Eden Education

Deanna James: Atelier Workshop

You've got a strong foundation of technique, a signature style, and you've found some success as a tattoo artist. But what's next?

August 21-25 Eden Body Art Studios In-person, 5-Day Intensive
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It's time to get to the next level.

For Advanced Artists OnlyThis isn’t a beginner seminar. It’s a deep, immersive workshop designed for artists who are already skilled—but know they’re capable of more.
More Than a Seminar. An Intensive Experience.Over five transformative days, you’ll paint, design, tattoo, and receive real-time coaching from Deanna James—one of the most celebrated painterly tattoo artists in the world.
What You'll Leave WithYou’ll walk away with elevated design skills, sharper technical execution, and a renewed sense of purpose in your work.
Intimiate FeedbackThis seminar is limited to 5 students only. Deanna will spend hours with you directly over the course of 5 days, giving completely personalized feedback and instruction.

Work From Previous Students

Who Is This For

This workshop is for you if:

You’re an established artist, but feel like you’ve hit a creative plateau

You have a strong technical foundation in the areas of whip shading (pendulum motion) and color packing

You’re craving deeper artistic fulfillment and a more expressive style

You want direct access to high-level feedback and techniques

You’re looking to truly reach the next level as a tattoo artist.

You have faces and realism in your portfolio

This seminar is for highly advanced artists only. If you're not quite to that level yet, we can recommend another format to learn from Deanna.

"It’s not just information she gives you. It’s growth she creates. You can genuinely feel that she cares about your evolution, and that really makes all the difference." -@marily_tattoo

Seminar Structure

Day 1

Painting Theory + Oil Painting Class

Day 2

Design + Reference Lab

Day 3

Tattoo Theory + Fake Skin Technique Practice

Day 4-5

Live Tattoo Days

What's Included

Portfolio Critique

  • You and Deanna will do a deep dive into your previous work to identify your next steps

Private Tattoo Business Strategy Call with Colton James

  • Ask the co-owner of Eden any questions you might have about your personal business as a tattoo artist or about your studio.

Structured Career Roadmap from Deanna

  • What to do next after the workshop

Supplies

  • All supplies included: inks + needles + fake skin + paints + canvas +easel.
  • Just bring your tattoo machine

Promotion

  • Get featured on Deanna's Instagram page (nearly 500k followers)

What People Say

She has this way of shifting your perspective. She’s the one that helped us understand that beyond technique, beyond composition, what really matters is emotion.

@marily_tattoo

Deanna really broke down the process and made it easy to understand. I took a lot out of this, more than just technique.

@mallorylynntattoos

It’s been a really amazing and one-of-a-kind experience that I’ve never had before in 10 years of tattooing.

@nacl4

Here I could really practice and have Deanna’s feedback in real time so you don’t make the same mistakes you normally do. She can give you guidance on whatever you need so you can perform the best.

@gab.munger.addik

Your Instructor

Deanna James

Deanna James

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