Bend Oregon Tattoo School

Anchors and Ink proudly offers a Bend Oregon tattoo school and permanent makeup program in the heart of downtown. Those looking to become a certified Oregon tattoo artist may complete the program at Anchors and Ink under the direction of Kristopher “KJ” Brown. Having been certified in 2009, KJ brings a wealth of experience and talent to tattoo school students in Bend, OR, as the Program Director.

Students can choose between becoming a tattoo artist, permanent makeup artist or microblading professional under the guidance of KJ. The fully accredited program allows students to complete the necessary training to become certified Oregon tattoo artists or microblading artists.

Tattoo School Program

Tattoo school training at Anchors and Ink includes 210 hours of theory and 150 practical hours. Each tattoo student completes a minimum of 360 hours of training and 50 tattoos before they are eligible for Oregon state tattoo certification. This training allows all of the artists who complete the program to have the necessary credentials to become a state-licensed tattoo artist upon completion of the State Board Exam.

Students who have completed the Anchors and Ink tattoo school program have gone on to tattoo with leading tattoo artists including Chase Tafoya and Monolith Tattoo Studio. “Skin Wars” winner and body artist Natalie Fletcher completed tattoo school at Anchors and Ink, as well. Anchors and Ink has developed a reputation throughout the industry as one of the leading tattoo schools in Oregon.