where
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about
We bring you handcrafted tattoos in a one of a kind space outside of Philadelphia, PA. Queer, Trans and Woman owned, we work on a client focused, consent based, and respectful approach. We adhere to the highest sanitation practices (and then some) and we walk each client through the process to make sure your voice is heard and there are no surprises. To learn more about each artist and what their booking process looks like please visit the artists individual page.
location
The studio is located in the Midway Arts building in Coatesville, PA. Below are some helpful facts and resources -
Average driving distance from major cities:
Philadelphia - 50 mins
NYC - 2.5 hrs
Baltimore - 1.5 hrs
D.C. - 2.5 hrs
Pittsburgh - 4.25 hrs
access
The building is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant with ramps and elevators in order to get to our studio on the 5th floor.
Our tattoo tables support up to 450lbs.
Amtrak: The studio is also conveniently located only 2 blocks from the Amtrak Coatesville station. It is a short walk however, if you plan to take the train please be advised that there are stairs required to access the train platform.
Amtrak might be a great option if you are planning a day trip from Philly or NYC and you do not have access to a car- you can access Coatesville by train from many other major cities but you will likely need to transfer through Philly.
Train time and cost from major cities:
Philadelphia 30th street station - 41 min each way, $26 round trip (coach)
NYC Penn station - 2hr 11min each way, $134 round trip (coach)
Baltimore - 2hr 23min each way, $134 round trip (coach)
Washington D.C. - 3hr each way, $148 round trip (coach)
Septa: You can take the Paoli/Thorndale Regional line to the Thorndale station and then our studio an 8 minute uber/lyft ride from the station.
guesting/space use
Our studio is open to traveling artists who want to guest for any period of time. The guesting rate is a flat rate $80 per day and we will supply everything except needles/machines.
We also are looking for a resident tattoo artist to join us and we have a private room that's open for other business ventures or hobby space!
Check out all the details and applications here
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local guide
Getting a tattoo can easily be a quick morning appt or a "doctor's appt" from work - but why not make a day of it? Or even better, a little getaway?
We are working hard to familiarize ourselves with the best and most queer-friendly parts of South Eastern PA and we will be updating this section as we find more hidden (or not so hidden gems). If you are curious about a category not on the list, just let us know and we will let you know.
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more coming as soon as we find them!
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shop policies
Deposit: We require a deposit to secure an appt with each artist. They are non-refundable and only transferrable one time if you reschedule with at least 72hrs notice.
Reschedule with at least 72hrs notice: Your deposit will be transferred to your new appt date, however a second deposit will be required to secure the new time. This means, you will have two deposits submitted and they both will count towards your total at the appt.
Reschedule with less than 72 hrs notice: Your deposit will be forfeited and a new deposit will be required to book again.
Cancellation: Cancellation for any reason will forfeit your deposit and a new deposit will be required to book again.
No Show: Your deposit is forfeited and you will not be able to get tattooed from us in the future. We are a small business and we simply cannot have holes in our schedule.
Late Policy: There will be a 20 minute grace period with no penalty for those who communicate via email or IG.
15 mins late with no communication will be considered a no-show resulting in a loss of deposit.
Touch ups: We offer 1 free touch up within 12 months of your initial appt. Any touch up beyond 1 yr is considered normal wear and aging for a tattoo and will be charged at our normal rates.
Right to refuse: We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who displays any racist, homophobic, transphobic, or inappropriate behavior either before or during the appt.