Apprenticeship FAQ’s

~ How Much does an apprenticeship cost?

It can vary from shop to shop and experience. Most start at $5000 paid upfront, …………….

~ How long does an apprenticeship take?

This would depend on your rate of learning and experience with art.

~ How many days a week do tattoo apprentices work?

In this apprenticeship, we expect the apprentice to work 5-6 days a week.

~ Should I buy a tattoo gun online and practice on fake skin/friends in my kitchen/myself?

ABSOLUTELY NOT. If you ever want to be a professional, NEVER refer to a tattoo machine as a “tattoo gun”. Practicing outside of a licensed shop is commonly called scratching and it is condoned within the industry. Do some scratchers make it? Yes. But more often than not, scratchers leave a trail of poor tattoos, infection, and even disease.