Next Dates
May 15-17, 2026. Three full days of training, Friday through Sunday.
Real Studio Training
Learn inside Picosa Ink Beauty Bar in Loveland, CO. Train where real clients are served every day.
Limited Spots
We keep class sizes small so every student gets personal attention and hands-on practice.
No Experience Needed
Level One is built for beginners. We teach you everything from the ground up. You just need to be 18 or older.
You Want to Pierce. You just Need a Place to Start.
Most people who want to become piercers hit the same wall.
They cannot find hands-on training close to home. State programs are long and expensive. Online courses do not let you practice on real skin. And learning by watching YouTube only gets you so far.
You do not need experience. You need the right teacher and the right room. Bella Danieli built this program so you can walk in with zero skills and walk out ready to pierce professionally. This is the only program like it in Northern Colorado.
Reserve Your SpotYour 3-Day Training Curriculum
Level One is designed to build strong foundational piercing skills while keeping the training accessible, safe, and affordable. Here's what your training includes at a glance.
- Day 1 - Friday Foundations of Piercing
- Anatomy and safe piercing angles
- Sterilization and studio hygiene
- Bloodborne pathogens education
- Jewelry materials and sizing
- Autoclave and tray setup
- Needle control practice
- Day 2 - Saturday Technique and Business
- Bloodborne pathogens certification testing
- Mapping, depth, and angle refinement
- Jewelry insertion techniques
- Troubleshooting anatomy
- Studio workflow and preparation
- Practice for live models
- Where to buy professional piercing supplies
- How to find safe, trusted suppliers
- Client documentation education (adult and minor waivers)
- Live Piercing Training (Focused on Lobes Only)
- Day 3 - Sunday Live Piercing and Client Care
- Piercing real clients under instructor supervision (focused on the most common and profitable in the piercing business)
- Anatomy-based placement and refinement
- Jewelry insertion and secure closures
- Client flow, confidence, and professionalism
- Aftercare education: how to explain healing, risks, and expectations
- Portfolio photos and documentation
- Final Evaluation
- Level One Certificate of Completion
Your Path From Student to Professional Piercer
Enroll and Prepare
Fill out the intake to get started. Then, pay a $500 deposit or pay in full to reserve your spot.
Train for 3 Full Days
Learn anatomy, safety, technique, and business basics. Practice on live models and build real skills in a working studio.
Get Certified
Pass your final evaluation and earn your Level One Certificate of Completion. Show employers and clients you trained the right way.
Join the Mentorship
Continue learning with our 3-month mentorship. Complete up to 25 supervised piercings at our studio and build real confidence.
Start Your Career
Open your own studio or join an existing shop. You'll have the skills, the certificate, and the confidence to work professionally.
Everything That Is Included in Level One
Here is what you get with your $1,650 enrollment:
- Student starter piercing kit
- Practice materials for all 3 days
- Digital training manual and workbook
- Adult and minor waiver education
- Sample consent and liability forms
- Aftercare education and sample materials
- Bloodborne pathogens preparation (certification exam taken separately, approx. $30)
- Live model piercing experience on Days 2–3 under direct supervision
- Private Facebook support group for Level One graduates
- Post-training Q&A and ongoing guidance after you go home
- Level One Certificate of Completion
With a 3 Month Mentorship
The 3-Month Mentorship is not required. But most graduates sign up for it.
Finishing Piercing Level One means you have the skills. The mentorship means you get to use them. Up to 25 supervised piercings. Build your experience and confidence with real clients.
Included in the Mentorship:
- Up to 25 assisted piercings at Picosa Ink
- Bella's direct guidance as your skills build
- Use of the Picosa Ink piercing station
- Level One piercings only during the mentorship period
How it Works:
- Models pay a tray fee per piercing to cover supply and setup costs
- 100% of tips from your models go directly to you
- Assistance decreases as your confidence builds
Level One Training and Mentorship Pricing
Pay in full and save 10%. Full price is $1,650. Pay in full and it drops to $1,485. We also offer a payment plan option with no interest and no credit check. Payment plan starts with a $500 deposit with the remaining balance due before Day 1.
- Level One Training $1,650
- Pay in full at enrollment and save 10%. Your total drops to $1,485.
- Payment plan available: $500 deposit to reserve your spot. The remaining $1,150 is split into payments due before Day 1.
- No interest. No credit check. All payments are final and non-refundable.
- Includes your starter kit, practice materials, training manual, aftercare education, waiver training, certificate, and ongoing student support.
- 3-Month Mentorship $1,100
- Pay $1,100 in full or $400 per month for 3 months.
- Complete up to 25 supervised piercings at Picosa Ink Beauty Bar. Use of the studio piercing station is included.
- All piercing supplies are provided by the studio. Models pay a tray fee per piercing to cover supplies and setup. Tray fees are separate from tuition.
- All mentorship payments are final and non-refundable. 100% of tips from models belong to you.
Pay in full at enrollment and save 10%. Your total drops to $1,485.What Our Students Say
I just finished my training with Picosa Ink Academy. I absolutely loved every step of the process. We got to see beginning to end and practice on lots of different people with lots of different styles. We got to practice different piercings. It was just an overall great experience.
Stephanie Chapman Level 1 StudentI am a Phlebotomist and permanent jewelry artist. I was part of the inaugural class of Picosa Ink Piercing Academy. I really appreciated all of the hands on learning we got to do including seeing the full process from start to finish. I really appreciated the flow of our weekend training. It was less intimidating starting with lobe piercings and learning from someone who’s been in the industry for so long. Really nice to have a well rounded experience and be able to learn with other like minded individuals who are just as excited about piercing as you are.
Sarah Level 1 StudentThe 3-day training program at Picosa Ink was exactly what I was looking for! I walked away with the knowledge and hands-on experience I needed to begin piercing with confidence. What truly sets Picosa Ink’s program apart is what happens after training ends. I now pierce out of my own space, and I never feel like I’m navigating this industry alone. I have ongoing access to speak with my instructor and a community of peers who completed the program. Whether I have a question about a technique, jewelry, or just want to connect with others in the field, that support system is always there. For anyone looking to break into piercing without sacrificing the pace of their life, I can’t recommend this program enough.
Erika A. Level 1 StudentBefore training with Bella, opening my own piercing studio honestly felt intimidating and almost out of reach. I had the passion and the vision, but I knew how important proper education, safety, and hands-on training were before stepping into this industry professionally.Training with Bella completely changed that for me. Not only did she teach the technical side of piercing, but she also created an environment where I felt supported, encouraged, and genuinely capable of doing this professionally and safely. What stood out most to me was how much care and intention she puts into her students. She truly wants people to succeed the right way, with confidence, professionalism, and a strong understanding of safety and client care. I’m incredibly grateful for the knowledge, encouragement, and support I received throughout the training process. Bella helped turn something that once felt overwhelming into something I now feel confident and passionate about every single day.
Stephanie Level 1 Student
Bella Danieli
Bella did not come from a chain studio or a training program with hundreds of students.
She built Picosa Ink from the ground up as a single mom. She trained under the best. She studied fine arts for years before she ever picked up a piercing needle. She has completed over 1,000 tattoos and 100 plus piercings and she still treats every client like it is her first.
She created this academy because when she was learning, the kind of training she needed did not exist in Northern Colorado. Now it does.
- Fine Line Master Training
- Certified Paramedical Tattoo Practitioner
- 1 of 2 Fine Line Specialists in Northern Colorado
- 100% Vegan, Cruelty-Free Studio
- Over 100 Individuals Pierced
Fawn Berry
Certified Piercer at Picosa Ink. Assistant and Fine Line Artist in training.
She came to Picosa Ink for training and quickly finished her certification in piercing. Soon she was so knowledgeable that she leads the Piercing Level 1 Courses. Currently she is a Fine Line Tattoo Artist in Training.
- Piercing Level 2 Certification
The only step left is reserving your seat.
Apply today to start your piercing career.