Previous Seminars & Teachers
Explore previous seminars and teachers from the Classic Tattoo Show. The listings below are an archive: dates, prices and seminar descriptions refer to past shows and are not current booking offers. Our May 28–30, 2027 seminar lineup is still being confirmed. We will announce 2027 teachers, topics and registration details separately.
Previous Seminars — 2026
SAGA ANDERSON
($150 Cost)
2026 seminar archive: Saga Anderson (@inkbysaga) was listed as a featured instructor for the June 2026 show. The advertised seminar explored color realism, depth, light, color transitions and composition in space and sci-fi tattoo work.
Historical listing: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:30–8:30 PM, Western Sports Complex, Arena 2. The listed price was $150. This is past-show information; no 2027 seminar with Saga is currently confirmed.
Tim O'Connor
($100 Cost)
2026 seminar archive: Tim O’Connor (@toc_tattoo) was a featured instructor in the June 2026 seminar series. Known for large-scale Japanese tattooing and freehand composition, his historical listing is preserved here. No 2027 seminar with Tim is currently confirmed.
The advertised 2026 session explored Tim’s freehand process: flow and body movement, drawing directly on skin, and composing large-scale Japanese tattoo work. This description is retained as an archive, not an offer to book a current seminar.
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.
CANCELLED
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)
2026 SEMINAR CANCELLED
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.
2026 seminar archive: Tim O’Connor (@toc_tattoo), known for large-scale Japanese tattooing and freehand composition, was listed in the June 2026 seminar series. The advertised session focused on flow, body movement, drawing directly on skin and planning large-scale work. Historical listing: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 2–5 PM, Western Sports Complex, Arena 2. The listed price was $100. This is past-show information; no 2027 seminar with Tim is currently confirmed.