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Alberta College of Body Art Canada’s ONLY provincially licensed tattoo and piercing training program! ABOUT US
- Tattooing is not a recognized trade in Canada, yet.

This program is the first of its kind in Alberta, and the FIRST IN CANADA to be provincially accredited as a post secondary institution, eligible for student loans!

- Training includes visual aids, theory/book-work, industry professional guest speakers, synthetic skin practice, live model tattooing, quizzes and exam.

- There are no "prerequisites" aside from being 18, though a pre-existing artistic ability is strongly recommended.

**The purpose of this Program is to provide entry level instruction on safety and the basics only, and the content is continuously assessed and/or updated for relevance.**It does not guarantee you a career in tattooing; it takes passion, dedication and practice to hone skill and confidence.**

TATTOO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!We're looking for volunteers for upcoming tattoo opportunities at Alberta College of Body Art!W...
10/20/2026

TATTOO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We're looking for volunteers for upcoming tattoo opportunities at Alberta College of Body Art!

We're currently looking for:

Small to medium coverups

Scar coverups

Old tattoos needing a refresh

Finger tattoos

Limited spots available!

Volunteers must be 18+ and have previous tattoo experience. Consultations are required.

INQUIRE TODAY!

For full details and bookings, visit our page: Bookings: AB College of BodyArt

PUBLIC DAYS ARE COMING UP!Alberta College of Body Art has upcoming volunteer flash tattoo days!Choose from a variety of ...
10/20/2026

PUBLIC DAYS ARE COMING UP!

Alberta College of Body Art has upcoming volunteer flash tattoo days!

Choose from a variety of approved designs, including:

Small, medium & large designs

Black & grey, colour & stippling options

A wide variety of styles

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!

INQUIRE TODAY!

For available designs, booking information and full details, visit our page: Bookings: AB College of BodyArt

Tattoos That Give Back!ACBA is welcoming nonprofit and community organizations interested in hosting a student tattoo ch...
10/20/2026

Tattoos That Give Back!

ACBA is welcoming nonprofit and community organizations interested in hosting a student tattoo charity fundraiser!

Fundraisers are held at ACBA, with supervised student tattooing, selected designs, and arrangements agreed upon in advance.

Interested in learning more? Contact us at [email protected]

Bring ACBA Training to Your Community!We're looking to partner with colleges, training organizations, and community part...
10/20/2026

Bring ACBA Training to Your Community!

We're looking to partner with colleges, training organizations, and community partners across Canada to expand access to professional tattoo and piercing education!

Interested in working together? We'd love to hear from you!

For inquiries: [email protected]

There is more than one legitimate way to pursue body-art education.A structured apprenticeship can be a valid pathway. A...
10/19/2026

There is more than one legitimate way to pursue body-art education.

A structured apprenticeship can be a valid pathway. ACBA provides a defined program structure, direct instruction and supervised practical learning in a professional environment.

When comparing pathways, focus on the details: curriculum depth, instructor involvement, safety education, practice opportunities and the support available to students.

Learn more: www.albertacollegeofbodyart.ca

Technical skills develop through repeated, supervised practice.At ACBA, students progress from theory and synthetic-skin...
10/11/2026

Technical skills develop through repeated, supervised practice.

At ACBA, students progress from theory and synthetic-skin training to tattooing real people under instructor supervision. Throughout the program, students complete more than 40 live tattoos, giving them repeated opportunities to apply what they have learned in real tattoo sessions.

That experience includes more than the tattoo itself. Students practise workstation setup and breakdown, client communication, positioning, time management, technique, aftercare and professional conduct.

Live-skin experience introduces variables that synthetic skin cannot fully reproduce. That is why supervised practical learning is built into ACBA’s Tattoo Artist Certificate.

Learn more: www.albertacollegeofbodyart.ca

Tattoo education needs both understanding and application.Online theory can support the knowledge side of learning, whil...
10/10/2026

Tattoo education needs both understanding and application.

Online theory can support the knowledge side of learning, while technical tattooing skills require supervised, in-person instruction and practice. That combination gives students opportunities to connect what they learn with how professional tattooing is approached in the studio.

ACBA’s hybrid learning model reflects the difference between studying the principles and developing technical skills through guidance and practice.

Learn more: www.albertacollegeofbodyart.ca

Quality education is about what you leave knowing, not how quickly you finish.Take the next step — contact admissions@al...
10/09/2026

Quality education is about what you leave knowing, not how quickly you finish.
Take the next step — contact [email protected]

A tattoo machine is a tool. Professional tattoo education is about learning how to use that tool safely, responsibly and...
10/08/2026

A tattoo machine is a tool. Professional tattoo education is about learning how to use that tool safely, responsibly and effectively.

Comprehensive training goes beyond equipment. It includes technical knowledge, anatomy, skin, healing, infection prevention, supervised practice, feedback, client safety and professional conduct.

Equipment alone cannot provide instruction, identify mistakes or guide technical development. Strong foundations are built through education, deliberate practice and informed feedback.

Learn more: [www.albertacollegeofbodyart.ca](http://www.albertacollegeofbodyart.ca)

A serious education in tattooing includes more than time spent at a workstation.Technical practice is one part of prepar...
10/05/2026

A serious education in tattooing includes more than time spent at a workstation.

Technical practice is one part of preparing for professional studio expectations. Students also need opportunities to build knowledge around the broader responsibilities of body-art work, including professional practice, client care and the business side of working in the industry.

The goal is not just to learn how something is done. It is to understand the knowledge, standards and responsibilities that support the work.

Learn more: www.albertacollegeofbodyart.ca

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10001 101 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V0V3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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