft of tattooing. From art tips to life as an artist tips, this seminar touches many tattoo topics that affect the creative tattooer. From burnout to mental health to understanding what it takes to overcome many of the hurdles the creative tattoo artist may face throughout their career. This seminar is useful for both new and seasoned artists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a ticket to the convention to attend my Portfolio Review/Seminar?
A: No, each seminar/portfolio review includes free entry to the convention for that day. When you arrive at the event, you can use the VIP check-in line for entry.

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Just a valid ID for name verification. We also recommend bringing whatever you typically draw on (iPad, sketchbook, etc.).

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(For every hour that you Volunteer at the Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention, Loose Screw Tattoo will give you free tattoo time. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Morning and Monday Morning you will receive $15 of FREE TATTOO TIME for every hour worked and on Friday Evening, Saturday and Sunday you will receive $10 of FREE TATTOO TIME per every hour worked)
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Book your Room at the Doubletree (SATURDAY SOLD OUT)

We’re taking over the DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond – Midlothian and we're sharing our convention discount with you! Stay the night, enjoy the full convention experience, but most importantly, party safe knowing you can have a drink or two and don’t have to drive.
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Each night is $193.80 + 3% processing fee. (Cancellations: 24 hours notice prior to check-in date is required. Cancellations after that point are subject to be charged a total of one night's stay. There is a $50 early check-out fee for any reservation that vacates the room early)
Saturday Night rooms are sold out. If you need a room for Saturday use the link on our website to book with the neighboring hotel the Residence Inn.

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