Greetings all,
Amazing we have had almost 500 view in less than a few days. Would love some counterpoints outside of the few people that have replied. Its not constructive to just tell someone to go off and die. Thats just childish. Now we have consulted with over 500 tattoo artists in and around the nation and honestly the consensus is better training for apprentices. When we sat down with shop owners, they said they wanted people that were dedicated to learning the industry and not people looking for a quick buck. When we sat down with artists, they said they were not able to procure an apprenticeship with any shops in the area. Not just here in Georgia, but all over the Southeast just to learn the basics.
I think the same people replying to this forum are the same people new artists are meeting with when trying to get starting in something they are passionate about. I have heard so many times that tattoo artists dont like sharing with the next generation about how to tattoo. They are usually met with how hard it is to get into the industry and pretty much told to go find out on your own. The types of replies above remind me of struggles people go through trying to find their way.
Dont just stand by and let someone say you cant be a great artist if you have not suffered the same way other they have suffered to do the craft they love. Its 2014, knowledge is abundant and everywhere. People get discouraged when we dont have any structured system to learn about the art of tattooing. For example, we know of at least 50 artists that have shops that have art history degrees as the foundation they choose and then found an apprenticeship if they were lucky enough for someone to take the time to teach them. We think thats awesome! Now was the 50 grand that they paid to the art school a waste? Of course not, they were able to learn what they needed in a structured environment. So its naive to say workshops, schools, or structured learning environments for professional trades in unnecessary. Its very necessary.
So again I think all the nay sayers are making themselves look bad by nit picking at the color of the wall paper. If you dont like our workshop, thats fine you can create your own. We will actually help and share the information if youre open. If not thats fine also. This trade is here to stay. People are going to fall in and out of love with tattooing just alike. People want to learn more about it, and we plan to share. Does it cost, of course. We have to pay the same bills any other business pays as well as the instructors. Are we asking for to much? Not at all. The average two week workshop goes for $5,600. Now who are we to say thats to much? Yes we dont charge as much but all businesses have real expenses. The ink companies that make the ink everyone uses isnt free, nor are the machines or needles used daily by all. I think every would be aware of these things. Based on a few responses from above, maybe a reminder helps. As always you guys are free to call and discuss, or drop by and say hi and see what were building here at Southeast Tattoo Workshop.
Dr. Brady @ Southeast Tattoo Workshop - (404) 904 - 0876
2483 Maner Road Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
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