EDEN WINTER SYMPOSIUM 2024
Eden Symposiums are our largest and most accessible seminar format. These bi-annual two-day events feature lecture/presentations from a wide array of the industry’s best artists and educators, accompanied by live design and tattoo demonstrations, Q&A, and extensive networking opportunities. These events are a perfect investment for the careers of any of artist of any experience level, specializing in any style.
Our Eden Winter Symposium will be Sunday and Monday December 15-16 in Frisco, Texas, just 20 minutes from Dallas. Our presenters this Winter are David Vega, Karolina Szymanska, Melek Tastekin, Nick Baxter, Timmy B, and Waler Montero. Also giving bonus presentations will be Ryan Roi, discussing marketing for tattoo artists, and Jess Cavazos, teaching AI design and references..
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FOOTAGE FROM OUR 2023 WINTER SYMPOSIUM
2024 EDEN WINTER SYMPOSIUM PRESENTERS
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DAVID VEGA
David Vega does some of the smoothest, most realistic, most anatomically correct black and grey realism portraits in the entire industry. He is one of the undisputed best when it comes to this style.
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KAROLINA SZYMANSKA
Breathtaking, delicate tattoos that compliment the body perfectly no matter the placement. Karolina executes her fineline tattoo with masterful technique and her designs are created with an aesthetic eye.
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MELEK TASTEKIN
Bright, bold, and realistic, Melek’s color realism tattoos are one-of-a-kind. Though she's a master at replicating photographs, she elevates her compositions to another level with mixed-style and neon elements.
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NICK BAXTER
A legend in the tattoo industry, Nick Baxter has been tattooing, painting, and teaching for over 20 years. His diverse background and styles make him one of the finest, most respected tattoo educators.
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TIMMY B
Few artists can say they led a revolution in a style—but Timmy B did exactly that with his new school tattoos. His designs are made up of incredibly unique illustrations, yet his work has hints of realism.
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WALER MONTERO
Waler has won countless awards all over the world. His work is head-turning in every sense of the term. His composition and creativity in his surrealism designs make him one of the most well-recognized artists in the industry.
2024 EDEN WINTER SYMPOSIUM BONUS PRESENTERS
RYAN ROI
A Brooklyn, NY native, Ryan Roi started tattooing in 2009. After tattooing full-time for 13 years, Ryan has mostly retired from the craft to focus on helping other tattoo artists and small business owners learn the business, finance and marketing sides of being a professional artist
JESS CAVAZOS
Jess Cavazos is from Corpus Christi, Texas and specializes in color realism and portraiture. He is well known for his incredibly realistic color portraits, but he also enjoys doing horror/fantasy and surrealism elements in his pieces.
DATE & VENUE
Pre-Symposium Mixer
Saturday, December 14, 7pm-10pm
Eden Winter Symposium
Sunday-Monday, December 15-16, 11am-7pm
*Check-in starts at 10am daily
Venue Location
Hyatt Regency Frisco - Dallas
2615 Preston Rd
Frisco, TX 75034
Click the link below to book your discounted room in our block at the hotel.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
Access to all 8 presentations and both days of the Symposium
Access to the first ever pre-Symposium mixer and networking event the night before the Symposium
Networking and social events with presenters and attendees
An exclusive discount code for 10% off all Bishop Tattoo Supply products
A goodie bag containing over $200 worth of product from our sponsors and gifts from Eden:
Samples from our sponsors
An exclusive Eden Winter Symposium t-shirt, designed by Steven Overturf of Overturf Design Studios
Raffle tickets for products and giveaways
Sticker packs, lanyards, and name tags
Winter Symposium packets for notes and important slides from each presentation
TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE
PRE-SYMPOSIUM MIXER
Saturday, December 14
4:00pm: Check-in at hotel begins
7:00pm: Social mixer and networking pre-party at the Hyatt Regency
EDEN WINTER SYMPOSIUM
Sunday, December 15
10:00am: Check in starts, Meet and Greet presenters
11:00: Introduction and a summary of the event presented by Colton James (Eden Co-Owner)
11:15am-1:00pm: TIMMY B SEMINAR - “105 Minutes You’ll Never Get Back”
1:00-1:15: BREAK
1:15-3:00: MELEK TASTEKIN SEMINAR - “Colorful, Realistic, Bright, and Neon Effect Tattoo Techniques”
3:00-4:00: Lunch Break
4:00-5:00: BONUS PRESENTATION - “Instagram Identity for Tattoo Artists + How to Get a F*ck Ton of New Clients” - Ryan Roi
5:00-5:15: BREAK
5:15-7:00: WALER MONTERO SEMINAR - “Surrealism”
7:30: Social event with presenters at the Hyatt Regency bar
Monday, December 16
10:00am: Room opens
11:00: Introduction and a summary of the event presented by Colton James (Eden Co-Owner)
11:15am-1:00pm: KAROLINA SZYMASKA SEMINAR - “Delicate Lines: Fineline Floral Tattooing”
1:00-1:15: BREAK
1:15-3:00: NICK BAXTER SEMINAR - “The Art of Layering - Strategies for Multi-Session Tattooing”
3:00-4:00: Lunch Break
4:00-5:00: BONUS PRESENTATION - “Evolve: An Introduction to A.I. Image Generation” - Jess Cavazos
5:00-5:15: BREAK
5:15-7:00: DAVID VEGA SEMINAR - “Creating Smooth Portraits'“
This event is now sold out. To be the first to know when the next Symposium is announced, we recommend clicking the link below to sign up for our Eden EDU email list.
TESTIMONIALS
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Eden EDU Symposiums are unlike anything I’ve ever attended in the tattoo community. I can’t say I’ll miss any upcoming Symposiums from here on out. It’s such a great way to learn something new, even if the presenter doesn’t do your style. Now, let’s talk about the networking side of things. I’ve met some of the most talented artist in this community attending the symposium. They’re all kind, badass humans, and I’ve formed such solid relationships through the whole experience. I’ve lined up guest spots, and have had artist come guest where I work. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect with artist around the country, and in some cases, the world. If you’re considering attending, just pull the trigger already. You’ll find growth, and new friendships/connections.
-Preston Schooley (@pdudetattoo), Winter ‘23 and Summer ‘24
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Attending the Symposiums has not only helped me grow as an artist technically but it has also introduced me to some really amazing, like-minded artists that I have built lasting connections and friendships with. Eden does a great job at choosing their presenters. I learn so much from every presenter I’ve seen so far, even if their style of tattooing is very different than mine. Definitely worth the investment! You’ll see your work drastically improve and you’ll leave inspired each time.
-Keely Thompson @artworkbykeely, Winter ‘23 and Summer ‘24
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Eden organized an amazing event where you can learn from various artists representing the full spectrum of styles within the tattoo industry. It’s mind-blowing! Even if you specialize in one style, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and apply it to your own work! Alongside the fantastic lineup of speakers from the tattoo community, the opportunity to connect and network with both the speakers and other attending artists is an amazing bonus that you shouldn’t miss out on! Investing in yourself now will benefit your future self.
-Jesus Blones @jesusblones, Summer ‘24
2024 Winter Symposium Sponsors
