Where can you find a piercing apprenticeship?

To learn the body art of piercing through an apprenticeship, contact or visit local tattoo and piercing shops, and ask if the shop does apprentice training. The Association of Professional Piercers recommends finding shops that have a good reputation with a respected and highly skilled staff of artists.

It takes persistence and perseverance to land a piercing apprenticeship. According to About.com, a person should strive to be a top candidate when seeking a mentor that is willing to do the training. A good candidate must stand out from the crowd by being respectful, sincerely interested in the art and willing to learn. Ideally the candidate already possesses some knowledge about piercing.