Health Seminars will once again be presented by Health Educators.  These health courses are recommended for all tattoo artists, body piercers and studio owners.

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Sterilization: From Start to Finish
10am - 5pm, Location TBA
The Sterilization course from Health Educators is an 7-hour hands-on workshop that not only examines the theory behind cleaning, decontamination and sterilization - it thoroughly explains and demonstrates the sterilization process in a body modification studio setting. Documentation, troubleshooting, equipment management and quality control practices are also addresses.
Includes: all instructional, reference and hands-on materials and a certificate of completion
Cost: $250

Thursday, October 14th, 2010
Bloodborne Pathogens Course
10am - 5pm, Location TBA
The Bloodborne Pathogens course by Health Educators is by far the most comprehensive industry-specific Bloodborne Pathogens training program available for the body modification industry. This in-depth 7-hour course covers both regulations and training requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), and is unique in that it is taught and applied specifically to the body modification industry. Topics covered include the revised federal needle safety guidelines, revised Hepatitis B vaccination requirements, requirements of OSHA's mandated Exposure Control Plan, record keeping requirements, and the latest interpretations covering topics as they relate to traditional tattooing, cosmetic tattooing and body piercing. A brief overview of infection control is also covered.
Includes: All instructional, reference and hands-on materials and a certificate of completion.
Cost: $200

New half day bloodborne refresher course.  Great review and reinforcement of earlier teachings.....keep your certificate valid!  All half day participants must bring their bloodborne pathogens certificate from Health Educators for upgraded certificate and entry.  Participants without former teachings/certificate must take full day course.  10am - 1pm(ish)
Cost: $100.00

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Bob Tyrrell, Black & Grey Techniques
1 pm, Stampede Roundup - BMO Centre
This seminar will cover all aspects of doing a portrait tattoo, including wildlife.
It will also cover black and grey technique in general. It lasts 2-3 hours,
costs $150, and comes with a booklet that goes over the entire
process of doing a realistic portrait.
Cost: $150

Sunday, October 17th, 2010
101 Tattoo Tips That Can Change Your Career Forever
2 pm, Stampede Roundup - BMO Centre
Larry Brogan will be offering a seminar based on his 20 years of tattoo knowledge and experience.  He has owned and operated one of the Midwest's busiest shops for over 15 years and has traveled to countless tattoo conventions doing as many as 21 in a single year.  His work has been published world wide and his list of awards runs on forever.  The seminar will cover all aspects of the business including tips on running a shop, traveling to conventions, dealing with airports and foreign countries, getting your tattoos published, advertising, Internet exposure and a ton of little tips and tricks that will make your tattooing easier and more enjoyable.  Larry will discus equipment troubleshooting tricks, stencil making and application tricks, laying out large scale tattoos and many more helpful bits of knowledge he has picked up over the past two decades in the tattoo industry.

This is in no way a "how to tattoo class" but a how to get the most out of your tattoo career on a daily basis by increasing productivity and profit and increasing your artworks exposure in the industry.  All artists of any skill level can and will benefit from this wealth of knowledge.  Printed information will be handed out that will be part of an upcoming book Larry is writing covering all the above information and much more.
Cost: $150

Saturday October, 9th, 2010
World Renowned Pin Up Artist Dave Nestler
“Acrylic Painting Basics”
7:00pm, Edmonton Shaw Conference Centre

A stripped down look at the basics of acrylic painting. Focusing on elements like setting up a proper palette, materials, and brush control.
Also developing techniques such as transparent layering and dry brush. All towards the goal of achieving photo realism.

2 hours: $125.00