About Punkture Academy – Leading Body Piercing Training in the North East UK

Founded in 2016, Punkture Academy operates from a fully functioning Body Piercing, Tattoo, and Beauty studio in the heart of the North East. Our academy was built on real industry experience, hands‑on knowledge, and a genuine passion for training the next generation of professional piercers.

Jay, our Master Piercer, brings over 20 years of experience and has completed approximately 10,000 professional piercings. After establishing a successful Tattoo and Body Piercing studio and building a loyal client base, Jay began offering one‑to‑one training sessions. As demand grew, he expanded into group classes. Even before accreditation, students were successfully progressing into their chosen careers — a testament to the effectiveness of his teaching methods.

As online courses began appearing without real studio experience or industry background, Jay recognized the need for authentic, experience‑led training. Punkture Academy set itself apart by offering genuine support, practical skills, and real‑world knowledge. After gaining full accreditation, Jay expanded the academy to include group courses, one‑to‑one training, and intensive programmes, ensuring every student can learn in the way that suits them best.

Marie, who trained with Punkture Academy around six years ago, is now a professional piercer at Punkture and also works in a busy Newcastle studio. Alongside piercing, she is qualified in Level 4 Beauty, specializing in Semi‑Permanent Makeup. She also runs her own Gel Nail Courses, Lash Courses, and Lash Lift Training, while supporting the academy’s Body Piercing courses.

Together, Jay and Marie bring a powerful combination of experience, professionalism, and passion — creating one of the most trusted and highly rated Body Piercing Training Academies in Gateshead and the North East UK.