6 Month One-On-One Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeship
1000 hours Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeship Program to Completely Change Your Life
Under the expert instruction of Master Tattoo Educator Gabe Jaksich, Ink Different's 6-Month Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeship is designed to transform aspiring artists into Licensed Tattoo Artists in just six intensive months. As one of the first licensed educators in the tattoo industry, Gabe provides focused mentorship, blending technical training with personalized guidance to help apprentices master their craft and prepare for a successful career in tattooing.
Ready to Begin?
Submit your artwork today for enrollment consideration and take the first step toward becoming a professional tattoo artist! Call or text us at 1-917-227-2842.
This is your chance to embark on a one-on-one journey toward becoming a highly-skilled, certified Tattoo Artist!
Get to Know and Understand Gabe Jaksich!
Gabe's Work
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- Tattoo School providing Tattoo Classes and Tattoo Course helping you become a tattoo artist
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- A Tattoo Apprenticeship at Ink Different’s Tattoo School offers a Guaranteed Job Offer to Become A Tattoo Artist the day you graduate.
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- Tattoo School providing Tattoo Classes and Tattoo Course helping you become a tattoo artist
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- Tattoo School providing Tattoo Classes and Tattoo Course helping you become a tattoo artist
Ready to Transform Your Life and Career in 1000 Hours?
Download the complete Course Book for our 6-Months One-on-one Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeship to find out more about how to set yourself free!
What You'll Learn in Your 6-Month One-on-One Traditional Tattoo Apprenticeship
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Weeks 1-4: Foundations of Tattooing (160 hours).
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Weeks 5-8: Shading, Outlining, & Technique Refinement (160 hours).
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Weeks 9-12: Color Theory, Mixing, & Application (160 hours).
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Weeks 13-16: Intermediate Tattooing & Client Management (160 hours).
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
A Legacy in Tattoo Education
STARTING in January!
Email us examples of your artwork for review, and tell us why you want one of the only seat available for the six months that will change your life.
Your art can be anything you are proud of, or your most recent work, just not all digital. Please give the team 5 business days to review and respond to your submission.
Four Categories of Training in Your Tattoo Apprenticeship
Visual Art
Visual Art Principles and Foundations that relate to tattooing; Color Theory, Composition and Imaging Strategies, Line Work and Shading, Drawing Tattoos, History of Tattoos, Cross-Cultural Symbol Identifications & Semiology, Current Trends in Tattoo Aesthetic, Portfolio Creation (digitally and physically).
Health and Safety
Personal Safety, How to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disease, Workstation Sanitation, and Knowledge Needed to Pass the Required Bloodborne Pathogen Test.
Tech and Tattoo Machinery
Machine Components, Controlling the Machine, Machine Maintenance, using Modern Technology to Create and Implement Tattoos.
Professional Business and Licensed Requirements
Professional Business Skills, Shop Management, establishing a Profitable Studio, Customer Service and Client Relations, Tattoo Artist Marketing Skills, Knowledge & Skills Needed to Pass Local Licensing Requirements.
May 12, 2025
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Is Finding the Right Tattoo Apprenticeship Harder Than It Should Be? You’re passionate about tattooing, and you’re ready to take the next step—but every time you search for the right tattoo apprenticeship, you find yourself stuck in a whirlwind of conflicting advice. Some artists insist that the only real way to learn is through an old-school, unpaid shop apprenticeship, where you clean and assist for years before ever holding a tattoo machine. Others say tattoo schools don’t offer enough hands-on experience and leave apprentices unprepared for real-world tattooing. So, what’s the truth? And more importantly, how do you find an […]
