FAQS

Every artist at Witch of the West books independently. Visit our Artists & Booking page to learn more about our artists and their booking process.

Additionally, each artist has their own website and social media pages. This is the best way to stay up to date with their books. If you’d like priority in booking, be sure to sign up for your prospective artist’s newsletter. All of this information can be found in the page linked above.

We do not accommodate last-minute booking requests, as our artists are usually booked out three to six months in advance.

Tattoo rates are determined by each artist. Some artists have an hourly rate, while others price at a flat rate. Information on each artist’s rate can be found on their website or their Instagram. During the booking process, your artist will be happy to provide an estimate for the total time and cost of your tattoo.

No, we do not currently offer piercings.

Some of our artists offer customs, while others are flash-only.

Flash tattoos are pre-drawn designs. Each artist will post their available flash designs on their Instagram or their websites. Artists typically design flash pieces based on what they’d like to tattoo. Flash pieces allow you to pick an already existing design.

Witch of the West Tattoo Collective is a private, appointment-only studio located at:

706 S. College Ave, Suite 206, Fort Collins, CO, 80524

We do not accept walk-ins.

We are located on the second floor of the Collegio Building in Fort Collins. You will need to enter the building through the door in the parking garage. We can be a little tricky to find! To see a video walking you through how to get to the studio, check out the “Location” highlight on our Instagram page.

Parking is available at the Collegio Building’s Lot 700 (located on the south side of the building off of College) for $1 per day. This lot can be accessed via College Avenue or through the alley off of Laurel Street. Off-street parking is also available on Laurel and the surrounding streets, although it is usually limited to 2-hour parking.

No. We do not tattoo minors.

While the state of Colorado allows minors to get tattoos with the consent of a guardian, our studio requires that you are 18 years old to get a tattoo from us.

Please refer to your artist’s cancellation policies for their specific rules. In general, late cancellations will result in forfeiting your deposit. If you need to cancel, please give your artist as much notice as possible!

No-calls and no-shows will not be rescheduled or tolerated. If you no-call or no-show an artist working under Witch of the West, your name will be put on our shop-wide blocklist. You will not be able to work with other artists in the space after this.

Deposits are required at the time of booking. Each artist sets their deposit amount, as well as their terms and boundaries around reschedules and cancellations. In general, deposits are considered NON-REFUNDABLE. The deposit will be taken out of the total cost of the tattoo at the time of payment.

Since we are a smaller studio and there is limited space, we ask that you minimize bringing guests to your tattoo appointment.

We understand that tattooing can be an intimidating and vulnerable experience for some, so we do allow one guest to accompany you during your appointment. Guests must remain courteous and respectful towards other clients and artists when in the space. If your guest is creating a disturbance or engaging in inappropriate behavior, our artists reserve the right to ask them to leave.

Please note that we do not allow children in the studio.

Make sure to eat a large meal before your appointment starts. This will help with pain management. We also recommend bringing some snacks to help keep your blood sugar up throughout the tattoo.

Try to get a good night's sleep beforehand, and don't drink alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment (this increases inflammation in the body even if you aren't actively hungover).

Eat a big dinner with carbs the night prior as well.

Witch of the West offers a wide range of complimentary amenities and comfort items for use during your tattoo appointment, though you are encouraged to bring your own headphones, books, tablets, etc for entertainment.

Each artist has different preferences. Please contact your artist to inquire about using numbing cream for your tattoo appointment.