School

Portfolio Review for Application

OPENINGS ARE LIMITED AND FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

(Available Terms: Spring and Fall of 2025)

To apply: Email InkTheoryTS@gmail.com to schedule a portfolio review.

(Must be 18+ with valid ID and have your high school diploma or GED)

Portfolios should consist of (minimum) 10-15 of your strongest works.

Any medium, sketchbooks etc. We are looking for art skill, art experience, and knowledge. No previous tattooing experience necessary.

*Please note that application and reviews do not guarantee admittance to our program. After your portfolio review you will receive an email with the status of your application and the reason for our decision.

Why choose Ink Theory Tattoo School?

Our mission is to provide our students with the tools and skills they need to be successful tattoo artists. We have a strong and diverse team of instructors who are talented and passionate about what they do, and who are ready to help our students become the best. Our goal is bigger than just getting our students licensed through the State of Oregon. We are here to create stronger artists who can handle the business, marketing, and social skills required to be a great tattoo artist. On top of our strong curriculum, we utilize the highest quality and most innovative equipment that caters to each student's style and needs. See below for more information!

Our Staff

Bexey

Owner/Director/Instructor

Bexey has a background in traditional art and an Art Education degree from Eastern Illinois University with 15+ years of teaching experience. She has been tattooing for 8 years and is fluent in several different styles of tattooing and loves creating custom tattoos for her clients.

Molly

Bexey

Instructor

Molly has been tattooing for 10 years and specializes in Neo-Traditional and Illustrative tattooing as well as cover ups!

Her knowledge of the industry helps our students learn how to work in a shop setting as well as how to design tattoos to fit different parts of the body.

Mike

Bexey

Mike

Instructor

Mike has 10 years of tattooing experience and specializes in American Traditional, Black and Gray, and Lettering. Mike is extremely knowledgeable about tattoo history and traditional coil machines and shows our students that it is important to know the history of their craft!

School Information

Enrollment, Admission, Schedule

Admission and Application for Enrollment

To qualify for admission you must:

- Have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

- Be at least 18 years of age with a valid, state issued, photo ID

- Hold an interview with instructors that includes a portfolio assessment (At least 10-15 pieces of artwork)

- Submit an Enrollment Form (Filled out at portfolio review)

If accepted:

- Submit a deposit of $1,000.00 to hold your spot. The deposit goes towards your total costs and is non-refundable.

Class Size and Schedule

- Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 6 students

- Classes are held Monday-Thursday from 10am-3:30pm and extend to some Fridays during practicals.

Costs

(Prices may vary depending on the cost of supplies and PPE)

Artistic Tattooing (These costs reflect prices for 2025. If accepted for 2024, tuition is still as stated when you applied)

Tuition: $12,500

Supplies: $2,500

Total: $15,000

We do not offer financial aid at this time.

(This does not cover the cost of the State Exam or Licensing Costs.)

Training Requirements

This program is designed to be completed in 5-6 months. However, we may keep students longer if we feel they need more training and practice during practicals.

210 Hours of Theory

150 Hours of Practical Labs

Upon completion of training, students will then have to pass the state exam for tattooing in order to obtain their license. (Supplies are not released to student unless a valid license is obtained)

Facility and Resources

Classes are held at 230 Liberty St NE. We partner with Alchemy Tattoo Collective (right next door) giving students access to their 13 talented artists to watch and learn techniques, tips, and tricks. These artists are experienced and knowledgeable and have been in the field for years.

We utilize state of the art resources and online testing to streamline our teaching processes and maximize learning.

Transfer Students

A student looking to transfer into our program from another licensed tattoo school must follow the same interview and admissions guidelines as a new student. They must also provide official transcripts from the school they are transferring from. A transfer student who is accepted into our program will be credited the appropriate hours according to the transcripts provided. Please be advised that additional theory coursework may be necessary.

State Resources

Oregon Health Licensing Office

1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301

Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission

3225 25th Street SE

Salem, OR 97302

Oregon's Premier Tattoo School

Portfolio Review for Application

Why choose Ink Theory Tattoo School?

Our Staff

Bexey

Bexey

Bexey

Molly

Bexey

Bexey

Mike

Bexey

Mike

Student work done during practicals

School Information

Enrollment, Admission, Schedule

Costs

Training Requirements

Facility and Resources

Transfer Students

State Resources

Continuing Education

Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, and First Aid Certification

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