Review of Garden of Ink
Garden of Ink:
Garden of Ink is a unique business that combines a tattoo shop, graphic design services, and a trade school. Located in Cottage Grove, Oregon, this establishment offers a variety of services to its clients. The shop is clean, well-maintained, and has a friendly atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, and accommodating.
The tattoo artists at Garden of Ink are students who are learning the craft under the supervision of experienced instructors. The students are talented and passionate about their work. They take pride in creating unique designs that meet the needs and preferences of their clients. The shop uses sterile equipment and follows strict safety protocols to ensure the health and safety of their clients.
In addition to tattoo services, Garden of Ink also offers graphic design services. The graphic designers are skilled in creating logos, business cards, flyers, and other marketing materials. They work closely with their clients to create designs that reflect their brand and vision.
Garden of Ink is also a trade school that provides training in tattooing and graphic design. The school is licensed by the state of Oregon and offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of the trade. The instructors are experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping their students succeed.
Overall, Garden of Ink is a great place to get a tattoo, design a logo, or learn a new trade. The shop has a welcoming atmosphere, talented staff, and a commitment to excellence. Whether you are a client or a student, you will find that Garden of Ink is a great place to be.
From the business
"Tattoo School and Studio"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Garden of Ink Reviews - 61
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Jillian Scoggin
I won a tattoo from Gil. He was patient with scheduling me in for it. He took my drawing that I drew for my tattoo and he made it look way better and I loved it. He accommodated my needs as I have super sensitive skin and applied this special organic ointment I needed before he started tattooing. (Which I was nervous he wouldn't want to do) But he did and my tattoo turned out amazing. Will definitely go back. I would also reccomend them. Clean environment. Friendly staff. Love the place.
Tats Ramsey
I've been going to Garden of ink for years. Always the best experience I've ever had in a shop. I love the work she has done on my self, my wife and friends. I've watched her students in the learning process as well was tattooing. From what I've seen on the quality of that work speaks volumes to the schooling that is provided at Garden of Ink. A friendly comfortable shop and I can't possibly see my self going anywhere else.
Heather Houston
I'm an actual customer of Shelly's at Garden of Ink. She designed a custom piece for me and did the tattoo herself. Every step of the experience was professional and personal. I am getting another tattoo by one of her students this month. I have full confidence in their training. I would recommend anyone and everyone to go to her tattoo shop and school.
Marcie Lewman
I've known shelly for 8+years I have had alot of of tattooing done over those years and have always had a very pleasant experience, always professional.I've met the students over the years that she's been teaching, great people I've also gotten tattoos from a few of them. I think Garden of ink is a great place to come If thinking about getting a tattoo.
Melissa Roy
I don't think I've ever felt more comfortable while getting a tattoo. My big piece took a while but Shelly made sure I had time to move, drink water and rest if I needed. It was the best experience. One if not the best piece I have, and I have 14! Been to studios all over California, Arizona & Nevada. I'm so glad I found this place and will be going back. Very clean, professional and friendly.
Robert Troup
In the ten years I've been going to Shelly I have only one complaint ... my favorite piece is on my back & I can't see it!
She has always been very friendly & patient with me having to take too many smoke breaks while getting inked. The shop is very clean & a comfortable place to be. I've recommended her shop before & I'll do it again.
Andrea Rodello
It is always an enjoyable experience at Garden of Ink. The shop has a cozy feel and is kept impeccably clean. The artists are very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating.
The Garden of Ink is a wonderful place to be a student also. As a student, you get a full, well-rounded education on safety, standards, ethics, and can express artistic freedoms that you may not be granted in some internship situations.
I definitely suggest the Garden of Ink for those looking for a stellar tattoo, or an education in the art of tattooing.
bill kuykendall
Me and my wife went in for our anniversary and got ink to commemorate 10 years together. Both Gill and Shelly were amazing, talkative, informative and all around a really good experience. We loved our ink so much that for my daughter's 18th birthday I took her there to get more ink for myself and my daughter. Everything turned out amazing and we of course would highly recommend and will be going back for our future ink addictions.
Will Davey
What I appreciate seeing is how connected Shelly Dax is with the community. Garden of Ink invests in relationships and I have seen the small "family" of friends and clients that Shelly started out with grow now into a broader network of fans, students and professionals. Garden of Ink has a good reputation in this town and meets a need on a local level. It is a great springboard for students into a great, new career. Plus, Shelly has high standards for professionalism, health and safety. I work with youth who might otherwise explore inappropriate and more unsafe methods to acquire tattoos or piercings and I can rely on her to provide education, guidance and mentoring on a level that frankly, I just don't see among other artists, who seem to prize the excellence in their art over everything else. Garden of Ink is humble and relatable, and has become a hub of quite a diversity of ink entrepreneurs and a source of information, instruction and encouragement to the emerging community of tattoo artists in this area.
Erin Gray
Shelly is a wonderful artist, I'm very pleased with the work I've received so far I definitely plan on returning for more. Her attention to detail is amazing I'm constantly getting complemented on the artwork I've received from her. Thank you Shelly I look forward to working with you again.