Complete the required hands-on portion of your Missouri tattoo or body piercing apprenticeship with 50 In-Studio Supervised Procedures under the direction of Missouri Licensed Tattooist & Body Piercer Nick Young (#2014042818) at Learn to Ink in Kansas City, Missouri.
This structured real-world training experience is designed for apprentices pursuing professional tattooing or body piercing careers through a modern, Missouri-compliant apprenticeship pathway. Students work directly inside a licensed studio environment while completing supervised tattoo or piercing procedures on real clients under professional oversight.
Unlike generic online tattoo courses or unstructured shop apprenticeships, this program provides documented practical experience, accountability, and direct mentorship from an actively licensed industry professional with over 15 years of experience.
The 50 supervised procedures are designed to help apprentices:
* Build real machine confidence
* Develop client communication skills
* Understand sanitation and workflow standards
* Improve linework, shading, setup, breakdown, and procedure execution
* Gain professional studio experience in a real Kansas City tattoo environment
* Progress toward Missouri state licensing eligibility requirements
This training is part of the Learn to Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing Apprenticeship Program and is intended for serious students pursuing long-term careers in the tattoo or body art industry.
Program Includes:
* 50 supervised tattoo or piercing procedures
* Real studio experience
* Direct mentor oversight
* Missouri-compliant apprenticeship structure
* Hands-on client interaction
* Bloodborne Pathogens compliance integration
* Professional portfolio development
* Apprenticeship progress tracking
Location:
Learn to Ink
1024 W 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64114
Instructor:
Nick Young
Licensed Tattooist & Body Piercer
Missouri License #2014042818
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50 In-Studio Supervised Tattoo Procedures | Missouri Apprenticeship T
Purchase of the 50 In-Studio Supervised Procedures does not grant immediate access to the studio floor or supervised client procedures.
Students may purchase this training simultaneously with the online apprenticeship coursework; however, all students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 50% of the online curriculum (Modules 1–5) before becoming eligible to request in-studio access consideration.
