Tattoo Apprenticeship in Kansas City: What You Need to Know Before You Apply

If you are serious about becoming a professional tattoo artist in Kansas City, the path forward is not a YouTube tutorial or a generic online course. It is a real apprenticeship inside a licensed studio — and Learn to Ink is the most structured, professional option available in the Kansas City metro area.

Founded by Nick Young of New You Tattoo, Learn to Ink is a tattoo apprenticeship program built around real procedures, real clients, and a curriculum aligned with the standards set by the State of Missouri Office of Tattooing, Body Piercing and Branding.

The Tattoo Apprenticeship program is priced at $8,900. That investment covers access to a fully licensed Kansas City studio, a 10-module curriculum with approximately 100 structured lessons, supervised tattooing on real clients, and direct mentorship from a working professional tattoo artist.

One of the most important features of the Learn to Ink program is the commission structure. Apprentices earn 60% of every procedure they perform during training. The studio retains 40% to support the licensed environment, equipment, and mentorship infrastructure. This means you are not just learning — you are earning while you train.

The curriculum covers tattoo industry foundations, bloodborne pathogen protocols, machine and needle configuration, skin anatomy, linework, shading, color packing, cover-up strategy, and professional studio workflow. Students complete structured coursework before performing supervised procedures.

If you are ready to invest in a legitimate career path in tattooing, Learn to Ink is accepting applications now. The program is designed for serious individuals only — not casual hobbyists or people looking for shortcuts.

To apply or learn more, visit learntoink.com.