Seminars
The Classic Tattoo Show and Arts Festival is a proud supporter of continued education in the tattoo industry. We believe that advancing the craft starts with learning from the artists who are actively redefining it. Over the years, we’ve hosted some of the most respected educators in tattooing—artists whose work and leadership have inspired countless others to grow.
2026 Featured Seminars:
SAGA ANDERSON
($150 Cost)
This year, we are thrilled to announce that Saga Anderson—known online as @inkbysaga—will be joining us as our featured seminar instructor. Saga is a Lucasfilm-certified artist, celebrated throughout the industry for his extraordinary Star Wars–themed space tattoos and the breathtaking galaxy and cosmic imagery that has become his signature. His bold, vibrant color realism is instantly recognizable, technically precise, and consistently pushes the limits of what tattooing can capture.
Saga’s seminar will dive into his approach to building depth, light, color transitions, and dynamic composition within complex space and sci-fi pieces. Whether you’re aiming to elevate your technical skills, strengthen your artistic voice, or explore new creative territories, learning from Saga promises to be a game-changing experience. Our seminar series.
The Seminar will be held at the Western Sports Complex Arena 2 on Thursday June 25th 2026 at 5:30pm-8:30pm
Tim O'Connor
($100 Cost)
This year, we’re honored to welcome Tim O’Connor—known online as @toc_tattoo—as part of our featured seminar series. Tattooing out of 10 Thousand Foxes Tattoo, Tim has built a strong reputation for his bold, confident approach to large-scale Japanese work and his mastery of freehand composition. Backed by multiple respected industry sponsors, Tim continues to push traditional Japanese tattooing forward while honoring its roots.
Tim’s seminar will focus on his freehand process, working live on a client with a large-scale Japanese bodysuit—John Luis. He’ll break down everything from how he approaches flow and body movement, to the specific pens and tools he prefers for
drawing directly on the skin,
and how he maps out
cohesive large-scale
compositions without relying
on stencils. This is a rare
opportunity to watch a
high-level artist design in
real time and explain every
decision as it happens.
There may also be exclusive
goodie grab bags included
for attendees.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your confidence in freehand work, improve large-scale layout, or refine your Japanese-inspired compositions, Tim’s seminar will deliver practical insight you can immediately apply to your own tattooing.
The seminar will be held at the Western Sports Complex Arena 2 on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 at 2pm-5pm.
JOSE BAENA
Joining us this year as our featured seminar instructor is Jose Baena.
Jose is a Colombian tattoo artist with over 12 years of experience, celebrated throughout the industry for his mastery of black and grey tattooing and his commanding approach to large-scale work. His technique is precise, deeply intentional, and rooted in a thorough understanding of how ink interacts with skin—not just in the chair, but through the healing process and beyond.
Jose's seminar will dive into the full evolution of his process—from pigment selection and building your own grey wash set, to tonal balance, saturation techniques, and working confidently across different skin types. He'll break down how he achieves clear planes and depth, why second passes matter, and how he approaches design and composition when tackling large-scale pieces. Whether you're looking to sharpen your technical foundation, refine your workflow, or push your black and grey work to the next level, learning from Jose promises to be a transformative experience.
The seminar will be held at the Western Sports Complex Arena 2 on
($100 Cost)
2025 Seminar
Reese is a freedom driven artist and entrepreneur, sprit-led expert in monetizing hobbies, who loves helping tattooers & creative entrepreneurs build 6-7 figure empire through unconventional & proven strategies!
A Tattoo Artist, Tattoo Shop Owner, and Spiritual Biz Mentor, & Meditation Queen. Her work focuses on helping heart-led intentional tattooers heal their wounds, shadows, and traumas, while simultaneously growing their brand and scaling their tattoo business.
Her Mission is to provide a somatic body experience AND proven strategy-based methodology to re-awakening the soul and bringing in the type of Wealth & overall Unique Success you want in your tattoo business.
2024 Seminars
Year one we welcomed Jacob Sheffield and Paul Lunetta of Elysium Studios in Grand Junction, Colorado, both renowned for their innovation, technical mastery, and contributions to modern tattoo artistry. Their seminars have consistently pushed artists to refine their skills and broaden their creative thinking.
That same year also had the honor of featuring our local Neo-traditional prodigy Sean Lisonbee, owner of MorningStar Tattoo in Ogden, Utah, whose dedication to craft, technique, and professional standards has made him a standout mentor in the Utah tattoo community.
