UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF TECHNICAL MASTERY AND COLOR SURREALISM
An exclusive opportunity to sharpen your skills and level up your tattoo career with Rich Harris.
“Tattoo Systems: Structure – Skill – Strategy”
Eden EDU is thrilled to present a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the most respected artists in the industry. Rich Harris (@harristattooart)—visiting us from the UK—is globally recognized for his large-scale tattoos, masterful color saturation, and bold, graphic compositions that blend realism and surrealism into one iconic style.
Rich’s approach isn’t just about creating stunning tattoos—it’s about building pieces that last. His deep understanding of color theory, design composition, and technical execution ensures every tattoo reads clearly from a distance and stands the test of time. He's won awards at some of the most prestigious conventions in the world.
Over the last decade, Rich has traveled the world to both learn and teach. His teaching style is immersive, approachable, and packed with insight—and this is your chance to absorb it all, up close and personal.
Seminar Schedule
Day 1: Tattoo Techniques and Presentation
Check-in will begin at 10:00AM. A light breakfast and coffee will be provided. The seminar will begin promptly at 10:30AM.
Rich will finish a live color realism tattoo (started the day before) on a client while going over his technique.
Rich will give a lecture/presentation with visual aids outlining his tattoo and art principles, as well as his tattoo techniques.
Q&A will be open all day to ask any questions you’d like for Rich to answer.
Lunch will be catered.
Day 2: Hands-on Fake Skin and Design
Doors will open at 10:00AM. A light breakfast and coffee will be provided.
Each student will work through a tattoo designed by Rich on pre-stenciled fake skin.
Throughout the day, Rich will walk around to each participant to give them live feedback to tattoo exactly how he does.
Rich will also have his own fake skin on the screen for the class to see to demonstrate specific tattoo techniques.
Lunch will be catered.
What we’ll cover
In this seminar, you’ll learn Rich’s entire tattoo and design process, including:
How Rich creates his signature blend of realism and surrealism
His full tattoo setup—including needle and ink selection
How he mixes and layers color for vibrant, saturated results
Techniques for achieving clean blends, contrast, and bold structure
How to photograph your work like a professional
And anything else you want to learn. Rich will answer any and all questions you have.
What’s Provided
A light breakfast and catered lunch each day (dietary restrictions will be accounted for)
Fake skin and references
A selection of slides from Rich’s presentation
Everything you need to tattoo, except your machine/power supply.
Who This Seminar is Appropriate For
Any tattoo artist can benefit from this seminar. Many of Rich’s techniques and methods are transferrable to any style.
This seminar is for professional tattoo artists and apprentices only. You must be experienced using a tattoo machine.
Enrollment
The cost of the seminar is $3,500. Payment due in full upon application acceptance and it is nonrefundable.
To preserve the quality of instruction and to give each of you as much time with Rich as possible, this seminar is open to a limited number of students. Applications will be considered in the order of submission.
By applying for this seminar, you agree to these terms.
Click the link below to apply.