Tattoo/PMU Apprenticeship
Launch your career with hands-on mentorship, structured training, and full state-approved licensing.
Step into the permanent makeup & tattoo industry with an apprenticeship built for serious artists ready to master their craft. At Empress Ink, you’ll receive personalized, real-world training inside a working studio while completing all state requirements for licensure in Missouri or Kansas. (Our studio is located in the crossroads arts district in Kansas City, Missouri)
Program Options
Missouri Tattoo / PMU License Apprenticeship
• Total Cost: approx. $12,000
• Duration: 1+ year (varies by artist progression)
Kansas Tattoo / PMU License Apprenticeship
• Total Cost: approx. $18,000
• Duration: 2+ years (state requirement)
Payment Structure
• $6,120 deposit to secure your spot (1 spot open as of 12/1/2025)
Email for deposit payment options (small discount applied with Zelle payment)
• $500 monthly payments until licensing is complete
• Total timeline ranges 1–2 years, depending on your pace, consistency, and studio schedule
What’s Included
• One-on-one hands-on training (with supplies included)
• Guided skill development + supervised live models
• Studio safety, sanitation & compliance
• Business foundations for new artists
• Full preparation for state licensing requirements
• Real-world experience inside an active PMU tattoo studio
Who This Is For
Aspiring PMU or tattoo artists who want structured mentorship, state-approved hours, and the confidence to build a long-term career in the beauty industry.
Launch your career with hands-on mentorship, structured training, and full state-approved licensing.
Step into the permanent makeup & tattoo industry with an apprenticeship built for serious artists ready to master their craft. At Empress Ink, you’ll receive personalized, real-world training inside a working studio while completing all state requirements for licensure in Missouri or Kansas. (Our studio is located in the crossroads arts district in Kansas City, Missouri)
Program Options
Missouri Tattoo / PMU License Apprenticeship
• Total Cost: approx. $12,000
• Duration: 1+ year (varies by artist progression)
Kansas Tattoo / PMU License Apprenticeship
• Total Cost: approx. $18,000
• Duration: 2+ years (state requirement)
Payment Structure
• $6,120 deposit to secure your spot (1 spot open as of 12/1/2025)
Email for deposit payment options (small discount applied with Zelle payment)
• $500 monthly payments until licensing is complete
• Total timeline ranges 1–2 years, depending on your pace, consistency, and studio schedule
What’s Included
• One-on-one hands-on training (with supplies included)
• Guided skill development + supervised live models
• Studio safety, sanitation & compliance
• Business foundations for new artists
• Full preparation for state licensing requirements
• Real-world experience inside an active PMU tattoo studio
Who This Is For
Aspiring PMU or tattoo artists who want structured mentorship, state-approved hours, and the confidence to build a long-term career in the beauty industry.