4-Day Piercing Course
Four unhurried days, Monday to Thursday: two of infection control and demonstrations, then two days piercing live models under supervision.
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Berkshire
Piercing Courses in Reading
Want to learn body piercing and based in Reading? Train at London Piercing College, an easy trip from Reading. Small groups, hygiene and the law first, then supervised piercings on live models, with a certificate at the end.
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Piercing courses available to Reading students
Every course is open to students travelling from Reading and across Berkshire.
2-Day Piercing Course
An intensive weekend: theory, hygiene and a test on Saturday, then piercing moulds and live models under supervision on Sunday.
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Dates
Upcoming course dates
All dates are at our London studio and open to Reading students. Places are limited to keep groups small.
What's included
Included on every course
- All equipment and materials while you are on the course
- Small groups, taught by piercers who pierce for a living
- Hygiene, sterilisation, consent and the law before any needle
- Practice on piercing moulds, then supervised piercings on live models
- Certificate on completion
- Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control on the 4-day course
Who it is for
Who our piercing courses are for
Different starting points, same goal. Find yours.
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Beginners who want time
New to piercing and want to learn at a steady pace, with the most practice? The 4-Day Piercing Course runs Monday to Thursday.
4-Day Piercing Course
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Weekend learners
Can't take time off in the week? The 2-Day Piercing Course covers theory on Saturday and live models on Sunday.
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Studio and salon staff
Already work in a studio or salon and want structured training behind you? Either course gives you the theory, hygiene and supervised practice.
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Train in London, easy to reach from Reading
Reading has one big advantage when it comes to training with us: the Elizabeth line runs directly from Reading, through central London, to Stratford. One train, no changes, about an hour and 25 minutes, and you step off a short walk from the studio.
We teach students from Reading and across Berkshire, from Wokingham and Bracknell to Twyford and Earley. The direct line means you can commute in, or book a few nights nearby if you would rather not.
One seat the whole way changes how the 4-day course feels from Berkshire, because the journey becomes time to go over the day's theory. On the weekend course, think about staying over on the Saturday night, since the practical day can run late.
Getting here
Travelling from Reading to London
By train or Tube
around 1 hour 25 minutes direct on the Elizabeth line, a single train runs the whole way from Reading through central London to Stratford, with no changes. Stratford is one of London's best-connected stations and the studio is a few minutes away.
By road
about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours by road via the M4 and M25, traffic depending. In practice the Tube, Elizabeth line or Overground is usually faster than driving into London.
By bus or coach
coach services run to central London, though the direct Elizabeth line is usually simpler, dropping you close to the studio.
Thanks to the direct Elizabeth line, you can commute in from Reading each day. You may prefer a few nights near the studio, especially for the weekend course, where the second day can run late.
Find us
Where you'll be training in London
London Piercing College
Celebration Avenue
Stratford City, London, E20 1DB
The studio is in Stratford, East London (E20), a few minutes from Stratford station, served by the Central & Jubilee lines, the Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground and national rail. We send full arrival directions when you book.
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Why Reading students choose us
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Small groups
Groups are kept small so a tutor watches your hands, checks your marking and corrects your angle. You get real practice time, not a seat at the back.
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Live models
Moulds are where you start, not where you finish. Both courses end with supervised piercings on real people, because that is the only way to be ready.
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Taught by working piercers
Your tutors pierce professionally. You learn how piercing works in a real studio today, from jewellery choice to calming a nervous client.
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Hygiene done right
Sterilisation, cross-contamination and safe waste run through every course. The 4-day course includes Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control.
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The law, explained
You learn consent, insurance and how piercing licensing works, so you know what your council will ask for before you pierce the public.
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CPD accredited
Both courses are CPD accredited. You take home a printed London Piercing College certificate, get a digital copy, and keep lifetime support after the course.
We regularly welcome students from across Berkshire, including Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Twyford, Newbury, Woodley.
We also train students from Cambridge, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Camden, Shoreditch. See every area we cover.
Questions
Piercing courses in Reading: common questions
Is there a piercing school in Reading?
Reading has piercing studios, and apprenticeships come up across Berkshire, but they are informal and vary a lot in what they teach. Our structured course is in Stratford, and the Elizabeth line takes you there directly.
How do I get to the college from Reading?
One Elizabeth line train runs the whole way from Reading through central London to Stratford, around an hour and 25 minutes with no changes at all. The studio is a short walk from Stratford station. Driving is an hour and a half to two hours on the M4 and M25.
How much does the course cost?
Prices and the deposit are shown next to each date on this page, and are the same whichever area you travel from. A deposit holds your place and the balance is paid before the course starts.
Do I need any experience to start?
No. Both courses are open to complete beginners, and you need to be over 18. You start with theory, hygiene and safety, practise on piercing moulds, and only then move on to piercing live models with a tutor beside you.
Which course should I choose?
The 2-Day Piercing Course runs over a weekend: a day of theory with a theory test, then a practical day on moulds and live models. It is intense, and the second day can run late. The 4-Day Piercing Course runs Monday to Thursday and covers the same ground at a more relaxed pace, with a lot more practice. Its first two days include Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control, and the piercing practice is spread over the last two days, across more live models.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate when you complete the course, and the 4-day course also includes Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control. A certificate shows what training you have done. It is not a licence to pierce.
Do I need a licence to work as a piercer?
Licensing is handled by your local council, not by us, and the course does not give you a licence. Most London boroughs license piercing under a special treatment licence, while elsewhere in England piercers and premises register with the council. It depends on where you work rather than where you trained, so if you plan to pierce in Reading, check with Reading Borough Council before you take clients.
What happens if I miss a day?
Talk to us as soon as you can. Each day builds on the one before, and on the 2-day course a missed day is half the course, so we would rather sort something out with you than have you carry on without the basics. Get in touch and we will talk through your options.
Which piercings will I learn?
Both courses cover earlobe and cartilage piercings (helix, tragus, anti-tragus, conch, daith, snug, rook and industrial), nostril, bridge, septum, eyebrow, tongue, smiley, labret, medusa, madonna and monroe, navel and nipple. You learn the jewellery and sizing for each, and the risks of the more difficult ones.
Still weighing it up? Our guide to becoming a body piercer in the UK covers training, licensing and what studios look for, and we have written an honest comparison of courses and piercing apprenticeships.
Still deciding
Coming from Reading? Ask us anything
If you are travelling from Reading and want to check dates, plan your stay, or ask about a course, we are happy to help. Read our FAQs or get in touch and we will reply within one working day. You can also see all the places we welcome students from on our locations page.
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