Academy for creatives
Located near Edmonton and Calgary, ARQ offers high-level fine line tattoo and brow tattoo training designed for artists ready to grow beyond the basics.
This is a new era of education where technique, mindset, and business come together to create confident, empowered artists.
Our in-person trainings focus on precision, artistry, and sustainable success, with online education launching soon.
This is just the beginning. Our vision at ARQ. is to expand into a curated platform of artist forward education, bringing together talented professionals across multiple creative industries to redefine what learning looks like.
Elevate your craft. Expand your potential. Grow with ARQ.
ARQ.
Fine Line Tattoo Training
Brow Tattoo Training
Teacher:
Kristin Mero
Teacher:
Mandy Lawrence
Date:
Oct. 29th - Nov 2nd
Date:
TBD
5 day in person fine line tattoo training intensive.
small class sizes, in-depth training.
3 day in person beginner brow tattoo training
small class sizes, in-depth training.
To register please email Kristin elysianandluxe@gmail.com
Meet your instructors
Kristin Mero
Kristin is a studio owner with 8 Years experience as a Cosmetic & Fine Line Tattoo Artist.
Kristin will be offering in person Fine Line Tattoo Training, (online training coming soon)
Tattoo Mentoring & Business Mentoring
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Mandy Lawrence
Mandy has been in the cosmetic tattoo industry for 5 years. With advanced training in nano, and powder brows.
Mandy will be offering in person beginner brow tattoo training
(online training coming soon)
Nano brow training and Permanent Jewelry training coming soon
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Why
ARQ was born from experience. The kind that comes from investing in trainings that left us wanting more.... Needing more!
We were never fully satisfied with the standard approach to education: the bare minimum curriculum, surface-level techniques, and “mentorship” that
stopped at a Facebook group. We knew artists deserved better.
ARQ was created to redefine what learning looks like. Through real mentorship, personalized education, and a balance of artistry, mindset, and business development. Our goal is to help you grow not only as a skilled artist but as a confident entrepreneur, capable of building a profitable and sustainable career on your own terms.
Get on the List
Sign up to be notified when registration opens, and when new trainings are available.
In Person trainings will be hosted in Lacombe, AB.
(Online training coming soon!)