Let's go back to school where Sharing is Caring + Show & Tell is fun.

Tattoo machines are EXPENSIVE, like even the cheaper ones. And usually after using one and realizing it isn't quite the right machine for you or your style, you can't initiate a return. Which kinda sucks, because damn, there's like $300-$1k down the drain (unless you can sell it on somewhere like @tattoogear4sale). So there's nothing more frustrating than getting a new machine and it doesn't work out.

In this event, we're bringing the community together to do a show and tell of your machines - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We'll make time for everyone to talk about their machine and ask questions, then actually try each other's machines out on fake skin.

YOU MUST BRING A MACHINE TO THE EVENT TO PARTICIPATE,

And be ok with others trying out your machine. This is a group project y'all.

What You Provide

1. Your machine(s)
2. Needles and disposable tubes or cartridges for your machine(s)

What We Provide

Gloves, Ink caps, Rinse cups, Tongue depressors, Bibs, Pen covers, Cord covers, Machine bags, Bottle bags / bottles, Shop towels, Vaseline, Fake skin (plastic, oranges, and/or pigs skin)

You'll be asked during the event ticket purchase flow what type of fake skin you prefer so we can purchase accordingly for the event.

~If we get overwhelming interest in this event, we may consider making this a quarterly thing~

This event is for tattooers and anyone in an active apprenticeship, NOT for non-tattooers (aka clients and regular folks)

Goody bags, non alcoholic drinks, and snacks will be provided 🛍️🧃🥨

Event Accessibility

EVENT SPACE
No stairs are required to access the event space; chairs for seating will be available. If you need any accessibility accommodations, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate you.

PRICING
We want to keep our events as accessible as possible while still covering some of the cost of supplies and event space. Really the ticket cost is more to make sure you have some incentive to actually show up and not bail last minute 😅

SKY CANDY STUDIO INFO

• We have gender-neutral restrooms with stalls and two gender-neutral individual restrooms
• No shoes on the carpet mats in the main space
• No glass in the studio
• Check in with the front desk team upon arrival to check waivers
• Information about the Sky Candy studio's history and mission
• Check out the Sky Candy safe space statement

ADDRESS
Sky Candy
bldg 8A
1023 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721

• Sky Candy is on the first floor of building 8; enter from the front.
• Parking is free. Additional parking toward the back of the complex is available if spots are full around building 8