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

Click here to view Shelly’s full size portfolio images

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)

4 days ago

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New students starting in June PLEASE email if you'd like to be a demo client (Instructor tattooing you with students watching) for $200 flat fee for about 3 - 5 hours OR you'd like to be a collab client with students jumping in and out on easier beginner piece. $100 flat fee for 3 - 5 hours. Must be custom pieces with your input on what and where on the body.EMAIL ANSWERED ONLY. ANd serious inquiries please who will book right away.gardenofinktattoo@gmail.comAnnnnd go.Samples of tattoo projects from last Program attached. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month 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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2 months ago

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More of our newest students and a collaboration tattoo!Fun to get started!Zoey @chaotic__fernBrett @b.stewart.tattooTracy @tracylaubartBook here:visibook.com/gardenofinkTATT OOSCHOOL#gardenofinktattoo #gardenofinkstudio #gardenofink #gardenofinktattooschool #tattooschool #cottagegrovetattoo#cottagegroveoregon #tattoomentor #tattoostudent #tattooapprentice #womentattooartists #tattooeducation #tattootraining #tattoobasics #howtotattoo #tattooartistsofinstagram #tattootraining #learntattoo #thetattootextbook ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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New students! Fun first collaboration.Book your appointments here:visibook.com/gardenofink$25 an hour studio fee plus we encourage tipping!Shy @color_shy, Cecilia @cyt.drawings_, Sonya @irrepressiblewildflower ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

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ONLY ONLYONE MORE SPOT left: March 21 for collab tattoo!!visibook.com/gardenofinkCollaboration tattoos where all the students take turns jumping in and tattooing you. $100 flat fee [no refund] (plus cash tip for students what you can) 3 - 5 hours and these designs will be FLOWY, no long straight lines, no geometric, easy placement, designed by Shelly (with beginner students in mind). ONE date still available as of now: 3/21MUST BE ABLE TO SIT LIKE A ROCK...no wiggles. No covers. The booking app is called VISIBOOK and you can just go to this link and BOOK yourself ASAP. These spots will be gone fast! So hurry! (comment in Visibook what you want tattooed AND your email after you book.) ... See MoreSee Less

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