Digital Tattoo Design Course in Ahmedabad
Design the tattoo digitally. Guide the client with confidence.
Black Poison Tattoo Academy
Black Poison Tattoo Academy, part of Black Poison Tattoo Studio in Ahmedabad, runs a one-month digital tattoo design course for tattoo artists and designers, held five days a week. You learn to turn a client brief into a digital concept, placement mockup and presentation file using Procreate or Photoshop.
1 month
Duration
Schedule
5 days a week. Batch timings are shared when you enquire.
Tattoo artists and designers
Who it is for
Certificate
Black Poison Tattoo Academy's own Certificate of Completion
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Part of Black Poison Tattoo Studio, tattooing since 2007
4.8 stars from 2,500+ Google reviews
1 month, 5 days a week
Taught in English, Hindi and Gujarati
Who this course is for
- Tattoo artists who want to bring digital design into their studio workflow
- Designers who want to create digital tattoo designs
- Artists who want a clear, professional way to take a client from idea to approved design
- Students who want to learn tattoo design on an iPad with Procreate, or on a computer with Photoshop
- Tattoo artists and designers aged 18 or above with a 10th pass who are serious about tattoo design
Who this course is not for
- Anyone looking for a casual weekend drawing class. This is a structured, five-days-a-week course.
- Anyone who wants to learn tattooing on skin. This course teaches digital design and consultation only. Machine and synthetic-skin training sits in the Professional Tattoo Artist Course, where supervised practice on real skin begins only when the mentor confirms readiness.
- Experienced artists looking for shading, colour or realism training on skin. The Tattoo Artist Upgrade Program is built for that.
Digital tattoo design course curriculum, week by week
Four weeks of structured lessons, five days a week. You start with the digital tools, move into tattoo composition, build custom designs and presentations, and finish with a full project from client brief to finished digital design.
Week 1: Digital Design Basics
- Canvas, layers, brushes and file setup
- Clean linework, outlines and line-weight control
- Understanding and organising reference images
- Cleaning, aligning and digitally tracing images
- Creating black-and-white designs
Week 2: Tattoo Design and Composition
- Turning a client’s idea into a visual concept
- Balance, flow, negative space and focal points
- Planning designs for the forearm, arm, back and leg
- Script, lettering and simple ornamental designs
- Keeping designs clean and readable
Week 3: Custom Designs and Digital Presentation
- Developing custom designs from multiple references
- Shading, contrast and colour placement
- Presenting designs on placement mockups
- Creating clean outlines and presentation sheets
- Making digital revisions based on client feedback
Week 4: Design Consultation and Portfolio
- Taking a client brief: idea, meaning, placement, size and style
- Reviewing references and suggesting suitable concepts
- Explaining design and placement options
- Managing revisions and the final approval process
- Completing a final project from client brief to finished digital design
- Presenting a professional digital portfolio and exporting files
Consultation Skills Covered
- Asking the right questions to understand a client’s idea
- Suggesting suitable styles and placements
- Planning design size and body flow digitally
- Discussing references and inspiration
- Presenting design options and gathering client feedback
Want the fees and the next batch dates?
Message us on WhatsApp and we reply with the details in writing.
What you work with and take away
- Lessons across four weeks, five days a week, from digital basics to a final project
- Hands-on work in Procreate on iPad or Photoshop on a computer
- A final project taken from client brief to finished digital design
- Presentation sheets and placement mockups you can show clients
- Portfolio presentation and file export guidance

Good to know
The details students ask about most
Course
Digital Tattoo Design and Consultation Course
Tools
Procreate on iPad or Photoshop on a computer
Outcome
A client brief turned into a digital concept, placement mockup and presentation file
Teaching languages
English, Hindi and Gujarati
Eligibility
Minimum age 18, 10th pass
Location
101 - Shilp 3, Sindhubhavan Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad
Fees
Ask for fees on WhatsApp
Device
Bring your own iPad or a compatible device if you can. The Academy advises on which software and tools to use.
Open to
Learners from Ahmedabad, elsewhere in India and overseas are welcome.
Fees, timings and the next batch
Ask for fees on WhatsApp. Payment options are explained when you enquire. This one-month course runs 5 days a week, and batch timings are shared when you enquire. Small batches mean every student gets individual attention. Message us on WhatsApp to be told first when the next batch opens.
How to join
1. Start on WhatsApp
Tell us you are interested in the Digital Tattoo Design and Consultation Course. You can also send the short enquiry form below.
2. Share your device and your questions
Tell us which device you plan to use, an iPad or a computer, and ask us anything about the course.
3. Fees and timings arrive in writing
We send fees, batch timings and admission details on WhatsApp, so everything is clear and documented.
4. Join the next batch
Once you confirm, you join the next batch and begin with Week 1, Digital Design Basics.
The Standard You Learn From
Recent work by the artists of Black Poison Tattoo Studio, who train you. Browse by style: realistic and portrait, fine line, geometric and mandala, blackwork, cover-up and watercolor.

Fine Line Bow and Arrow Tattoo on the Inner Upper Arm in Ahmedabad

Three Tiny Fine Line Daisies Tattoo on the Back of the Shoulder in Ahmedabad

Black and Grey Butterfly Tattoo on the Outer Upper Arm in Ahmedabad

Fine Line Trishul with Om and Peacock Feather Forearm Tattoo in Ahmedabad

Tiny Paper Plane with Heart Trail Tattoo on the Side Waist in Ahmedabad

Swallow and In God We Trust Lettering Tattoo on the Forearm in Ahmedabad

Rare in Delicate Thin Cursive Tattoo on the Inner Arm in Ahmedabad

Fine Line Sword Tattoo Along the Outer Forearm in Ahmedabad

Inside the studio
Learn inside a working studio
Black Poison Tattoo Academy is run by Black Poison Tattoo Studio in Ahmedabad. You train where our artists work every day (see the studio), taught by lead trainers with 18 years in the tattoo industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what people ask before they enrol
What is the Digital Tattoo Design and Consultation Course?
It is a one-month course at Black Poison Tattoo Academy in Ahmedabad for tattoo artists and designers. You learn to create digital tattoo designs and guide clients through the design process, from the first brief to the final approved file.
Which software do I learn in this digital tattoo design course?
You work in Procreate on an iPad or in Photoshop on a computer. Week 1 covers canvas, layers, brushes and file setup.
Do I need to bring my own iPad?
Students should preferably bring their own iPad or a compatible device. If you are unsure whether your device is suitable, ask us on WhatsApp before you join.
Is this a Procreate tattoo design course or a Photoshop course?
The course uses Procreate on iPad or Photoshop on a computer. The lessons focus on tattoo design, composition, presentation and consultation, not on software features alone.
Will I learn tattoo stencil design?
Stencil preparation, printing and transfer are not part of this course outline. It covers clean linework, outlines and presentation sheets for digital designs. Stencil work, including preparing, printing and transferring stencils, is taught in Month 2 of the Professional Tattoo Artist Course.
Will I learn to tattoo on skin in this course?
No. This course is about digital design and client consultation, so there is no tattooing on skin. Machine and synthetic-skin training is part of the Professional Tattoo Artist Course for beginners, where supervised work on real skin begins only when the mentor confirms readiness. The Tattoo Artist Upgrade Program is built for artists who already have experience.
What will I be able to make by the end of the course?
You complete a final project from client brief to finished digital design. You learn to turn a client brief into a digital tattoo concept, a placement mockup and a presentation file, and to export your files and present a digital portfolio.
What are consultation skills in tattoo design?
They are the skills of understanding what a client wants and guiding them to a good design. The course covers asking the right questions, suggesting suitable styles and placements, planning design size and body flow, discussing references, and presenting options to gather feedback.
Who can join?
The course is for tattoo artists and designers. Applicants must be 18 or older and 10th pass. Teaching is in English, Hindi and Gujarati, and learners from Ahmedabad, elsewhere in India and abroad are welcome.
How long is the course and how many days a week?
The course is 1 month long and runs 5 days a week, with four weeks of structured lessons from digital design basics to a final project. Batch timings are shared when you enquire, so you can check them against your own schedule before you decide.
What are the fees?
Ask for fees on WhatsApp. Message us that you are interested in the Digital Tattoo Design and Consultation Course and we will share the fees, batch timings and admission details in writing. Payment options are explained when you enquire.
Do I get a certificate?
Black Poison Tattoo Academy issues its own Certificate of Completion on completing the course. For anything else you want to know before you decide, message us on WhatsApp and we will share fees, batch timings and admission details in writing.
How do I know when the next batch starts?
Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you first when the next batch opens. Batch timings, fees and admission details are shared in writing on WhatsApp when you enquire. Batches are kept small so every student gets individual attention.
How this course fits with the other Academy courses
Each course has one clear purpose. Pick the one that matches where you are today, or see all Academy courses.
Ready to design tattoos digitally and consult with confidence?
Message us on WhatsApp to ask about fees, batch timings and admission. Would you rather put it in writing? Use the short enquiry form and we reply on WhatsApp. Need more room to write? Open the full registration page.
Visit Black Poison Tattoo Academy
101 – Shilp 3, Sindhubhavan Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad – 380059, Gujarat, India
