These are classes, and workshops are for body piercing professionals and businesses and not offered to the general public.
(please email us for booking information)

Next Seminar

TBD - APP 2021

Interviews / Podcasts

Rob Hill featured in:
- Real Talk: A Piercing Podcast Episode 19 (click here)  by Will VonDoome
- Piercing Wizard Podcast 128 (click here) by Ryan Ouellette

Jacob Spjut featured in:
- Piercing Wizard Podcast 114 (click here) by Ryan Ouellette 

Publications

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 Educational Classes, Workshops and Talks

Scratching the Surface -  Delve into the magnified world of surface finish. We'll take a look at the 3D topography of a variety of body jewelry materials and finishes, its role in body piercing, and some differences that just might change the way you look at your jewelry.
(60 min Class)

Polishing for the Piercer - A feature length presentation covering everything you need to know about jewelry polishing: buffing wheels, compounds, safety, common mistakes, scratches and most importantly technique. In addition to the class, a hands on - small workshop group training will be available. Walk out with the knowledge, skill and experience to add value to your studio.
(60 min class + Workshop available)

Getting Green - Anodizing 101 - Jewelry anodizing is common practice among body piercing studios these days.  Learn how to setup, use, apply an anodizing system into your business. Create spectacular colors on titanium and niobium jewelry, carry less stock, save money, and aide in the passivization of your jewelry.
(45 min class +Workshop available)

Introduction to Trauma Informed Body Modification -  Introduction to Trauma Informed Body Modification provides tangible skills builds from research informed practices to establish a safe and empowering modification experience for survivors of trauma. This session will provide a foundation of knowledge and improve the interpersonal relationship skill of professionals on an individual level.
(90 min Class)

Advanced Trauma Informed Body Modification - Advanced Trauma Informed Body Modification builds on the previous Introduction sessions offered. Trauma Informed Body Modification provides information and resources for professionals to establish a safe and empowering experiences for survivors of trauma. The session will provide intensive skill building and development of compassionate communication practices.
(120 min Workshop, New for 2020, Pending)

The Ear As Art - more coming soon...
(90 min Class)

Strategic Marking - more coming soon...
(60 min Workshop)
 
Advanced Industrial Concepts - ​This class will be focused on industrial ear piercings. Double, triple point industrials, connecting multi point projects and custom jewelry. Trace mapping and point mapping will be covered as well as an overview of the entire process from initial consultations to the final product.
(60 min Class)

Studio Security - Have you done enough? This is a scary question to answer. Protecting our investments from thieves is often overlooked, Studio Security will cover a variety of topics and techniques, breaking down affordable steps to protect your investment and prevent yourself from becoming a victim.
(60 min Class)

The Geodesic Sphere of Body Piercing - more coming soon...
(15 min Talk)

Selling the Sales Floor - (15 min Talk) "People won't pay that in MY city" - This has less to do with your city and more with the environment in which you find yourself in. Lets explore some contributing factors that are actually holding you back from reaching your sales success.
(15 min Talk)