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Information on all of the seminars and other events are listed below the following
schedule. New events will be added as they are confirmed.
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
2:00 PM – Expo Opens!!
2:00 PM – “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” Seminar
3:30 PM – First Through the Door Contest
3:34 PM – Skateboard Demos
5:00 PM – Anaya Tribal at Main Stage
5:00 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Opens
6:00 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Closes
6:30 PM – Evening Tattoo Contests at Main Stage
8:00 PM – Live Music from Primary at Main Stage
10:00 PM – Expo Closes for the Night
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
10:00 AM – Expo Opens!!
11:30 AM – First Through the Door Contest
12:00 PM – Bloodborne Pathogens Class
1:00 PM – Skateboard Demos & Best Trick Contest
4:00 PM – Roller Derby – AZ Derby Dames v. Derby City Derby
4:00 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Opens
5:30 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Closes
6:00 PM – Evening Tattoo Contests at Main Stage
7:00 PM – Anaya Tribal at Main Stage
8:00 PM – Live Music from Primary at Main Stage
10:00 PM – Expo Closes for the Night
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008
10:00 AM – Expo Opens!!
11:30 AM – First Through the Door Contest
1:00 PM – Skateboard Demos
2:30 PM – Registration for Final Tattoo Contests Opens
3:30 PM – Registration for Final Tattoo Contests Closes
4:00 PM – Final Tattoo Contests
6:00 PM – Expo Closes Until Next Year
SEMINARS
“Working Clean” Blood Borne Pathogens Seminar
Taught by authorized OSHA outreach instructor, Jane Adler
This class includes but is not limited to basic BBP and how to
work as clean as possible in the daily operation of a traditional
and or cosmetic tattoo studio. This seminar covers many
topics and is a must for all professional artists and apprentices.
This class is a visual presentation with power point and lecture.
Class may last up to four (4) hours.
This seminar is a must for proof of annual BBP training as
required by federal law for all employees that work in the body
modification industry and many health departments in the U.S.
If a sole proprietor, you should still take annual training.
Registration cost is $100 per person, and will include handouts and a completion certificate good
for one year.
To register for the class, please click on the link below, fill out the
required information and submit. All registered attendees will be
invoiced for the $100 registration fee approximately 30 days prior
to the expo. Each class is limited to fifty (50) registered attendees.
About the Instructor:
Owner/operator of "Facial Art by Jane" since 1994.
Authorized OSHA outreach instructor
http://www.janeadler.com
Dates and times are as follows:
Saturday May 17, 2008 – 12:00pm
Register to attend BBP Seminar
“Everything but the Kitchen Sink”
Taught by custom tattoo artist and graphic designer, Mark Hartenberger, this seminar is designed
for tattoo artists looking to increase their talents in custom tattoo design. Participants can expect
to learn, through interactive and in-depth discussion, about color combinations, shading
techniques, and an intensive approach to custom tattoo design that can help them take their work
to a new level.
By using the steps explained in the
seminar, artists will improve their
custom artwork skills, increasing
the visual appeal of their tattoos.
This seminar is intended for any
tattoo artist that wants to expand
their understanding of color theory
and composition. Some computer
experience is recommended, but
not necessary.
Everything but the Kitchen Sink will
include a visual reference guide
and handouts that show several
examples of the topics discussed.
Attendees are encouraged to bring
their portfolios with them along with
any other material they would like
to discuss. Mark will be available
after the seminar for further
one-on-one discussion.
Registration cost is $100 per person.
To register for the seminar, please
click on the link below, fill out the
required information and submit.
All registered attendees will be
invoiced for the $100 registration fee
approximately 30 days prior to the
expo. Each seminar is limited to 75
registered participants.
About the Instructor:
Mark Hartenberger studied fine arts at the University of Kansas.
He has been tattooing professionally since 1996 and has been a graphic designer since 1994.
Mark works at Scratch the Surface Tattoo in Orlando, Florida.
http://www.markhartenberger.com
http://www.ststattoo.com
Dates and times are as follows:
Friday May 16, 2008 – 2:00pm Register to attend Seminar
"FREE PERMANENT COSMETIC SEMINARS"
There will be four separate permanent cosmetic seminars offered to attendees, free of charge.
Below are the seminars, their presenters and the date and times they will be offered. Attendance
is first come, first served and will be limited to the capacity of the room.
Seminar #1
This seminar will discuss the medications and contra-indications to be aware of before doing
body art, piercing or permanent makeup on a client. The presentation will be truly enlightening
and can prevent a simple elective procedure from turning into a 911 call or lawsuit.
Presenter
Dr. John Kercheval is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic
Board of Family Medicine. He is a Fellow and member of many medical
associations including the Association of Military Surgeons of the United
States. He recently returned from Afghanistan where he spent 5 months
treating American troops and Afghani soldiers. He currently practices at the
Sun Life Family Health Center in Casa Grande.
His wife, Dyanna Yost, has been a licensed aesthetician since 1987, has been
tattooing permanent makeup for 11 years and is a board certified Fellow and
Instructor with the American Academy of Micropigmentation. Dyanna is invited
to speak at many conventions about successful business marketing, how to
present a powerful portfolio and ways to minimize touch ups. She owns and
operates a post-secondary school for educating all aspects of cosmetic
tattooing, the Arizona Institute of Micropigmentation; her website is
www.makeup24-7.com. Besides doing procedures, she will have detailed
information on all classes from beginners to experienced tattoo artists.
Seminar #2
Bill Brickell will give an in-depth discussion of needles (point size, configurations, shaft size, core
grind width, needle penetration, slick vs. textural grinds). He will present a revolutionary new
hand tool and discuss the coil, rotary and digital systems. Bill’s presentations are always a
highlight so don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions of a needle expert.
Presenter
Bill Brickell has many years of experience in all aspects of Body
Modification. He is fully licensed and Board Certified as an instructor
of permanent cosmetics and holds a Master’s Degree in Makeup
Application. He has been piercing professionally for 29 years. He
has worked in London, Paris and New York. Bill owns and operates
The Cutting Edge Studio in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and works
with his wife Beth and daughter Aaliyah creating one-of-a-kind
exotic tattoo designs. Bill will be doing permanent makeup
procedures and piercing in the booth and will sell a full line of
needles.
Seminar #3
Helen Snow will demonstrate the tattoo style (coil machine) method of tattooing eyebrows and
eyeliner. You will not want to miss this opportunity to see how easy these procedures are to do
out of your own studio. Scott Irwin will discuss and illustrate how he uses bold color in a variety of
beautiful familiar designs but with his added contemporary twist. He’ll show how his thought
process and color theory create bold new beautiful tattoos.
Presenter
Helen Snow started doing permanent makeup procedures in 1991,
learning her technique from experienced tattoo artists. Prior to that
she supervised makeup applications and hair styles for a major fashion
catalog. She is a Board Certified teacher of permanent cosmetics and
while training new people in the industry, she specializes in 3-day
classes for the established tattoo artist. She also uses the rotary pen,
digital and hand tool methods and owns Permanent Cosmetic Center of
Scottsdale.
Seminar #4
Elli Edgar and Heather Hamel will discuss transforming makeup into permanent makeup for
your clients. Elli comes from a tattoo background and will tell how easy it is to provide permanent
makeup out of a tattoo studio. She designed her own Handtool needles which she will be selling
in her booth. Heather comes from the model/photography industry and will explain how to assist
your client with their makeup color and designs. She will apply lash extensions in the booth by
appointment.
Presenters
Elli owns Painted Ladies in Phoenix, Arizona. She began her career
apprenticing for over a year with award-winning tattoo artist Dale
Orman. She has worked in Hollywood in costuming and makeup.
While doing permanent makeup in a tattoo studio she also worked for
plastic surgeons helping cancer and accident survivors regain self-
image. She specializes in camouflage and areola restoration. Elli
prefers the result of hand-tool infusion to apply makeup above the neck;
she uses a machine from the neck down. She is president of the Permanent Makeup Society of
Arizona and contributes her time and skills to “Women Living Free” and “BreastAid.”
Heather owns Club 42 Permanent Cosmetics in Phoenix, Arizona. She and Elli often teach
together and have patented a permanent blush applicator. She began her permanent makeup
tattooing career in 1999 and gives advance classes in makeup, camouflage, and areola
restoration. She applies and trains for the Fabulous 3D Lashes (lash extensions). She is also a
board member of PMS of Arizona and heads the Legislation division. They will be performing
procedures in their booth, as well as selling Edgar’s Hand Tools, Sun Pigments and Fabulous 3-D
Lash Extensions.
schedule. New events will be added as they are confirmed.
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
2:00 PM – Expo Opens!!
2:00 PM – “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” Seminar
3:30 PM – First Through the Door Contest
3:34 PM – Skateboard Demos
5:00 PM – Anaya Tribal at Main Stage
5:00 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Opens
6:00 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Closes
6:30 PM – Evening Tattoo Contests at Main Stage
8:00 PM – Live Music from Primary at Main Stage
10:00 PM – Expo Closes for the Night
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
10:00 AM – Expo Opens!!
11:30 AM – First Through the Door Contest
12:00 PM – Bloodborne Pathogens Class
1:00 PM – Skateboard Demos & Best Trick Contest
4:00 PM – Roller Derby – AZ Derby Dames v. Derby City Derby
4:00 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Opens
5:30 PM – Registration for Evening Tattoo Contests Closes
6:00 PM – Evening Tattoo Contests at Main Stage
7:00 PM – Anaya Tribal at Main Stage
8:00 PM – Live Music from Primary at Main Stage
10:00 PM – Expo Closes for the Night
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008
10:00 AM – Expo Opens!!
11:30 AM – First Through the Door Contest
1:00 PM – Skateboard Demos
2:30 PM – Registration for Final Tattoo Contests Opens
3:30 PM – Registration for Final Tattoo Contests Closes
4:00 PM – Final Tattoo Contests
6:00 PM – Expo Closes Until Next Year
SEMINARS
“Working Clean” Blood Borne Pathogens Seminar
Taught by authorized OSHA outreach instructor, Jane Adler
This class includes but is not limited to basic BBP and how to
work as clean as possible in the daily operation of a traditional
and or cosmetic tattoo studio. This seminar covers many
topics and is a must for all professional artists and apprentices.
This class is a visual presentation with power point and lecture.
Class may last up to four (4) hours.
This seminar is a must for proof of annual BBP training as
required by federal law for all employees that work in the body
modification industry and many health departments in the U.S.
If a sole proprietor, you should still take annual training.
Registration cost is $100 per person, and will include handouts and a completion certificate good
for one year.
To register for the class, please click on the link below, fill out the
required information and submit. All registered attendees will be
invoiced for the $100 registration fee approximately 30 days prior
to the expo. Each class is limited to fifty (50) registered attendees.
About the Instructor:
Owner/operator of "Facial Art by Jane" since 1994.
Authorized OSHA outreach instructor
http://www.janeadler.com
Dates and times are as follows:
Saturday May 17, 2008 – 12:00pm
Register to attend BBP Seminar
“Everything but the Kitchen Sink”
Taught by custom tattoo artist and graphic designer, Mark Hartenberger, this seminar is designed
for tattoo artists looking to increase their talents in custom tattoo design. Participants can expect
to learn, through interactive and in-depth discussion, about color combinations, shading
techniques, and an intensive approach to custom tattoo design that can help them take their work
to a new level.
By using the steps explained in the
seminar, artists will improve their
custom artwork skills, increasing
the visual appeal of their tattoos.
This seminar is intended for any
tattoo artist that wants to expand
their understanding of color theory
and composition. Some computer
experience is recommended, but
not necessary.
Everything but the Kitchen Sink will
include a visual reference guide
and handouts that show several
examples of the topics discussed.
Attendees are encouraged to bring
their portfolios with them along with
any other material they would like
to discuss. Mark will be available
after the seminar for further
one-on-one discussion.
Registration cost is $100 per person.
To register for the seminar, please
click on the link below, fill out the
required information and submit.
All registered attendees will be
invoiced for the $100 registration fee
approximately 30 days prior to the
expo. Each seminar is limited to 75
registered participants.
About the Instructor:
Mark Hartenberger studied fine arts at the University of Kansas.
He has been tattooing professionally since 1996 and has been a graphic designer since 1994.
Mark works at Scratch the Surface Tattoo in Orlando, Florida.
http://www.markhartenberger.com
http://www.ststattoo.com
Dates and times are as follows:
Friday May 16, 2008 – 2:00pm Register to attend Seminar
"FREE PERMANENT COSMETIC SEMINARS"
There will be four separate permanent cosmetic seminars offered to attendees, free of charge.
Below are the seminars, their presenters and the date and times they will be offered. Attendance
is first come, first served and will be limited to the capacity of the room.
Seminar #1
This seminar will discuss the medications and contra-indications to be aware of before doing
body art, piercing or permanent makeup on a client. The presentation will be truly enlightening
and can prevent a simple elective procedure from turning into a 911 call or lawsuit.
Presenter
Dr. John Kercheval is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic
Board of Family Medicine. He is a Fellow and member of many medical
associations including the Association of Military Surgeons of the United
States. He recently returned from Afghanistan where he spent 5 months
treating American troops and Afghani soldiers. He currently practices at the
Sun Life Family Health Center in Casa Grande.
His wife, Dyanna Yost, has been a licensed aesthetician since 1987, has been
tattooing permanent makeup for 11 years and is a board certified Fellow and
Instructor with the American Academy of Micropigmentation. Dyanna is invited
to speak at many conventions about successful business marketing, how to
present a powerful portfolio and ways to minimize touch ups. She owns and
operates a post-secondary school for educating all aspects of cosmetic
tattooing, the Arizona Institute of Micropigmentation; her website is
www.makeup24-7.com. Besides doing procedures, she will have detailed
information on all classes from beginners to experienced tattoo artists.
Seminar #2
Bill Brickell will give an in-depth discussion of needles (point size, configurations, shaft size, core
grind width, needle penetration, slick vs. textural grinds). He will present a revolutionary new
hand tool and discuss the coil, rotary and digital systems. Bill’s presentations are always a
highlight so don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions of a needle expert.
Presenter
Bill Brickell has many years of experience in all aspects of Body
Modification. He is fully licensed and Board Certified as an instructor
of permanent cosmetics and holds a Master’s Degree in Makeup
Application. He has been piercing professionally for 29 years. He
has worked in London, Paris and New York. Bill owns and operates
The Cutting Edge Studio in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and works
with his wife Beth and daughter Aaliyah creating one-of-a-kind
exotic tattoo designs. Bill will be doing permanent makeup
procedures and piercing in the booth and will sell a full line of
needles.
Seminar #3
Helen Snow will demonstrate the tattoo style (coil machine) method of tattooing eyebrows and
eyeliner. You will not want to miss this opportunity to see how easy these procedures are to do
out of your own studio. Scott Irwin will discuss and illustrate how he uses bold color in a variety of
beautiful familiar designs but with his added contemporary twist. He’ll show how his thought
process and color theory create bold new beautiful tattoos.
Presenter
Helen Snow started doing permanent makeup procedures in 1991,
learning her technique from experienced tattoo artists. Prior to that
she supervised makeup applications and hair styles for a major fashion
catalog. She is a Board Certified teacher of permanent cosmetics and
while training new people in the industry, she specializes in 3-day
classes for the established tattoo artist. She also uses the rotary pen,
digital and hand tool methods and owns Permanent Cosmetic Center of
Scottsdale.
Seminar #4
Elli Edgar and Heather Hamel will discuss transforming makeup into permanent makeup for
your clients. Elli comes from a tattoo background and will tell how easy it is to provide permanent
makeup out of a tattoo studio. She designed her own Handtool needles which she will be selling
in her booth. Heather comes from the model/photography industry and will explain how to assist
your client with their makeup color and designs. She will apply lash extensions in the booth by
appointment.
Presenters
Elli owns Painted Ladies in Phoenix, Arizona. She began her career
apprenticing for over a year with award-winning tattoo artist Dale
Orman. She has worked in Hollywood in costuming and makeup.
While doing permanent makeup in a tattoo studio she also worked for
plastic surgeons helping cancer and accident survivors regain self-
image. She specializes in camouflage and areola restoration. Elli
prefers the result of hand-tool infusion to apply makeup above the neck;
she uses a machine from the neck down. She is president of the Permanent Makeup Society of
Arizona and contributes her time and skills to “Women Living Free” and “BreastAid.”
Heather owns Club 42 Permanent Cosmetics in Phoenix, Arizona. She and Elli often teach
together and have patented a permanent blush applicator. She began her permanent makeup
tattooing career in 1999 and gives advance classes in makeup, camouflage, and areola
restoration. She applies and trains for the Fabulous 3D Lashes (lash extensions). She is also a
board member of PMS of Arizona and heads the Legislation division. They will be performing
procedures in their booth, as well as selling Edgar’s Hand Tools, Sun Pigments and Fabulous 3-D
Lash Extensions.
