The Joy of Ink Tattoo Studio
5 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
4.7 ★ (158 reviews)
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About The Joy of Ink Tattoo Studio
The Joy of Ink Tattoo Studio is a shop front tattoo studio located in 5 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia, VIC. The studio specialises in illustrative style tattoos.
With a 4.7 star rating from 158 Google reviews, this studio is highly rated by clients.
Whether you're looking for custom artwork, a walk-in piece, or a consultation on your next tattoo, The Joy of Ink Tattoo Studio offers a professional tattooing experience for all styles and sizes.
Features & Amenities
🅿️ parking
Opening Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
* Hours may vary on public holidays. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Location
Pricing Information
Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
Estimated starting price
• Final price depends on size and detail
• Consultations usually free
• Deposit may be required to book
Studio Information
Location Type
shop front
Style
illustrative, realism, black and grey
Google Rating
4.7 ★
Location
VIC
What to Know
- Consultation recommended
- Deposit may be required
- Aftercare instructions provided
- ID required (18+)
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About The Joy of Ink Tattoo Studio
The Joy of Ink sits on Station Road in Cheltenham, a small tattoo studio built around a single guiding idea — that getting tattooed should feel calm, considered and genuinely enjoyable. The work leans illustrative, with a confident hand in colour and black and grey and a real fondness for botanical and nature-led pieces.
The studio's founder came to tattooing after decades as a freelance illustrator, and that drawing-first background shows in the way designs are developed — through conversation, reference and a proper consultation before the needle ever comes out. The centre suits people who want something custom and personal rather than off-the-wall flash, and it has a particular warmth with first-timers and clients marking a milestone.
Appointments are the norm and the space is unhurried, with time set aside to get a design right rather than rush it through. It is a modest, tidy studio that trades on care and craft over spectacle.
Explore more tattoo studios in Cheltenham, or browse Illustrative tattoo studios in Cheltenham.
Artists at The Joy of Ink Tattoo Studio
Joy
A freelance illustrator for more than 35 years who has tattooed since 2010, with a background spanning advertising storyboards, children's book illustration and fine art. Works in colour and black and grey.
Rose
Mariya
Services
Custom DesignsConsultationsTouch-Ups & ReworksWalk-Ins
Pricing
- Minimum
- $150
- Day rate
- $1000 for 5-6 hours
- Deposit
- $50-100, non-refundable
Pricing from the studio's website; confirm when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. All bookings require a non-refundable deposit of $50-100, which is deducted from the final cost of the tattoo.
Is there a minimum charge?
The studio minimum is $150. Final pricing depends on the design's size, placement and complexity.
Can I walk in or do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are accepted, but the studio often books out, so phoning ahead to check availability is recommended.
How do I pay?
The studio is cash only, and there is an ATM across the street.
Do you tattoo under-18s?
No. Clients must be 18 or over, and ID is checked before any tattoo.
Are touch-ups included?
One complimentary touch-up is offered within six weeks of the appointment; further touch-ups are charged.