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The World’s Most Comprehensive PMU & SMP Training

Sculpted Studies

the most sought-after cosmetic tattoo training in the industry.

Welcome to Sculpted Studies -where skill, artistry, and ambition come to grow. 

With over 20 years of combined experience shaping the permanent makeup industry, we offer training that’s as forward-thinking as it is foundational. 

Our in-person and online programs are designed for those ready to master their technique, expand their opportunities, and earn their place in a fast-moving field. 

Whether you’re new to the craft or taking your expertise further, this is where you level up – with purpose, precision, and credibility.

Serious Education for SERIOUS ARTISTS

OUR TRAINING COURSES

SCULPTED LIPS.

A 2–3 Day Small Group Training
Designed for artists ready to refine, expand, and elevate their craft in lip tattooing.

Who It’s For:

This training is for artists at any stage of their lip tattoo journey who want more depth, clarity, and adaptability in their work. Whether you’ve just completed a foundations course or have years of experience, this program is for you if you:

  • Want to strengthen your understanding and execution of lip tattooing

  • Are eager to master the science behind the daily choices artists make

  • Are ready to move beyond repetitive formulas and step into true artistry

If you are brand new to cosmetic tattooing, please see our Foundations Training. A 2–3 day format is not enough to provide the essential groundwork needed for a long-term career, and we want to set you up for success from the very beginning.

What You’ll Learn

Techniques

  • Lip Tattoo techniques with a customized approach
  • Lip Neutralization for melanin-rich lips
  • Adapting techniques for scars, mature, male, and filler-enhanced lips

Design & Structure

  • Multiple mapping techniques for all lip types
  • Artistic design beyond formulas — intuitive and intentional tattooing

Color Science & Theory

  • In-depth pigment behavior and undertone management
  • The Sculpted Color Theory Method™
  • Working with healed results in mind from the start
  • Adjustments for healed color

Creative Confidence

  • Mastering decision-making for adaptable artistry
  • Breaking out of rigid steps and into true creative control
  • Elevating results through strategic technique blending

Business & Branding

  • Photography skills to build a standout portfolio
  • Marketing essentials to attract and convert clients
 
Included: 
  • 2 full days of in-person training with Carla at Sculpted NYC
  • Hands-on demonstrations and guided exercises
  • Workbook and theory materials
  • Case studies, healed examples, and proven pigment mixes
  • Address your individual challenges
  • Gift bag of Carla’s Personal Favorites included.
  • Optional Add-On: Extend your learning with an additional Model Day. Work on a live model under Carla’s guidance to practice your skills and receive direct, personalized feedback.

Training Format

  • 2–3 Day Intensive Training
  • Class Hours 10-6pm
  • Small group setting for hands on support
  • Optional model day ,with my guidance (day 3)
  • Optional mentorship access post-training (additional models/shadowing)

This is a group training with a 6-2 format, for the most focused and supportive experience. You’ll walk away confident and ready to keep building.

Gift bag of Carla’s Personal Favorites included.

Tuition

  • 2 Day Intensive Training- $2800
  • 3 Day Intensive Training & Model Work- $3400

SCULPTED LIPS. - Neutralization Workshop

A 1 or 2-day small group workshop for artists ready to develop, refine, expand, and transform their craft for lip neutralization.

Who It’s For:

This workshop is designed for professional PMU artists who already have a foundation in lip tattooing. If you’re looking to add neutralization to your services or have ever struggled with confidently working on melanin-rich lips, this workshop is for you. You’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and techniques needed to approach neutralization with intention and artistry.

What You’ll Learn

In this focused 1-day workshop you’ll dive deep into:

  • Understanding the science of melanin and undertones in lip neutralization
  • How to select and mix pigments with precision
  • Layering and application techniques to create even, lasting results
  • Working with different tools based on natural lip texture
  • Troubleshooting and adapting to whats needed.
 
Included: 
  • Full day of in-person training with Carla at Sculpted NYC
  • Hands-on demonstrations and guided exercises
  • Workbook and theory materials
  • Case studies, healed examples, and proven pigment mixes
  • Address your individual challenges
  • Gift bag of Carla’s Personal Favorites included.
  • Optional Add-On: Extend your learning with an additional Model Day. Work on a live model under Carla’s guidance topractice 
  • your skills and receive direct, personalized feedback.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the why behind each step – not just formulas to follow.

Tuition

  • 1 Day Intensive Workshop- $1400
  • 2 Day Intensive Workshop & Model Work- $2900

SCULPTED - FOUNDATIONS.

This program is designed for beginners and for artists who may have already taken courses but left feeling unprepared, overwhelmed, or unsure due to missing the proper foundations.

This is not a fast-track class. It is a full foundations mentorship, done the right way. At Sculpted, I don’t train the masses—I mentor dedicated artists who are serious about their craft, committed to excellence, and ready to invest in the time it truly takes to master this work.

My program is built with depth and purpose, never speed. These are people’s faces, and every step of the process matters: consultation, setup, safety, pre-draw, pigment science, color creation, needle and machine selection, execution, pre- and post-care, and the quality of healed results. None of these layers can be rushed. They must be understood, practiced, and integrated—because cutting corners leads to unsafe practices, confusion, and poor results.

This training is for the artist who wants more—more intention, more clarity, more precision. Short 2–3 day “fast-track” trainings often leave beginners missing critical skills and knowledge. They are built to make money, not to build true artists. I refuse to contribute to the alarming wave of underprepared artists who were rushed through incomplete programs.

If you are ready to take this seriously, to show up fully, and to learn the right way, I’ll be with you every step of the way—mentoring, guiding, and helping you become the artist you aspire to be.

Technique Choices

Students can choose one service type at a time.  Packages are available for students who wish to learn both. 

  • Lip Blush/Lipstick
  • Powder/Ombre Brows

What You'll Learn

  • Design & Technique

    • How to achieve the perfect sketch
    • Symmetrical pre-draw mapping for ideal shape
    • Needle theory & recommended configurations
    • Machine selection & comparison for optimal results

    Color Mastery

    • In-depth color theory & pigment composition
    • How to choose the perfect shade for every client

    Client Experience

    • Best practices for consultations & client care
    • How to deliver safe, effective, and consistent results

    Business & Branding

    • Photography skills to build a standout portfolio
    • Marketing essentials to attract and convert clients

Training Format

This program is intentionally spread over 6 months to support true skill retention, confident execution, and long-term artist growth. Some students progress quickly, while others need more time—and that’s exactly how it should be. This is a real career path, and we take it seriously.

Phase 1: Foundations (Days 1–3)

  • In-studio training focused on theory, technique development, and live model demonstration

  • Home practice setup and digital submission of assignments for review and feedback

Phase 2: Integration & Application (4–6 Weeks Later | Days 4–5)

  • In-studio shadowing and supervised skills assessment

  • Practical evaluation on latex (must demonstrate safe and proper execution before live work)

  • Live model work only after full competency is demonstrated from start to finish

Optional Support (Within 6 Months)

  • Additional shadow day (optional)

  • Additional supervised model day (optional)

Full Professional Kit Included

This is a 1-to-1 private training for the most focused and supportive experience. You’ll walk away confident and ready to take clients on your own. 

Contact us for inquiries: [email protected]

SCULPTED-PRIVATE.

Designed for artists who’ve previously completed training but seek greater confidence, want to expand their service menu, or prefer the personalized attention of one-on-one instruction.

Technique Choices

Students can choose one service type at a time.  Packages are available for students who wish to learn multiple techniques. 

  • Lip Blush/Lipstick
  • Lip Neutralization
  • Powder Brows
  • Eyeliner

What You'll Learn

  • Design & Technique

    • How to achieve the perfect sketch
    • Symmetrical pre-draw mapping for ideal shape
    • Needle theory & recommended configurations
    • Machine selection & comparison for optimal results

    Color Mastery

    • In-depth color theory & pigment composition
    • How to choose the perfect shade for every client

    Client Experience

    • Best practices for consultations & client care
    • How to deliver safe, effective, and consistent results

    Business & Branding

    • Photography skills to build a standout portfolio
    • Marketing essentials to attract and convert clients

Training Format

Most artists choose 2–3 days for optimal hands-on, theory, and technical development. All private training includes instructor supervision and tailored support.

Contact us for inquiries: [email protected].

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