Industry/Career Cluster: Arts, Technology, Communications
Career(s) Explored: Tattoo Artist, Graphic Design
Credential Requirements: Apprenticeships, State Licensures, Health Code Certificates
Salary Expectations: Varies based on location, skills, personal rates.
Current Established Average $106,858
Current Apprentice Average $47,000
# Of Volunteers Needed: 1
# of Tables Required: 1
Is Electricity Required: No
Materials Needed:
Tattoo tools (without sharp objects): Tattoo gun without needle, pen, transfer stencil paper, inks, grips, etc.
Provide sketch examples from previous art or flash sheets
Prompt cards of fake clients and their wants
Pens, Pencils, Colored Pencils
Scratch Paper
Interactive booth to allow students to hold tattoo gun (non operational) to understand grips, see flash sheets/designs, learn safety and care
Provide student with scratch paper, writing utensils, and prompt card.
Instruct students to create a design for a client.
Review positive parts of designs.
Offer students to display designs or take design home with them.