I strongly object to the idea of a school for tattooing for a number of reasons. Tattooing is more than just another profession. Because of the immense amount of knowledge that’s required to make a capable tattooer, there’s no realistic way an instructor will be able to provide what’s necessary for an apprentice to graduate and be ready for a shop environment. A real apprenticeship requires a high degree of commitment from the mentor and apprentice. There is no substitute for the one-on-one experience of mentor/apprentice. Seasoned tattooers would still have to dedicate time for teaching a tattoo school graduate. Furthermore, tattooing is not for everyone, and much of the deeper knowledge should not be given to anyone just because he/she has the money. I guarantee any instructor won’t come close to possessing the knowledge a seasoned, respected tattooer has to give to an apprentice. Because of this, schools will only flood tattooing with more hacks, and will increase the risk to the public.