Hello — My name is Samantha Stacher, a-36-year-old /striving tattoo artist , from Beautiful Southern Oregon. I’m honored to have been chosen as one of ONLY four people accepted into SOUTHERN OREGON TATTOO ACADEMY for the 2026 school year. [ “A 12-week intensive tattoo apprenticeship”]. This program will teach me professional tattoo techniques, safety/sterilization practices, portfolio development, and hands-on mentorship — everything I need to become a licensed professional.

Why I need your help:

TUITION total [$2,500]. Anything raised after tuition is to cover:

 Tattoo machine, needles, inks, and starter kit.

 Studio-uniform and health/safety certifications.

 Travel and monthly class costs.

TOTAL COST FOR 12 WEEKS = $15,000

What this will mean to me

This academy is the next step toward making tattooing my full-time career, supporting myself, and giving clients high-quality, safe custom work. Being one of ONLY four accepted shows the academy believes in my potential — your support makes that potential real.

How I’ll use the funds:

ALL donations go directly to enrollment costs, supplies, and monthly class costs as I train. I’ll keep donors updated with progress photos, work samples, and a final portfolio reveal.

Why I’m dedicated

I’ve been drawing since childhood, apprenticing under local artists, and have began pouring that passion into my own custom designs to show my own style and skills. This training will allow me to work professionally and give back to my community. I’ve been Cooking for the past decade. And as much as that too is truly one of my passions I’d be honored to start turning your next tattoo vision, into a beautiful reality and making this profession a dream come true for myself.

Perks

 $25 — Thank-you shoutout and a digital sketch

 $75 — Custom small flash piece (digital)

 $250 — Priority booking for a small tattoo or flash design once licensed

Total cost for 12 week program is $15,000..

EVEN SMALL DONATIONS HELP — if you can’t give, please share this campaign with friends and social networks. Thank you for believing in my work and helping me take this life-changing step.techniques, safety/sterilization practices, portfolio development, and hands-on mentorship — everything I need to become a licensed professional.