It is with great pleasure that the Association of Professional Piercers announce the launch of our online educational event, Core Essentials Volume 4!
My class on jewelry materials for initial piercing is an updated version I recorded live at a sister organization event (BMXnet in Berlin)
Brian
This season’s event will provide a package of on-demand online courses available from October 1 through January 4, 2026. Courses must be purchased before December 15 and completed by January 4, 2026. Access to the courses will be discontinued after January 4, 2026.
The course package price is $200.00 and includes the following presentations:
- Paul King — The Grangers
- John Johnson — Point of Use Sterilization for Piercers, Studio Owners, and Inspectors
- Becky Dill — Piercing the Ear: Faux Rooks and Flats Edition
- Jef Saunders — Advanced Fundamentals of Forward Helix Piercings
- Luis Garcia — Keeping it Simple: High Nostril Piercings
- Brian Skellie — Understanding APP Initial Jewelry Standards (That’s my class!)
- Christina Blossey — Applying for Jobs: Why you should have a resume and portfolio
- Crystal Sims — Regulate and Recharge: Nervous System Care for Burnout Prevention
- Ryan Ouellette — Safe Practices in the Piercing Room 2025
For more information visit our website, safepiercing.org
The APP is grateful for the companies who are sponsoring this education! We couldn’t do it without you!
Our Program Sponsors:
NeilMed Piercing Aftercare & Qosina
Our Hardship Scholarship Sponsors:
Anatometal & Buddha Jewelry
Our Combo Sponsors:
SM316, Inc., Quetzalli Jewelry, Auris Jewellery, Umanative, & Ember Body Jewelry
APP Online Education: Core Essentials Scholarship
The APP understands that members of our industry may continue to face financial hardships. We believe that all piercers deserve access to comprehensive industry-specific education. As a step towards that access we are offering many Core Essentials Scholarships.
The scholarship applications will open October 1, 2025 and remain open until December 1, 2025.
What does the Scholarship cover?
The Scholarship covers the fees of this season’s Core Essentials offerings. Nine courses provided on-demand. Courses will be available through January 4, 2026.
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
- Body Piercers or Apprentice Piercers
- Currently experiencing financial hardship to the degree that class fees are prohibitive
Scholarship recipients will receive email notifications about registration. Discount codes will be provided. Once notified, the recipient will be able to log in whenever they wish (through December 15, 2025) to take the courses. After January 4, 2026 the courses will no longer be available – even if registered for them prior to that date.