Shelly Dax, Owner/Administrator/Instructor

Click here to hear Shelly discuss how she became a tattoo artist

Tattoo Instructor since 2011
Tattoo Artist & Studio Owner since 2006
6+ years classes LCC & UO Emphasis on Art, Writing, Teaching & Theatre
7 years Youth Arts Instructor with Lane Arts Council
27 years Artist Emphasis on Painting, Costumes & Theatrical painting

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Click here for Shelly’s appearance on Fireside Tattoo Network with Jake Meeks

Gil T. Rodello, Instructor

Graphic Designer since 1998
Tattoo Shop Manager since 2012
Licensed Tattoo Artist since 2014
Associates Degree, LCC
Youth Arts Instructor with Lane Arts Council

Occasional Guest Instructors:

Ryak Martin (Inspired Ink, Coquille Oregon) Ollie Nash (Tattoo Nouvelle, Cottage Grove Oregon) Randi Lazelle (Tattoo Nouvelle, Cottage Grove Oregon) James Bozeman (All In One Tattoo, Grants Pass Oregon) Valentin Serna (All In One Tattoo, Grants Pass Oregon)

2 months ago

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Still need a few people, who can sit like a champ, for a few tattoo sessions, at a slammn deal, $25 for up to three hours. With students. Email answered only: gardenofinktattoo@gmail.com.comAaand go! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Need two people, who can sit like a champ, for a few tattoo sessions, at a slammn deal, $25 for up to three hours. With students. Email answered only: gardenofinktattoo@gmail.com.comAaand go! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

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Update: booked! $50 Flat fee + tip what you can for 4 to 5 hours!!!Hurrrrrrrrrry thIS is NEXT WEEK!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩If you'd like to be a COLLAB client with students jumping in and out on easier beginner piece. **JUNE 21, 22, 23 still availble. (book at 11am)**$50 flat studio fee for 4 - 5 hours (+ tip what you can to students)Must be custom pieces with your input on what and where on the body.Book here ASAP: visibook.com/gardenofinkthen email: gardenofinktattoo@gmail.com to discuss details. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

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WOW, just wow. I had the privelage of having international bestselling author PAM GROUT (author of 20 books and world travel blog writer) in my Possibility Posse Zoom meeting todayTo CELEBRATE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of this weekly meeting of JOYFUL women. 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳WOWZER. It was incredible. Such magic and inspiration, over 20+ women attended and I am floating on a cloud. She is a huge mentor of mine. Life is getting crazy cool every week! MORE fun and adventure OH YEAH!#fortunatelife ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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Tracy needs a client right now!3- 4 hours for flat fee of $25 plus tip.Email right away: gardenofinktattoo@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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