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)

6 days ago

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FROM SHELLY DAX:🐰 I wrote a blog! Sheesh it's only been like a year since my last one...But I'm happy to be back at it again! Woot Woot. 🐰THE YEAR OF THE BUNNYBIG CHANGES FOR ME.shellydax.com/the-year-of-the-bunny-%f0%9f%90%87/ ... See MoreSee Less

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NEXT openings are Tuesday Dec. 20th. Then January 3rd. HURRY!!All the students are ready to be booking. Some are already filling up. There will be a bit of a holiday break, but hitting it hard in January.You can book here: with Porshia, Hannah and Alcea.$25 an hour studio fee plus tip the student. visibook.com/gardenofinkCheck them out on Instagram to see their art.Hannahinstagram.com/sour.solstice?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=Porshiainstagram.com/ink_and_oddities_porshiad?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=Alceainstagram.com/asabove_s0below?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= ... See MoreSee Less

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Student Hannah needs a person to tattoo today. Who wants 3 ish hours for flat fee of $25 plus tip? Sweet deal today! Must be able to sit like a champ.Flowy designs best for new students.Email quick with your cell phone, placement and idea.Gardenofinktattoo@gmail.com.Put "Hannah" in the subject line.Aaaaaaannnnd go. ... See MoreSee Less

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