To book any of these seminars, contact Kevin at: info@inkjunkiemagazine.com for availability as space is limited.
(The Eyes Have it seminars are booked directly through Dermal Source see seminar description for details)
Send checks to:
Portland Tattoo Expo
3003 W. 11th Ave. #106
Eugene, OR. 97402
To pay by phone, call 541-343-8287 Monday - Saturday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Please email to confirm check was mailed!
FRIDAY:
SPLAT TER - BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS - 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Blood-Borne Pathogen Training for the Body Mod Practitioner.
This is a 4 hour class. Splat has been in the industry for over 14 years, & is a licensed instructor through "RED CROSS." This class will cover the basics of Blood-borne Pathogens, how it effects
our industry, and Laws & standards. It also covers complete setup/breakdown of a
tattoo/piercing station & discusses dirty/clean room practices. There will be a test. You will receive
"RED CROSS" certification upon completion of the class. Video.
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Includes a workbook, and sample aftercare product. 4 hour class (Two 15 min breaks)
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $50
JEFF GOGUE - “GUT LEVEL TATTOOING” - 2 P.M. - 5 P.M.
This is an in depth look at the technical side of tattooing. I share everything I know and do:
Unconventional techniques
Machine tuning
Needle making
Needle configurations, from liners to large mags up to 49’s
Drawing directly on the skin, tips, tricks.
Pigments and saturation
Color theory
Longevity in design and style
Managing your client’s pain threshold
Strategy for larger scale work
Winning awards
Question and answer
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Limit: 30 People
Cost: $175
DANNY DRINGENBERG - MACHINE TUNING WORKSHOP - 7 P.M. - 9 P.M..
This class, given by legendary machine builder Danny Dringenberg will help you get to know your machines and keep them tuned. This is a hands on seminar. Danny and his crew will show
you how to tune and keep your machines running at their best. Bring the machines you want to
work on and a power supply to this very informative class from one of the best builders in the
industry.
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $150
MARY JANE HAAKE - “THE EYES HAVE IT” 10:00 A.M. – 6 P.M.
10:00 a.m.—1.00 p.m. - Advanced Workshop: Eyebrows
2:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. - Advanced Workshop: Eyeliner
The Eyes Have It is step-by-step breakdown of Eyeliner and Eyebrow tattooing. The workshop
will be conducted by Mary Jane Haake of Dermigraphics Tattooing Studio. Mary Jane is an
internationally recognized speaker and authority on medical and cosmetic tattooing, She brings 30
years of expertise in tattooing to this always sold-out workshop.
This workshop is designed will teach tattooers how to integrate these permanent makeup
procedures into their studios, and to bring cosmetic tattooers up to the next level in their work.
There will be live demonstrations. Attendees may also be models for all procedures on a “first
come, first served” basis.
Discussions will include: needle and color choices, intake forms, insurance information and
aftercare.
Dermal Source products used throughout these procedures will be made available for sale at the
Expo.
This workshop will be recorded with the use of extreme close up lenses, and the recording will be
made available at no charge to attendees.
Limit: 30 people
CONTINUING EDUCATION – 7 HOURS
Cost $325 – or $297.50 if signed up for both days.
Dermal Source, 1017 SW Morrison Street, Suite 210, Portland, Oregon 97205
Phone: 1-866-568-3223, Fax: 503-973-5433, www.dermalsource.com.
SATURDAY:
JEFF GOGUE - GUT LEVEL MARKETING - 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.
Everything I know about artistry. How to sell artwork... and make a living at it:
Art theory
Marketing
Becoming a world class artist
Prints, DVDs, Limited editions
Building lasting value in your art
Gallery shows
Juried art shows
Question and answer
COUNTS TOWARD CONTINUED EDUCATION
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $175
JAMES KERN - ADVANCED COVER-UPS - 5 P.M. - 8 P.M.
James is one of the leading cover up tattoo artists in the industry. This seminar will teach the tattoo artist, beginner to advanced, cover-up techniques. This seminar discusses the technical aspects of the design and application of the cover-up tattoo, including reworking tattoos and
covering up after laser removal. A very informative and useful seminar for any tattoo artists
arsenal. Be sure to bring any photos of tattoos for critique and advice from James. The Seminar
includes a slide show presentation and question and answer.
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $150
MARY JANE HAAKE SAT OCT. 10, 2009 “CAMOUFLAGE RESTORATION AND TATTOO
LIGHTENING” 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. - Scars, Burns, Skin Graft and Nipple/Areola Recoloration. An in-depth
discussion of the challenges of working with different types of scars, including burns, surgical scars
and skin grafts.
Live models needing nipple/areola restoration or scar repigmentation will discuss their unique
challenges and receive repigmentation work - a unique opportunity to come face-to-face with
restoration work.
Learn to determine whether a permanent makeup procedure can be color corrected to achieve the
appropriate color or shape, or whether to apply color lightening techniques in order to achieve the
best results.
This workshop will teach you everything you need to know in order to add these procedures to
your studio, including needle and color choices, intake forms, insurance information and
aftercare. Handouts and recipes provided.
2:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. - Tattoo Removal and Color Lightening Workshop explores the history of
removal, and current available techniques. Mary Jane Haake brings over 30 years of experience
to these seminars. and has shared the podium with Dr. Ken Lee, Head of the OHSU Laser
Program, and Frances Storrs, Head of Dermatology at OHSU, on topics involving tattoo removal
and allergic reactions.
Dermal Source products used throughout these procedures will be made available for sale at the
Expo.
This workshop will be recorded with the use of extreme close up lenses, and the recording will be
made available at no charge to attendees.
CONTINUING EDUCATION – 7 hours
Limit: 30 people
Cost $325 or $297.50 if attending both days
Dermal Source, 1017 SW Morrison Street, Suite 210, Portland, Oregon 97205
Phone: 1-866-568-3223, Fax: 503-973-5433, www.dermalsource.com.
SUNDAY:
CHRIS VANNEKAMP/TAYLOR CORT - COLOR REALISM - 11 A.M.- 3 P.M.
There will be a tattoo done that is a collaborative mixed media of realism. traditional and graphic illustrative. It will start with proper stencil layout and freehand application, through all the how’s
and why’s during the piece itself. Covering shading and color blending. It will be an all out assault
of everything we know about this style of tattooing, packed in to 4 hours.
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $200
JAMES KERN - TATTOOING ALEX GREY- 4 PM. - 5 P.M.
James Kern will be presenting his approach to tattooing the complex imagery of visionary artist
Alex Grey. Discussion will include the breakdown of the images into a line drawing, as well as
approaches to outlining and coloring these complex designs. The seminar is a slideshow
and discussion lasting approximately one hour.
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Limit: 30 people
Cost: $60
