Contact
Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance with an existing appointment. We're always happy to help!
Where to Find Us
Studio Hours
Mon–Sat // 12 PM – 8 PM
Sunday // 12 PM – 7 PM
Trying to book an appointment? Please click here.
Getting Here
By Car
Our studio is easily accessible by car. There is street parking available nearby, as well as public parking lots within walking distance. Use your preferred GPS or navigation app for the quickest route.
By Public Transit
Classic Ink Tattoo Studio is conveniently located in downtown Bradenton and is easily accessible by public transit. Several MCAT bus routes stop within walking distance of the studio, making it a simple trip from most areas in the city. Plan your route using local transit apps or the MCAT website for the most up-to-date schedules.
Parking
There is a free public parking garage just a short walk from our studio, located at 201 Tenth St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (at the corner of Tenth St W and Third Ave W). Limited 2-hour metered street parking is also available directly in front of the shop. We recommend the garage for longer visits or appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about healing times, materials, or what to expect? Our FAQ covers the details so you can feel informed and ready before you sit down.
Our artists and piercers take great care in offering a clean, safe, and comfortable environment so that all of our clients have a fun and positive tattoo and piercing experience.
Our owner, Brandon, is a LucasFilms Licensed Tattoo Artist, specializing in pop culture-themed realism and neotraditional designs. Classic Ink has a wide variety of resident artists, all from different walks of life: from Ringling graduates with illustrative flair to highly skilled artists with traditional roots, and fine-line black and grey artists ready to capture all the details of your next tattoo. At the end of the day, we're a bunch of diverse lovers of art that enjoy making art for a living, and we have an artist who specializes in a style just for you and your next tattoo/piercing.
Why should I choose Classic Ink?
You must be 18+ for tattoos or piercings unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a notarized consent form and current (not expired), physical ID for both minor and parent/legal guardian. There is absolutely no exception to this rule!
Per the Florida Department of Health, we require a valid government-issued physical photo ID (Ex: Driver's License, Passport, State ID) for all services.
We cannot accept military IDs as all IDs must be photographed/ copied.
Expired or heavily damaged IDs cannot be accepted. We have to be able to read your information and see the photograph.
Pictures or digital representations of ID are also not accepted.
What is a Government-issued ID?
Online:
To book a piercing appointment, please submit a booking form and pay your deposit. Your online deposit goes towards the final price of your piercing. Appointments are only available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with our piercer, Ryan.
In Person
All piercings are done on a walk-in basis only, Thursdays through Mondays . Walk-ins are also welcome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but wait times may be longer due to scheduled appointments. If you would like to get pierced at our studio, we always recommend coming in as early as you can. This is to ensure you are at the top of the queue. When you come in, we will give you a rough estimate of the wait time. Please understand that this can fluctuate.
Our shop opens at noon every day of the week, and our piercers take jewelry changes and piercings until an hour before we close the studio.
Phone:
We do not give quotes or book appointments via phone.
How can I book a piercing appointment?
Online:
To book online, please submit a booking form and pay your deposit. A member of our team will contact you within 1–3 days to confirm your slot or let you know if any changes are needed. If adjustments are required, please reply within 1–3 days. Otherwise, your appointment will remain as scheduled without extra time for design changes, add-ons, etc. Please note that not all artists accept online bookings and only book appointments during in-person consultations.
In Person:
Appointments can be made directly with the artist of your choice after an in-person consultation. A minimum $100 cash deposit is required to reserve time with any artist. For large-scale session work, your deposit may be higher. Your artist will go over this with you during your consultation.
Phone:
We do not give quotes or book appointments over the phone.
How can I book a tattoo appointment?
Clients are limited to one friend or family member in the service areas. No one under the age of 16 is permitted in the tattoo areas.
Can I bring someone with me to my appointment?
Tattoos
Walk-ins are welcome for anything palm-sized or smaller. First come, first served. You can always call the shop to see if we have any space on the day, but our artists are pretty busy all year round. Appointments are recommended for anything larger then palm size.
Piercings
All piercings are done on a walk-in basis only, Thursdays through Mondays. Walk-ins are also welcome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but wait times may be longer due to scheduled appointments. If you would like to get pierced at our studio, we always recommend coming in as early as you can. This is to ensure you are at the top of the queue. When you come in, we will give you a rough estimate of the wait time. Please understand that this can fluctuate.
Laser Tattoo Removal
All laser tattoo removal consultations and services are done on a walk-in basis only, Thursdays through Sundays, with Nurse Cathy.
