At Sessions, we’re here to show up for each other, and for the community we stand behind.
SIX PRESENTERS
TWO DAYS
ONE PURPOSE
CIRCA 2024
AUSTIN. TX
.09 .01-02. 2026
TATTOO EDUCATIONAL
.09 .01-.02
WE ARE
challenging the
the norm of
industry learning
THE CORE OF IT
our PRESENTERS
Every presenter we bring to Sessions is someone who truly inspires us. These are artists who live and breathe tattooing. People who care deeply about the industry, who are constantly learning, and who genuinely want to give back to the community.
WORKSHOPS
hands-on workshops are built to let you practice, experiment, and ask real questions, while getting honest, useful feedback.
SEMINARS
Interactive seminars on technique, mindset, and process, designed to give you ideas and different perspectives you can take and use in your own work
PANELS
Unfiltered conversations where artists share real stories, challenges, and insights, alongside open discussion with attendees in a space for the kind of dialogue that rarely happens.
networking
Connect with other artists, trade stories, swap ideas, and be part of a space built on real connection, mutual respect for our community, and genuine friendship.
MERCH
We love merch, and we designed it exclusively for Sessions attendees
we dont follow
trends
we follow
purpose
WHY SESSIONS?
More Than Seminars
Sessions is a two-day event built around workshops, seminars, critiques, Q&A panels, community and so much more.
Less sitting and listening. More doing, problem-solving, asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning alongside people who care where our industry is headed.
Crazy concept, we know.
Sessions is the kind of environment we wished existed when we were coming up; one where diversity thrives and we recognize there isn't just one way to approach tattooing, but thousands.
More Than Seminars
Sessions is a two-day event built around tattooing, with workshops, seminars, critiques, Q&A panels, community and so much more.
Less sitting and listening. More doing, problem-solving, asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning alongside people who care where our industry is headed.
Crazy concept, we know.
Sessions is the kind of environment we wished existed when we were coming up; one where diversity thrives and we recognize there isn't just one way to approach tattooing, but thousands.
More Than Seminars
Sessions is a two-day event built around Tattooing, with workshops, seminars, critiques, Q&A panels, community and so much more.
Less sitting and listening. More doing, problem-solving, asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning alongside people who care where our industry is headed.
Crazy concept, we know.
Sessions is the kind of environment we wished existed when we were coming up; one where diversity thrives and we recognize there isn't just one way to approach tattooing, but thousands.
WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
Tattooing
_001
We're tattooers first.
We got into this because we loved it: the craft, the grind, the people who taught us along the way. That never stopped being true.
Still isn't
Education
_002
Education isn't a new concept in tattooing. Somebody showed you something once.
This is us doing the same.
Tattooing
_001
We're tattooers first.
We got into this because we loved it: the craft, the grind, the people who taught us along the way. That never stopped being true.
Still isn't
Education
_002
Education isn't a new concept in tattooing. Somebody showed you something once.
This is us doing the same.
Active, Not Passive
_001
We're tattooers first.
We got into this because we loved it: the craft, the grind, the people who taught us along the way. That never stopped being true.
Still isn't
Tattooing
_001
We're tattooers first.
We got into this because we loved it: the craft, the grind, the people who taught us along the way. That never stopped being true.
Still isn't
Not a highlite real
_002
Education isn't a new concept in tattooing. Somebody showed you something once.
This is us doing the same.
Education
_002
Education isn't a new concept in tattooing. Somebody showed you something once.
This is us doing the same.
Built Around Community
_003
Less worrying about who's ahead. More learning from each other, building relationships, and making the industry a little better together.
Strange how well that works.
Community
_003
Less worrying about who's ahead. More learning from each other, building relationships, and making the industry a little better together.
Strange how well that works.
Community
_003
Less worrying about who's ahead. More learning from each other, building relationships, and making the industry a little better together.
Strange how well that works.
Where's
next
Austin... we're coming back.
After an incredible year, Sessions is heading back to the city where it all started.
September 1–2. Two days of learning, drawing, conversations, and the kind of community that keeps us coming back.
We're stoked to do it all over again.
WHAT .004 IS ALL ABOUT
We're going back to basics. Because sometimes the fastest way forward is slowing down and spending time with the fundamentals.
We're focusing on the things that matter: drawing, design, composition, flow, creativity, client care, communication, critical thinking and building a career that outlasts trends and algorithms.
The best part? Collaborating with people you'll probably steal ideas from (kidding... mostly) and questioning every life decision that led you to this industry.
Welcome to Sessions .004.
Where we pretend "community over competition" is real. …and honestly?
Most days it actually is.
.004
AUSTIN
General Admission
Location
Palmers Event Center
Date
.09 .1-2 .2026
Presenters
8
.004
AUSTIN
General Admission
Location
Palmers Event Center
Date
.09 .1-2 .2026
Presenters
8
.004
AUSTIN
General Admission
Location
Palmers Event Center
Date
.09 .1-2 .2026
Presenters
8
We're going back to basics. Because sometimes the fastest way forward is slowing down and spending time with the fundamentals.
We're focusing on the things that matter: drawing, design, composition, flow, creativity, client care, communication, critical thinking and building a career that outlasts trends and algorithms.
The best part? Collaborating with people you'll probably steal ideas from (kidding... mostly) and questioning every life decision that led you to this industry.
Welcome to Sessions .004.
Where we pretend "community over competition" is real. …and honestly?
Most days it actually is.
.004
AUSTIN
General Admission
Location
Palmers Event Center
Date
.09 .1-2 .2026
Presenters
8
We're going back to basics. Because sometimes the fastest way forward is slowing down and spending time with the fundamentals.
We're focusing on the things that matter: drawing, design, composition, flow, creativity, client care, communication, critical thinking and building a career that outlasts trends and algorithms.
The best part? Collaborating with people you'll probably steal ideas from (kidding... mostly) and questioning every life decision that led you to this industry.
Welcome to Sessions .004.
Where we pretend "community over competition" is real. …and honestly?
Most days it actually is.
EVENTS
ATTENDESS
PRESENTERS
FRIENDS MADE
THE EVEN
Built Around Community
_004
Less weird competition energy. More artists helping each other make stronger work and build a better industry together. Crazy concept, we know.
Day 1
Squire Strahan
Chief Stress Absorber
Day 2
Russell Widner
Operations Overlord
Where's
next
Austin... we're coming back.
After an incredible year, Sessions is heading back to the city where it all started.
September 1–2. Two days of learning, drawing, conversations, and the kind of community that keeps us coming back.
WHAT .004 IS ALL ABOUT
We're going back to basics. Because sometimes the fastest way forward is slowing down and spending time with the fundamentals.
We're focusing on the things that matter: drawing, design, composition, flow, creativity, client care, communication, critical thinking and building a career that outlasts trends and algorithms.
The best part? Collaborating with people you'll probably steal ideas from (kidding... mostly) and questioning every life decision that led you to this industry.
Welcome to Sessions .004.
Where we pretend "community over competition" is real. …and honestly?
Most days it actually is.
.004
AUSTIN
General Admission
Location
Palmers Event Center
Date
.09 .1-2 .2026
Presenters
8
.004
AUSTIN
General Admission
Location
Palmers Event Center
Date
.09 .1-2 .2026
Presenters
8
presenting
The people helping make these two days productive, inspiring, and only slightly overwhelming at .004.
Whats new?
We got all kind of things coming to sessions!
SESSIONS CONNECT
SESSIONS CONNECT
Part community, part resource, part group chat that somehow stays useful. Sessions Connect is the app we've always wanted. A place to share work, ask questions, get feedback, exchange ideas, and build relationships with artists who genuinely want to see each other do better.
• Share artwork and works in progress for critiques and feedback
• Ask questions and learn from artists with different perspectives
• Stay connected with presenters and attendees after the event
• Join discussions on tattooing, design, business, creativity, and the occasional completely unnecessary debate
• Find guest spots, travel recommendations, booth partners, and other opportunities
• Buy, sell, and trade equipment, books, artwork, and tattoo-related gear
DRAWING WITH INTENTION
GESTURE, EMOTION, AND DESIGN
TECHNIQUE BUILDS CONFIDENCE
DESIGN WITH INTEGRITY
LIGHT, COLOR & READABILITY
WORK THAT RESONATES
SKETCH MORE, DRAW LESS
Crafting The Client Experience
presenting
The people helping make these two days productive, inspiring, and only slightly overwhelming at .004.
UPCOMING sessions
WHERE
AUSTIN
08.17-18.2025
WHEN
.09 .1-2 .2026
08.17-18.2025
LOCATION
Palmers Event Center
08.17-18.2025
SESSIONS .003
Austin is where Sessions was first imagined, so it only feels right to bring it back home.
This time, we wanted to rebuild what Sessions is, and what it could be. That means adding hands-on workshops where you apply what you're learning as you go, and reworking seminars to be more interactive, with live drawing built in.
Add in panels, mixers, and a collaborative environment and this Sessions is going to be epic.
Want a more detailed look at what Sessions entails? Head to our Learn page.
presenters
WE BELIEVE THAT
we ARE CAPABLE
OF MORE
WHAT THEY SAID.
1
/
3
"Sessions gave me invaluable insight into the art and business of tattooing, with diverse presenters offering new, unexpected perspectives."
REBECCA BLAIR
SESSIONS .001
"REFORM helps us with amazing ideas, and also provides excellent execution during our partnerships."
Michael Jeston
Los Santos Custom / Marketing Manager
"REFORM exceeded our expectations. Their ability to combine functionality with aesthetics is truly exceptional."
Carl Johnson
GroveTech / COO
Whats new?
We got all kind of things coming to sessions!
SESSIONS CONNECT
Part community, part resource, part group chat that somehow stays useful. Sessions Connect is the app we've always wanted. A place to share work, ask questions, get feedback, exchange ideas, and build relationships with artists who genuinely want to see each other do better.
• Share artwork and works in progress for critiques and feedback
• Ask questions and learn from artists with different perspectives
• Stay connected with presenters and attendees after the event
• Join discussions on tattooing, design, business, creativity, and the occasional completely unnecessary debate
• Find guest spots, travel recommendations, booth partners, and other opportunities
• Buy, sell, and trade equipment, books, artwork, and tattoo-related gear
OUR SPONSERS
CARRIED BY
THOSE WHO
STAND WITH US
WHAT THEY SAID.
1
/
3
"REFORM helps us with amazing ideas, and also provides excellent execution during our partnerships."
Michael Jeston
Los Santos Custom / Marketing Manager
"REFORM exceeded our expectations. Their ability to combine functionality with aesthetics is truly exceptional."
Carl Johnson
GroveTech / COO
"Sessions reminded me how important it is to keep learning. Getting to hear from so many different artists in one place gave me new perspectives, new connections, and real inspiration I can carry into my career."
David Bruehl
SESSION .001-.003
WHAT THEY SAID.
1
/
3
"Sessions reminded me how important it is to keep learning. Getting to hear from so many different artists in one place gave me new perspectives, new connections, and real inspiration I can carry into my career."
David Bruehl
SESSION .001-.003
"REFORM helps us with amazing ideas, and also provides excellent execution during our partnerships."
Michael Jeston
Los Santos Custom / Marketing Manager
"REFORM exceeded our expectations. Their ability to combine functionality with aesthetics is truly exceptional."
Carl Johnson
GroveTech / COO
WHAT THEY SAID.
1
/
3
"Sessions reminded me how important it is to keep learning. Getting to hear from so many different artists in one place gave me new perspectives, new connections, and real inspiration I can carry into my career."
David Bruehl
SESSION .001-.003
"REFORM helps us with amazing ideas, and also provides excellent execution during our partnerships."
Michael Jeston
Los Santos Custom / Marketing Manager
"REFORM exceeded our expectations. Their ability to combine functionality with aesthetics is truly exceptional."
Carl Johnson
GroveTech / COO
We've got answers
We've got answers
Questions, answers, helpful info, and a few things we’ve all probably wondered at some point.
Who is Sessions for
What makes Sessions different
Do I need to tattoo in a certain style to attend
What’s included in my ticket
Are the presentations recorded?
Is Sessions only about tattooing
Can I reserve my spot without paying in full immediately?
Are tickets refundable?
Will I feel intimidated?
OUR SPONSERS
CARRIED BY
THOSE WHO
STAND WITH US
This time,
were doing it for all of us.
SESSIONS
/
09.01 - 09.02
/
Palmers Event Center
/
Austin
Two-day access
In-depth workshops and seminars
Artist networking
Community hangouts
Live Q&A sessions
Merch galore
Sessions app access
Reference materials and take-home resources
Mild emotional breakthroughs and caffeine dependency
SESSIONS
/
09.01 - 09.02
/
Austin
Days
02
Presenters
8
50 : 4 : 50 : 2