Courses

About the courses

You may have known us in the past The Academy – Body Piercing School of Excellence. No matter what changes our studio goes through, our strong foundation remains the same, and our desire to be “raising the standards” is at the heart of everything we do.

 Pierce of Art is a modern, innovative and ambitious school and is one of the largest body piercing training course providers in the UK. Renowned for its excellence in quality teaching and method research, the school attracts students from all over the UK and from across Europe. Students over the years have travelled from as far as Australia, Kuwait, Brazil, Swaziland, Dubai, Norway & Sweden.

You will be learning here in our dedicated piercing school which runs alongside our busy piercing studio, witnessing piercings by experienced piercers alongside your learning, you will be part of our team the entire time you are here, in a relaxed working environment, with a big focus on learning.

Every single student who studies with us is entitled to lifetime support from our dedicated team of experienced piercers. We will provide practical, theoretical and business support wherever needed. We are also happy to arrange a visit to your studio to help you get on your feet.

We offer over 80 hours of learning, something we are confident that no other course in the UK can offer. The course will finish with both written and practical exam. We will be here to support you the entire time, rest assured we want you to pass!

Who is the course for?

Our courses are for students with little or no body piercing knowledge who are wishing to achieve an industry leading body piercing qualification with extended study time.

We cater to all abilities and experience levels and our courses are available for students who have already begun their piercing journey and want to sharpen up their skills.

We understand that piercing apprenticeships are hard to come by and we strive to provide a condensed apprenticeship to give you the foundation knowledge to build on throughout your piercing life.

So whether you have never picked up a needle or a blade before, or if you’ve been doing this for years, we have the support and knowledge here waiting for you!

Available Courses

The Foundation Piercing Course 
– blade piercing techniques
– hands on practical training in a real studio, on real clients
– thorough hygiene training
– lifetime support from experienced piercers
– ability to competently perform a wide range of body piercing
– in depth knowledge of piercing names, placements and appropriate jewellery
– control of blood borne viruses
– insight into the history of body piercing
– advanced sterilisation techniques

Starter kits are also available for purchase.

Our piercing courses can be bundled together to suit you and the business you are growing.

Professional Development Course

This course is for people with at least 1 year studio piercing experience, or people who have attended one of our foundation courses.

The professional development course is to help keep you up to date and your piercing skills ‘sharp’, covering updated techniques and standards within an ever evolving industry.

This course covers, advanced piercing placements, freehand piercing techniques, up to date jewellery standards.

Dermal Anchors & Skin Divers

Further Information available on request.

Genital Piercings

Further Information available on request.