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Fine Line Tattoo Course in London

CPD accredited fine line tattoo training in Central London. Whether you're a complete beginner or an existing artist looking to specialise, we have a course that takes you where you want to go.

26 Cable Street, London, E1 8NT
Courses run monthly
What You're Training In

What is Fine Line Tattooing?

Fine line tattooing is one of the fastest-growing specialisms in the UK tattoo industry. It uses single needles or tight needle groupings to create precise, delicate work: thin lines, intricate detail, botanical designs, portraits, and minimalist pieces that simply cannot be achieved with traditional tattooing techniques.

The style is hugely in demand across London and Greater London. Clients searching for fine line artists online convert at high rates, and established artists in the style are typically booked out weeks in advance.

Our London courses teach fine line from the ground up: needle science, machine setup for precision work, hand speed and pressure control, and the design principles that make fine line work last well on skin.

Fastest-Growing Tattoo Style in the UKSearch volume for fine line tattoos has grown over 300% in five years.
Higher Pricing PotentialFine line clients typically pay more per session than traditional tattoo clients, due to the skill and precision involved.
Broad Client DemographicFine line appeals to clients who would never visit a traditional tattoo studio, opening you up to a much larger market.
Works Alongside Existing SkillsIf you are already a tattoo or PMU artist, fine line is an add-on specialism that expands your bookings without replacing what you already do.
Sound familiar?

This Is for You

You've been staring at fine line tattoos on Instagram for months. You know this is what you want to do, or something to add to what you already do. But you're not sure where to start, whether you're good enough, or whether a course will actually get you to a point where you can charge clients.

We hear this from almost everyone who walks through our door in London. And almost everyone who completes one of our courses takes a paying booking within weeks.

  • You're in London, East London, South London or the surrounding areas and want to train locally
  • You're a complete beginner and have no idea where to start
  • You're a tattoo or PMU artist who wants to move into fine line
  • You want proper hands-on training, not a one-day workshop with no real practice
  • You want to know exactly what you're getting before you commit
Call Us: 0161 806 0501
Fine line tattoo training in progress at Fine Line Tattoo Academy London
Two Courses. One Goal.

Choose Your London Course

Both courses run monthly at our London location. Both are CPD accredited, include your tattoo kit, and include live model tattooing. The difference is where you're starting from.

Intensive Training

4-Day Fine Line Masterclass

£899
4 Days · London · CPD Accredited
+ Tattoo Kit Included
  • Open to complete beginners
  • Live model tattooing on the final day
  • Precision fine line technique & shading
  • Tattoo kit included (yours to keep)
  • CPD certificate upon completing
  • Lifetime support
Book London: £899

Secure your place with a deposit. Full balance due before your course date. Contact us to arrange.

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Upcoming London Dates

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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 18 – Fri 29 May 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 1 – Fri 12 Jun 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 22 - 25 June 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 6 – Fri 17 Jul 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London Mon 20 – Thu 23 Jul 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 3 – Fri 14 Aug 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 17 - 20 August 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 7 – Fri 18 Sep 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 21 - 24 September 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 5 – Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 19 - 22 October 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 2 – Fri 13 Nov 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London Mon 16 – Thu 19 Nov 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London Mon 7 – Fri 18 Dec 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 21 - 24 December 2026 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 4 – 15 January 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 18 – 21 January 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 1 – 12 February 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 15 – 18 February 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 1 – 12 March 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 15 – 18 March 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 5 – 16 April 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 19 – 22 April 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 3 – 14 May 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 17 – 20 May 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 7 – 18 June 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 21 – 24 June 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 5 – 16 July 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 19 – 22 July 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 2 – 13 August 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 16 – 19 August 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 6 – 17 September 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 20 – 23 September 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 4 – 15 October 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 18 – 21 October 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 1 – 12 November 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 15 – 18 November 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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10-Day Complete Beginner Course London 6 – 17 December 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£1599
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4-Day Fine Line Masterclass London 6 – 9 December 2027 · 10am–5pm daily£899
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Can't make these dates? View all upcoming UK dates or call us on 0161 806 0501 to discuss other options.

Find Us

London Location & Getting Here

Address Fine Line Tattoo Academy
26 Cable Street
London, E1 8NT
Phone 0161 806 0501
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Schedule Monthly courses
Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm each day
Getting Here Shadwell (Overground/DLR), 4 min walk
Whitechapel (Elizabeth line), 8 min walk
Historic East London, well-connected from all zones
Areas We Serve

Our London location is easily accessible from across the city and beyond. Students regularly travel from:

Shoreditch Hackney Islington Camden Brixton Clapham Dalston Bethnal Green Hoxton Clerkenwell Southwark Greenwich Lewisham Peckham Stoke Newington
£450–£1,000 Per day as an established fine line artist
£4,500+ Per week at full client capacity
Weeks Until many of our students take their first paid booking

Fine Line in London Is a Career, Not a Side Hustle

London has the strongest demand for fine line tattooing in the UK. Fine line artists in London regularly charge £150 to £250 per hour. At full capacity, that is £450 to £1,000 per day.

Quality artists in the capital build full client lists faster than anywhere else in the country.

The investment is £899 or £1,599. The return, if you commit, is a career.

Start Your Journey in London
No Guesswork

What Happens After You Book

We know committing to a course is a big decision. Here is exactly what to expect from the moment you get in touch.

Get in Touch

Call us on 0161 806 0501 or submit the contact form. Tell us which course you're interested in and your preferred London dates. We confirm availability the same day.

Secure Your Place

Pay a deposit to hold your London spot. The balance is due before your course start date. We are flexible and can work around you. No place is confirmed until the deposit is received.

Your Pre-Course Pack

We send you everything you need: full venue address and directions, transport details, what to wear, what to bring, and a pre-read to get you thinking the right way before day one.

Questions before you book? Call 0161 806 0501 and we will answer everything honestly.

What London Students Say

Real Results From Real People

★★★★★

"I came in with zero experience and left with the confidence to take on my first paying clients. The small class size meant I had the instructor's attention all day. I'd never have got that anywhere else."

Sarah M. Shoreditch · 4-Day Fine Line Masterclass
★★★★★

"The 10-day course was everything I needed to change careers completely. I was working in an office six months ago. Now I'm fully booked and turning clients away. London made this possible."

James T. Hackney · 10-Day Complete Beginner Course
★★★★★

"As a PMU artist transitioning into tattooing, I wasn't sure the course would suit me. It was perfect. The instructors understood exactly where I was coming from and tailored feedback to my specific situation."

Priya K. Islington · 4-Day Fine Line Masterclass
Student Work

Our Students' Work

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Every piece below was created by a Fine Line Tattoo Academy student during live training, on real models, under expert supervision. This is the standard you can expect to reach.

From the Academy

Guides on building a career in fine line tattooing, from your first six months to earnings and training pathways.

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Common Questions

London Course FAQ

Yes. Fine Line Tattoo Academy runs CPD accredited fine line tattoo courses monthly at our London location (Central London, E1 8NT). We offer the 4-Day Fine Line Masterclass and the 10-Day Complete Beginner Course for those starting from scratch. Contact us for the next available date.
Our London studio is in Central London, E1 8NT, accessible via the Central line, Elizabeth line, and Northern line, with multiple stations within ten minutes walk. Full directions and venue details are sent to all students once their booking is confirmed.
Yes. The 10-Day Complete Beginner Course is designed exactly for you. It starts from absolute scratch: machine setup, needle knowledge, skin theory, progressive line work on practice skins, and then live model tattooing. By the end of ten days in London, you'll have tattooed real clients under full expert supervision and have the CPD and IPC Level 2 certificates to prove it.
The 4-Day Fine Line Masterclass is the right fit. Your existing machine experience transfers directly. The course focuses specifically on the fine line technique, needle configuration, hand control, and design aesthetic that body tattoo work demands. We cover the regulatory differences between PMU and tattooing during the course.
Yes. Secure your London place with a deposit and pay the balance before your course date. Call us on 0161 806 0501 or send a message and we'll sort out a payment plan that works for you.
Many of our London students take their first paid bookings within weeks of completing. The live model sessions, portfolio work, and business and Instagram module are all designed to get you client-ready. Speed depends on you: your practice, your social presence, and your confidence. The London fine line market is the strongest in the UK and demand for quality work is consistently high.
Established fine line tattoo artists in London regularly charge £150 to £250 per hour. At full client capacity, that translates to £450 to £1,000 per day and over £4,500 per week. London has the strongest demand for fine line work in the UK, and quality artists with a solid Instagram presence build full client lists faster than anywhere else in the country. The course price pays for itself with a handful of early bookings.
Yes. In England, tattooing requires registration with your local authority. In London, this means registering with the relevant London borough council for wherever you plan to work. We cover the full licensing process as part of the business module on both courses and will point you in the right direction for your specific borough. It is a straightforward process and we will walk you through it.

Ready to Train in London?

Spaces at our London location fill quickly, especially for spring and summer dates. Secure your place today with a deposit and we'll send you everything you need to prepare.

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