School

Application for Enrollment will open August 14th 2023 for our Spring 2024 term.

OPENINGS ARE LIMITED AND FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

Email InkTheoryTS@gmail.com for information on how to apply.

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

Any medium, sketchbooks etc. We are looking for art skill, 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 acceptance and the reason for our decision.

Why choose Ink Theory Tattoo School?

At 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 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 pave the way to creating 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 best 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 7 years of teaching experience. She is fluent in several different styles of tattooing and loves creating custom tattoos for her clients. She is excited to help her students succeed by implementing different teaching styles that cater to all forms of learning.

Molly

Bexey

Instructor

Molly has been tattooing for 9+ years and specializes in Neo-Traditional and Illustrative tattooing as well as cover ups!

Her knowledge of the industry will help 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 9+ 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 which will show our students that it is important to know the history of their craft!

School Information

Enrollment, Admission, Schedule

Enrollment

Enrollment and waitlist is currently closed.

Our wait list protocol has changed. In order to be put on our wait list you will have to schedule a portfolio review. Please email InkTheoryTS@gmail.com for inquiries.

Admission

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

- Submit an Enrollment Form

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

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

Class Size and Schedule

Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 8 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

Tuition: $12,000

Supplies: $2,500

Total: $14,500

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 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.

Facility and Resources

Classes are held at 230 Liberty St NE. We partner with Alchemy Tattoo Collective (right next door) in giving students access to their 12 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

Salem's Premier Tattoo School

Application for Enrollment will open August 14th 2023 for our Spring 2024 term.

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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