Tattoo Academy
in Gurgaon
Be a Rebel
Trained by our experienced in-house and guest tattoo trainers, inside Gurgaon's award-winning Rebel studio. Two courses. Small batches. By application.
Built on high standards
No compromise
Trained inside a working studio, not a classroom. Same hygiene, same systems, same standards every Rebel client gets.
- Trained by experienced in-house and guest tattoo trainers from the Indian circuit
- Small batches by design. Daily attention, real feedback, no conveyor belts
- EU REACH inks, single-use needles, autoclave sterilisation. Zero infections since 2023
- Inkbuddies winners across small realism and Best of the Day
Two Courses
Pick your path
You don't learn tattooing in a classroom. You learn it the way it's actually done. Practice skins in the foundation phase. Real models in the advanced phase. Then your first paying client. Foundations first, creative freedom second. Every Rebel artist learned the same way.
Most academies stop at the machine
We don't
The machine is one tool. A great tattoo artist needs much more. Drawing instincts. Digital craft. Soft skills. The way you handle a nervous first-timer.
Design, Digital Art, And Your Visual Presence
Tattoo art is downstream of drawing skill. We rebuild your hand: anatomy sketching, composition, light and shadow. Then the digital side. Procreate, Photoshop, photo editing your final work properly. Then how to present that work on social so the right clients find you, wherever you choose to work.
Communication, Soft Skills, And The Studio Mindset
How to behave inside a working studio. How to take feedback. How to manage a long session without losing your hand. How to keep showing up when a piece is hard. The personal habits that separate a hobbyist from a professional, taught by working at one.
Client Conversations, Service, And How To Close
How to consult with a nervous first-timer. How to walk a returning client through a cover-up. How to read what a client actually wants versus what they're asking for. How to handle aftercare conversations and difficult moments. How to close a consultation into a booking. Every consultation is half art, half trust, half sales.
This is what most academies leave for you to figure out alone. We don't.
What's included
And what comes next
One investment. The full apprenticeship. Equipment, certification, portfolio, and a real pathway into the industry.
- All practice supplies, inks, fake skin, design materials
- Tattoo machines are provided in the studio for the duration of the course
- Live model sessions under supervision (Advanced course)
- Guest masterclasses with experienced trainers from the Indian circuit
- Portfolio photography of your final pieces
- Rebel Academy Certificate of Completion, signed by the studio
- Paid internship pathway for top of the class. Selected graduates work alongside Rebel artists on real clients.
- Resident artist track for the strongest internship performers. Some graduates stay on permanently.
- Career references to working studios across India for graduates who don't join Rebel.
- Industry network via guest masterclasses with experienced Indian tattoo trainers.
What walks out of our studio
Award-winning colour realism, black and grey, devotional, fine line, dotwork, lettering, rare placements. The work whose systems our students learn, signed by Rebel.
What clients say about the studio
The studio you'd train at is the studio clients keep coming back to. 5.0 across 200+ Google reviews.
"The studio was extremely hygienic. The artist did incredible work and really paid attention to detail. I trusted them with my first tattoo and couldn't be happier."
"The team is super professional, creative, and makes you feel completely at ease. Studio is clean, hygienic, and has a really cool vibe. Highly recommend."
"They gave me plenty of time and really understood my requirements. The detailing on the tattoo is absolutely perfect: clean, precise, and exactly what I wanted."
Apply to Rebel Academy
Selected by application. WhatsApp, call, or fill the form below, whichever is easiest. We'll come back within 24 hours.
We open the next batch when serious applications come in. Apply now to be considered for the next cohort. WhatsApp or call to discuss timelines.
- Submit your application Fill the form, WhatsApp us, or call. Whichever is easiest.
- Share an art sample Foundation applicants: please bring 5–8 samples of your existing sketch or paint work to the orientation call. Formal or rough. We want to see how you already think with a pencil before we discuss the course.
- Discovery call A short conversation about your goals, the course, the investment, and the cohort.
Tattoo Academy FAQs
Do I need prior art experience?
Yes, some bend towards art is essential. Foundation applicants should already sketch, draw or paint as a serious hobby. Please bring 5–8 samples of your work to the orientation call. We're looking for direction and hunger, not a finished portfolio.
How much does the course cost?
Course investment is discussed individually on the orientation call, once we've understood your goals and assessed fit. Part-payment options are available. The six-month Advanced includes all practice supplies, tattoo machines provided in the studio for the duration of the course, guest masterclasses, live observation, design and digital craft, communication training, and a certificate.
What's the difference between Foundation and Advanced?
Foundation is three months and covers the fundamentals: hygiene, machine handling, linework, shading, design. Advanced is six months and adds advanced techniques, colour, realism, cover-ups, live model work, guest masterclasses, design and digital craft, communication and client skills. Top performers from each Advanced cohort are offered a paid internship at Rebel.
Who teaches at Rebel Academy?
You learn from experienced in-house tattoo trainers and rotating guest trainers from the Indian tattoo circuit. Not classroom instructors. Our trainers compete at top tattoo conventions across India and produce award-winning work you can see on this page.
What if I'm not from Gurgaon?
Many of our students travel in from across Delhi NCR, including Delhi, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad, and some from outside the region. We can guide you on accommodation near the Sector 67 studio. Apply, and we'll discuss logistics during the call.
When does the next batch start?
We open new batches when serious applications come in, typically every few months. The fastest way to know the next start date is to apply or message us on WhatsApp.
