temporary penance

info for guesting || info for guests

for artists

  • studio is in East Williamsburg, about two blocks from the Morgan L Train stop. So if you’re about the Airbnb lifestyle anything close to the L train route works well.

    the address is 117 Grattan St.

    The studio is located on the first floor and is wheel chair accessible.

    Shape World, Estuary, Secret Door, Somewhere, Gnostic, Vacation Forever, are all a 5-15min walk.

    There are several atms within a 5min walk.

    There is a rather limited bodega across the street from the studio, but several more fully stocked bodegas and grocery stores within a 5 min walk radius. There are also Japanese, Italian, South American, Thai, Mediterranean, American, Ethiopian, and Mexican restaurants within a 5 min walk for tasty bites. ($10-20). That range opens up significantly when ordering delivery. Their hours vary from 9am (earliest) to midnight (latest)

  • when working at the studio you’ll have 24/7 access, so feel free to make your schedule as works best for you.

    the guest artist calendar is usually full 1-2 months out but sometimes we have limited short notice availability

  • The studio is split into four areas. There is a client waiting room, the tattooing space, a stencil/supply room, and a private room for artists to hang out in/client changing room. The bathroom is outside of the studio but literally around the corner, so a very brief walk.

    The client waiting area is separate from the tattooing space and has snacks, tea, refrigerator, and a microwave. Clients are welcome to use all of these. We usually use that space for pre-tattoo consultations & such. Clients are also welcome to use the bathrooms around the corner or the supply space in the tattoo area to change.

    The studio does have it’s own wifi that you can use.

    There is a snack drawer that we keep stocked, this isn’t a meal drawer but for clients (or you) during long sessions/days.

  • you’ll have your own Husky workstation that will come stocked with razors, dental bibs, tongue depressors, a&d, painter’s tape, medical tape, tegaderm, scissors, saran wrap, clip cord sleeves, green soap, bactine, 70% ISO, witch hazel, dial antibacterial soap, stencil stuff, liquid solidifier, rinse cups, Bounty paper towels, nitrile gloves (let me know if you need anything beyond S,M,L), dettol, and madicide.

    you’ll also have a massage table with folding back, ring light, trash can, and stool w/ upgraded casters.

    you’re also more than welcome to ship supplies to the studio, let me know if you’ll be doing that so we can be on the lookout for them :)

    there is also a dedicated photo area that works equally well for small tattoos to full body pieces.

    GENERAL SUPPLIES

    There are refills for all of the supplies mentioned above.

    Spirit stencil paper, 8.5x11 and 8.5x14 purple. Scotch tape, and slide paper cutters (for getting those nice straight cut lines).

    There is a standard printer with thermal machine as well as a Brother PJ-663 Stencil printer (when caleb isn’t traveling). It has a USB-C plug and can only be used with a computer.

    drape sheets, clip cord covers, chargers, etc.

    There is a sink in the tattoo area, distilled water, sharps disposal, ipad holder

    NOT SUPPLIED

    machines, needles, tubes, cartridges, colored inks

  • maintaining a respectful space is extremely important to us. we ask that you be respectful of your clients, clients of other artists, the space, and the building as a whole through your conversations, actions, and intentions.

    we ask that clients not bring guests unless necessary. absolutely no pets. no large groups, alcohol, or drugs (smoking or otherwise).

    we like to use anonymous feedback forms and highly suggest you do so as well.

  • the studio cut is a flat $125 / day.

    this can be paid with cash or zelle. We encourage you to stack appointments to keep your percentages down!

click the link below to submit a guesting request

for clients

each artist has their own way of booking, so please contact them directly with inquiries

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