Microblading Training

Yes!Financing is available for qualified individuals!

There are two options:

PRIVI

Cherry

Click on the links or call us and we can help you decide which one is best for you. PRIVI is true 0% financing and Cherry has 0% finance options!

One-on-One training is a dream come true!

You will receive the full, normal course training with access to online training and additional (huge) benefits:

1. You will be the only student with 100% of the trainer's attention on you.
2. You choose convenient dates with the trainer!

Consulting applies to you if you are:

• a previous student requiring additional training (more than just a quick question)
• a professional who has some detailed questions for our artists but might not need a full training.

If you have detailed questions about specifics of any course, you can schedule a Zoom, phone call or email with the trainer. 

Call to schedule!

Note: our staff will answer questions you have about a course you are considering taking at no charge, ask all the questions you want! The consulting is specifically for circumstances where you need the full attention of our artists for an hour or more.

The charge is $150 per hour. 

Shadow Days are available to students who have completed a course. 

They can be tacked on to the end of a training or scheduled after the training.

You will spend a day with your trainer and observe them through the normal course of business:

• Receiving clients
• Gathering waiver signatures
• Consulting
• performing services
• Checking them out
• All other daily activities which include spending time on social media, building trays, and sanitizing their space.

Who is this good for? This is an exceptional day if you are new to the business and have never interacted with clients or if you have been in the business and feel you could use some 'bedside manner' training or help in task managing your busy day.

A Model Day looks like this:

• You will spend the first half of the day observing the trainer take a client.
• You will do additional machine work.
• Lunch is provided.
• After lunch you will take a live model!

This addition is valuable to someone new in the business who feels they need additional live model work and would also benefit from seeing the artist work on another client. This is very much like a Shadow Day except you get time on the machine on fake skins and on a live client.

Online Training is a detailed training available a la carte and is also included with in-person courses. 

The course is pre-recorded, so you take the sections as your time allows.

If you sign up for an in-person course, you are given instant access to the online training.

If you take online training and then want to add the in-person course, we deduct the $785 you paid for the online training from your course cost!

Every course comes with a $500 future course credit.

If you are interested in taking one or all of our courses, you will receive $500 off each course, after the first course! 

We purposefully keep our class sizes to 2 students. This ensures quality one-on-one time with the instructor as well as develop relationships with your peers. You will also have quality time with your instructor while working on a live model. Working directly with the master artist is the key to a successful technique and training.

Tattoo licenses are required to work in most states. If you are not currently licensed in your state, please become familiar with your state guidelines, you can’t work on clients in your state without obtaining required state licensing. We do not license for tattoo in any state.

Note: Oregon licensing requires that tattoo artists attend full time school, 50 practical’s and must pass state boards to obtain a license. This licensing process is lengthy and cannot be avoided. Our courses teach additional technique and while they can be taken before obtaining Oregon licensing, we like to make it clear that Oregon residents, working in Oregon, must have a valid Oregon Tattoo License. This training does not count toward Oregon school required hours but does count toward your continued educational hours. We teach technique not taught in Oregon Licensed Tattoo Schools, so our training is invaluable to a new artist working in the cosmetic tattoo industry.

The course spans two days. The online training portion of the course is available for 12 months and you can access it as often as you like. We also offer support via email for life. Your questions will be answered by Daela Academy staff and escalated to Master Artists if need be.

Yes! Working with a live model is imperative to your success. Learning how to work on the skin is the most important part of an in-person course. Each student will have time on the skin to learn with proper one on one instruction. Notes: Some courses will include a shared model, while others will have individual models. If you cannot prove technique on fake skins, we may not allow you to work on a live model.  However, if you have not mastered a sufficient technique and need more time to practice, you may attend an additional class and work on a live model at no additional cost to you. We will require that you submit skins to us for review before signing you up for an additional class.

We provide continental breakfast and lunch and beverages.  If you have strict dietary concerns, please let us know in advance.  We would love to accommodate your dietary restrictions, if we cannot then we will recommend you bring your own food.

DAELA Academy is next to our flagship DAELA Portland Studio:

157 NE Grand Ave

Portland, OR

97232

We are proud to say that class is casual and fun! You may dress comfortably, but please be aware that we take video and pictures during class. Dress as you would at your place of business, when working on clients. Jeans are fine, funky is fine. Our community is very supportive and inclusive, please express yourself and leave here feeling inspired and empowered.

Just bring yourself. We will provide everything you need for class.

Your microblading training kit includes everything you need to get started: practice pads, pigment samples, disposable microblades, brow measuring tools, and other essentials. Erica carefully selects professional-grade products she personally uses in her own work.

All microblading training with Erica Johnson takes place at DAELA Academy in Vancouver, Washington, just across the river from Portland, Oregon. This studio is a fully licensed, clean, and luxurious space built specifically for cosmetic tattoo training.

You can register for microblading training with Erica Johnson by visiting the DAELA Academy website. There you’ll find upcoming class dates, tuition info, and details about what to expect. Microblading training with Erica fills quickly—don’t wait to secure your spot!

Yes. Erica Johnson’s microblading training includes supervised live model work. Practicing on live skin, with Erica’s guidance, helps students solidify their skills and gain the confidence they need to succeed in real client scenarios.

DAELA Academy’s microblading training course with Erica Johnson typically spans 2 to 3 days, depending on the format. This time includes in-depth theory, technical drills, and hands-on practice on latex and live models. You’ll leave with both knowledge and real experience under your belt.

Erica’s microblading training stands out for its structure, depth, and integrity. Erica teaches without gatekeeping—sharing everything from her signature brow shaping techniques to client consultation strategies. Her microblading training also takes place in DAELA Academy’s luxury studio, offering an elevated and inspiring learning environment.

Yes! Erica’s microblading training is beginner-friendly and designed to teach even those with no previous tattooing experience. The course starts from the very basics, making it a perfect entry point for aspiring artists looking to build a strong foundation in cosmetic tattooing.

Erica Johnson is a co-founder of DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo and one of the OG pioneers of microblading in the United States. With over a decade of experience and thousands of brows behind her, Erica brings her artistry and mentorship to every microblading training session. Her ability to teach both fundamentals and advanced microblading techniques makes her one of the most trusted names in the industry.

Microblading training with Erica Johnson covers every essential element of becoming a successful brow artist. This microblading training includes skin theory, color theory, brow shaping, brow mapping, hair stroke patterning, depth control, needle choices, pigment selection, and live model work. Erica ensures that each student leaves feeling confident, capable, and supported.