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How to Become a Tattoo Artist in 2025!

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Ink Different Tattoo School

How to Become a Tattoo Artist in 2025! 

Guaranteed Job Offer the Day You Complete Your Full Tattoo Apprenticeship.

A True Tattoo Apprenticeship!

Atlanta, GA - Brooklyn, NYChicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA - - Miami, FL - New Haven, CT - Orange County, CA - Palm Beach County, FL - Providence, RI - Philadelphia, PA - St. Louis, MOTampa, FL 

WHAT DOES TATTOO SCHOOL COST?  Serious Applicants ONLY!

READ THIS: Our Career-Changing Training is Life-Changing. You can Download the Tattoo School Comparison Report if you are serious about becoming a Tattoo Artist - Right Now. We will even give you information on other tattoo apprenticeship programs. If you are focused and driven to succeed, we want to meet you!



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WHAT DOES TATTOO SCHOOL COST? 

Serious Applicants ONLY!

READ THIS: Our Career-Changing Training is Life-Changing. Only Download the Tattoo School Comparison Chart if you are serious about becoming a Tattoo Artist - Right Now. We will even give you information on other schools and tattoo apprenticeship programs.



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  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I've been to the shop twice for piercings and tattoos, my environmental and personal experiences were amazing. The shop is clean and beautifully decorated with art... Everyone in the shop is friendly and helpful. My tattoos came out amazing, I can't wait to come back!” -Erin McCarthy from Philly
    Ink Different Tattoo School Brooklyn Ink Different Tattoo School Philadelphia 810 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082, United States +1 610-352-4290
    5 5 1 Ink Different Tattoo School Service I've been to the shop twice for piercings and tattoos, my environmental and personal experiences were amazing. The shop is clean and beautifully decorated with art. Sarah did my piercings and Maddie did my tattoos. They both gave me all the time that we needed to have a perfect outcome and a fantastic experience. Everyone in the shop is friendly and helpful. My tattoos came out amazing, I can't wait to come back!

"I waited long enough and wanted something I knew would work!" - Kevin Ryman

"The teachers that are helping me and watching me grow, have a standard, and they don't let that standard go for anything!" - Dana Roque

"None of them (local shops) are accepting apprentices... I found you guys and I love the classes and I love the teachers!" - Danetta Tombarge

"It's a treat when clients say you can do this in any color and put this anywhere!" - Shamain Hardy

How to Change Careers and Start Your Tattoo School Tattoo Apprenticeship One-on-One in a Live Virtual Classroom

Our Tattoo Apprenticeship is a traditional tattoo apprenticeship updated to meet the needs of the digital age. Your apprenticeship starts online in a live virtual classroom, where you work one-on-one with your trainer in the early phases of your apprenticeship. Once you pass the requirements of the virtual classroom, you’re ready to complete your apprenticeship in one of our physical studios. Once in the studio, you’ll be trained to implement impeccable tattoos on clients. You will gain the work experience and professional development you need to launch your career as a professional tattoo artist. 

We are an innovative and forward-thinking team of Tattoo Artists, proud to offer Guaranteed Job Offers for Apprentices Who Complete our Tattoo Apprenticeship.

Our Mission is to Ensure Excellence and Equal Opportunity in the Tattoo Tndustry. We believe that every artist from every walk of life deserves an opportunity to make a living from their art.

Our Vision:

A Nationwide Community of Inspired Tattoo Studios, staffed by Good Human Tattoo Artists who Create Memories for Clients and Safe Spaces for Apprentices.

We believe in the future of the tattoo industry and that every artist from every walk of life deserves an opportunity to make a living from their art.

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