New York Tattoo School

Tattoo Apprenticeships in New York City

Our New York Tattoo Apprenticeship Program is located off the Morgan L stop in Bushwick, an inspiring neighborhood filled with street art, colorful nightlife, and thriving youth culture. At Ink Different Tattoo School, you'll find a welcoming artistic community that's equally as vibrant and diverse.

Tattoo Apprenticeship Program

Your Path to Career Success in the Tattoo Industry. 

Ink Different's Tattoo Artist Certification Guarantees a Job Offer and Becoming a Licensed Tattoo Artist for each apprentice who completes the Full Tattoo Apprenticeship Program.

Our Full Tattoo Apprenticeship Tattoo Artist Certification Program is based on the traditional model with an increased focus on long-term success in the tattoo industry through the only tattoo industry training program that guarantees a job offer.

Guaranteed Job Offer

New York Tattoo Artist Certification Program - Brooklyn Tattoo Apprenticeship

Ink Different Tattoo School - 95 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

If you are serious about a career as a professional Tattoo Artist, we will consider mentoring you through your tattoo apprenticeship from start to finish. Our mission is to ensure equal opportunity in the tattoo industry, for artists who are dedicated to becoming great Tattoo Artists and even better humans. And we're looking for artists from all walks of life who want to learn the art of tattooing and the craft of client relationships.

We are proud to offer our Tattoo Apprentices something they can only count on if they complete their apprenticeship at Ink Different

How to Become a Tattoo Artist in Brooklyn - New York City

Our New York Tattoo Apprenticeship is only for people who are serious about changing careers, or transforming their lives, and becoming exceptional Tattoo Artists. We are fortunate to have developed a small handful of Tattoo Artists who are willing and able to train future apprentices in a safe, structured environment, that works.

Once in our Brooklyn, New York tattoo studio, you’ll be trained to implement impeccable tattoos on clients, while gaining the skills, work experience, and professional development you need to launch your career as a tattoo artist. Apprenticeships generally take 1 year to complete.

Guaranteed Tattoo License

Start a chat, text or call 1-917-227-2842.

3 Step Process

1. Interview with an Advisor

Apply by submitting your artwork. If your artwork is approved for enrollment, you will be invited to interview with an Admissions Advisor.

2. Start From Home - Finish In Our Studios

As a tattoo apprentice, you’ll start online in a live virtual classroom, where you will work one-on-one with your trainer. Once you pass your virtual classroom requirements, you’re ready to complete your apprenticeship in one of our studios. Apprenticeships generally take 1 year to complete.  

3. Guaranteed Job Offer

Upon completion of your full apprenticeship program, we welcome you to tattoo at one of our exceptional tattoo studios. You will have all the skills necessary to provide quality custom tattoos with world-class customer service to your clients.

Guaranteed Student Loan Offer

Follow Us @inkdifferentbrooklyn

Want to get inspired? Check out our shop's Instagram @inkdifferentbrooklyn to see tattoos from our team. Once you explore the feed, we're sure you'll be interested in joining us to work on your own tattoo portfolio!

Brooklyn Tattoo Apprenticeship Blog

Dive into all the information, insights, interviews, videos, and resources you need to find a tattoo apprenticeship and tattoo artist training in Brooklyn HERE!

November 17, 2023

5 Trends in Tattoo School Programs – How Can A Tattoo Artist Stay Ahead?

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We Love Brooklyn, NYC!

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An Effective Guide To Launching Your Brooklyn Tattoo Career

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November 1, 2022

Top 5 Myths About The Tattoo Industry In New York Busted

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October 14, 2022

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Why Become A Tattoo Artist in Brooklyn, New York?

Have you considered changing careers and becoming a tattoo artist in New York? Of course, you have! That’s why you’re here.

Let’s talk a little bit about why that is such a good idea.

Street Art in Brooklyn

Did someone in your in life mention the street art they saw when visting? Well the they we were most definitely speaking about Bushwick. Bushwick, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, is one of NYC’s most colorful and street art-filled areas. Strolling through Bushwick, you’ll notice its changing. The wholesalers and auto body shops that once dominated this working-class neighborhood are now home to zero waste stores, craft beer bars, tapas restaurants, and street art! 

Since 2011, the Bushwick Collective, an organization of graffiti artists in Brooklyn, has turned this neighborhood into the mecca of street art. The Bushwick Collective was founded by Joe Ficalora, who was born in Bushwick and wanted to transform the home of his childhood into the home of a street art gallery. 

The Bushwick Street Art Collective works with local artists, business owners, and the community to find locations for street art. They also throw a party every summer, the Bushwick Open Studios, which is like a massive block party that includes free entry to artists’ studios throughout the neighborhood. 

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