Become A Tattoo Artist in Cincinnati, OH
Start Your Tattoo Career in Cincinnati at Black Fern Tattoo Collective
Learn to Tattoo in Ohio with Ink Different Tattoo School at Black Fern Tattoo Collective
Thinking about becoming a Tattoo Artist? Welcome to Cincinnati, where rich history, colorful art, and creative energy come together, and now, where your tattoo career can officially begin. Whether you’re fresh out of school or finally ready to turn your side hustle into something real, our Tattoo Apprenticeship Program in Cincinnati is designed to help you level up with confidence.
Hosted at the one and only Black Fern Tattoo Collective, you’ll be training in a professional, inclusive, and inspiring environment. Learn under the guidance of Mentor Austin Fields, a second-generation Tattoo Artist with 17 years of experience and a passion for helping others grow in the craft.
This is more than a classroom. It’s a real shop, with real clients, authentic learning, and real support.
WARNING! You can’t learn to tattoo in two weeks! You can't learn in even two months. Our tattoo apprenticeship programs with guaranteed job offers provide up to 2,000 hours of training to ensure career success.
Cincinnati Full Tattoo Apprenticeship Program Tattoo Artist Certification
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.
Meet Black Fern Tattoo Collective, in Cincinnati, OH
Guaranteed Job Offer
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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 the full tattoo apprenticeship, Ink Different's Tattoo Artist Certification Program, we welcome you to tattoo at one of the Ink Different-owned or Affiliated tattoo studios. You will have all the skills necessary to provide quality custom tattoos with world-class customer service to your clients.
Why Start Your Tattoo Apprenticeship at Black Fern Tattoo Collective?
At TattooSchool.com, we’ve partnered with some of the best tattoo studios across the country, and Black Fern in Cincinnati is no exception. Here's why it’s the perfect place to launch your tattoo career.
Learn by Doing (Not Just Watching)
From day one, you'll be in a real tattoo studio setting. That means learning tattoo machine setup, studio cleanliness, client interaction, drawing techniques, and eventually, inking real tattoos under supervision. You’ll build your skills on-site, not just on paper.
Get Mentored by a Tattoo Veteran
Your mentor, Austin Fields, brings nearly two decades of experience to the table. He’s trained multiple Tattoo Artists over the years and is known for his black and grey realism and surrealism-style tattoos. But beyond his tattoo skills, Austin is dedicated to helping you discover your unique voice and gain the technical skills to thrive.
Build Your Confidence (and Your Portfolio)
Our program is structured to walk you through each stage of the tattoo learning process. By the time you're tattooing real clients, you'll already have the confidence that comes from guided, hands-on training.
Leave With a Job, Not Just a Certificate
We’re proud to offer something few others do: a guaranteed job offer when you complete your tattoo apprenticeship. We believe in our tattoo apprentices and are committed to helping you succeed during and after the program.
About Black Fern Tattoo Collective, Cincinnati’s Premier Tattoo Studio
Since opening its doors in 2018, Black Fern Tattoo Collective has become a favorite in the Cincinnati tattoo scene. It’s a professional, clean, and calming space where both clients and artists feel welcome.
Here’s what makes it stand out:
Tattoo Artists who specialize in a wide range of tattoo styles (black and grey, illustrative, realism, fine line, and more).
A calm and respectful tattoo studio culture, perfect for focused learning.
A growing reputation for tattooing and customer satisfaction across Cincinnati and beyond.
It’s not just a shop; it’s a collective. And as a tattoo apprentice here, you’re part of that team.
What's It Like Being a Tattoo Apprentice in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati offers more than a cool skyline and tasty chili; it’s full of artistic inspiration. As a tattoo apprentice, you’ll work hard in the studio but also feed your creativity with everything the city has to offer.
You might:
Grab a coffee at Coffee Emporium before your shift.
Take lunch breaks exploring Findlay Market or checking out murals in Over-the-Rhine.
Unwind after work with a walk through Washington Park or catch a show at Bogart’s.
And, of course, your daily life inside the studio includes:
Shadowing Austin and the other Black Fern Tattoo Artists.
Helping with setups, sterilization, and stencil prep.
Practicing drawing and technique.
Observing real tattoo sessions and later tattooing clients under guidance.
What Makes TattooSchool.com Different?
At TattooSchool.com, we’re committed to opening the doors of the tattoo industry to more people than ever before, without the gatekeeping, hazing, or guesswork.
With our Cincinnati location, you’ll get:
Personalized mentorship from a respected Tattoo Artist. A clean, welcoming, professional studio to learn in. Step-by-step guidance through our proven curriculum. Affordable tuition and flexible financing. A guaranteed job offer upon successful completion. Career support long after your apprenticeship is over.
We’re not just another tattoo school. We’re a national community of artists, mentors, and dreamers helping each other grow.
How to Apply
Ready to turn your creativity into a career?
Here’s how to start your tattoo apprenticeship at Black Fern Tattoo Collective in Cincinnati:
Submit your artwork to our email: info@becomeatattooartist.com.
Schedule an interview with an Advisor.
Customize your tuition plan.
Get started on your apprenticeship journey!
We only accept two tattoo apprentices per month per location, so don’t wait!
Let’s Make It Official
You’ve been thinking about tattooing long enough. It’s time to do it. Whether you’re a born artist or just discovering your creative spark, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Join us in Cincinnati. Train at one of the city’s top tattoo studios. Learn from an experienced, passionate mentor. And walk out with more than a new skill; you’ll walk out with a career.
Apply now to our Cincinnati Tattoo Apprenticeship Program.
Learn with Ink Different at TattooSchool.com.
Start tattooing. Start your future.
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