Welcome to the Academy!

Hi there!

We are so excited to have you in our upcoming Piercing Training! It’s an honor to be part of your journey into this incredible and rewarding industry. Please read all of this carefully, as it contains all the important details to ensure you’re fully prepared for class. You have registered for one of the following classes:

Class Dates:

July 18th & 19th

August 10th & 11th

August 28th & 29th

Class Location:

Arizona Piercing Academy
4422 E. Indian School Rd.
Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Class Schedule:

  • Day One: 9 AM – 4 PM (Theory + live demonstration)

  • Day Two: Hands-on model session at your assigned time slot.
    (If you’re unsure of your model time, please reach out to confirm!)

Arrival & Parking Instructions:

  • Look for the gray and orange Space Face & Arizona Tattoo Academy building.

  • Weekdays: Park in uncovered spaces or on the street.

  • Weekends: You may park in any available spot, even if labeled.

  • Please arrive exactly at 9 AM – we need the time before class for setup. If you arrive early, please wait in the parking lot until we open the gate a few minutes before class begins.

Day One: Theory & Live Demonstrations

  • 9 AM – 12 PM: Piercing theory + business fundamentals.

  • 12 PM – 1 PM: Lunch break (you will need to leave the building during this time while we set up). There are several great restaurants and coffee shops within one block of the academy.

  • 1 PM – 4 PM: Live piercing demonstrations on models, including:

    • Lobes

    • Helix OR Flat

    • Conch

    • Forward Helix

    • Tragus

    • Nose

Day Two: Hands-On Piercing Session

You will be piercing live models during your assigned time slot.

You are responsible for providing your own models. Start reaching out to family and friends now to ensure availability. Each piercing is performed at a specific time so that Alesha and Brit can personally assist each student.

If your model wants multiple piercings, they must return at the designated time slot for each piercing. (Example: If they want lobes and a tragus piercing, they will need to come back at 6:15 PM for the tragus session.)

If we are assisting in finding models for you:

  • We will do our best to provide models, but it’s always a good idea to have a backup person on call in case of a no-show.

  • If a model does not show up, you will practice the piercing multiple times on a prosthetic ear to ensure you fully learn the technique.

Model Time Options:

(Delete the one not being used before sending)

Option 1:

  • 12:00 PM - Lobes

  • 12:15 PM - Helix

  • 12:30 PM - Conch

  • 12:45 PM - Forward Helix

  • 1:00 PM - Tragus

  • 1:15 PM - Nose

Option 2:

  • 2:00 PM - Lobes

  • 2:15 PM - Helix

  • 2:30 PM - Conch

  • 2:45 PM - Forward Helix

  • 3:15 PM - Tragus

  • 3:20 PM - Nose

Rescheduling Policy:

If an emergency prevents you from attending, you may transfer to a future class one time only if your tuition is paid in full before the original class start date. Otherwise, the $500 deposit and any processing fees are non-refundable.

Mandatory Bloodborne Pathogen Certification:

Before class, you must complete a Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate and provide proof of completion. We recommend:

Questions?

If you have any questions that weren’t covered here, feel free to reach out. Come dressed comfortably and be ready to learn luxury piercing!

We can’t wait to meet you!

Brit Shane & Alesha Christensen
Founders, Arizona Tattoo Academy & Arizona Piercing Academy