Bespoke custom tattooing shaped in collaboration with independent artists defines this boutique studio. Six resident tattooists cover a versatile range of styles, working across fine-line, illustrative, black and grey realism, colour, and watercolour pieces, as well as touch-ups. Tattoos are permanent collaborations, so sharing initial concepts in advance for adjustments makes all the difference to getting a design right. Clients praise the clean, hygienic setup and the considerate care during long chair sessions, highlighting how artists take time to translate personal ideas into finished ink. While direct inquiries and bookings are typically routed to individual artists, late walk-in visits have also been accommodated warmly.
Set inside The Tannery hub on Tanner Street in Woolston, Christchurch, the creative precinct gives the studio a calm and welcoming backdrop with artwork lining the walls. Our pick in Woolston for collaborative custom ink and delicate watercolour work.