Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which piercing class should I take?

A: At present we offer three piercing workshops.

• Our basic course is intended for anyone, from those just starting out in the world of body piercing to those with many years experience. The basic workshop is Fakir's original class, designed to build a solid foundation for body piercing at all levels.
• Our comprehensive course is intended for those who already possess significant body piercing experience, but have not taken our basic course. The comprehensive workshop focuses on the primary day-to-day skills and approaches needed by all body piercers.
• Our advanced course is designed for those who have taken our basic or comprehensive course previously, and are seeking a deeper understanding of the shamanic/spiritual side, updates and variations on the fundamentals, and the nitty-gritty on the rarer techniques and piercings.

Q: Can I make a deposit and/or payments?

A: You will need to pay a deposit to secure your enrollment in the class. Currently, $800 plus San Francisco license fee (if any), is required to hold your spot. The balance for your workshop is due 30 days before the start of class. As we use Square for our invoicing, there isn't a mechanism for collecting periodic payments leading up to class. We are not in a position to offer financing.

Q: How often do you hold classes?

A: Our goal is to hold approximately six classes per year, with course dates roughly two months apart. Since we book classes as-needed, and fill classes according to demand, dates and class types vary. It is difficult for us to predict further out than what is scheduled on the website with any accuracy.

Q: Can I lock-in a future class?

A: We fill all classes through a waiting list, which you can join from the class page. You may wish to add enrollment@fakir.org to your address/spam filter to ensure we get through. When you receive an offer, sign up right away, as classes do tend to fill fast.

Q: What are the course fees?

A: Course fees are listed under the "Course Details" button on each class page.

Q: Do you have merch available?

A: We do have some merch available. Email us and let us know what you're after.

Q: Can I get my certificate reprinted/replaced/changed?

A: We can (re)print your certificate during our next workshop for a fee. Reach out through email and we'll send the details.

For any other questions, don't hesitate to contact us!