A private tattoo studio built on bold design, clean execution, and artist-driven expression.
300 N Appleton St · Appleton, WisconsinThe Black Spade Society is a creative studio rooted in individuality, precision, and atmosphere. Three resident artists and one permanent guest, one room, no assembly line — the shop stays small on purpose so the work doesn't get rushed.
Every piece is drawn for the person wearing it. A first small piece, a cover-up you've been quiet about for years, a full sleeve built session by session — same drafting table, same standard.
Make it meaningful. Make it sharp. Make it yours.
Each artist keeps their own book and their own style. Find the hand whose work fits your idea, then go straight to them.
Books open and close independently. If an artist's DMs are quiet, they're heads-down in a session — leave the message and it gets answered.
Send your idea, placement, and rough size to the artist whose work fits it. A photo of the spot tells us more than a paragraph will.
We talk through what will fit, what will age well, and what it costs. Honest answers, no upsell. Cover-ups always start here.
A deposit holds your date and comes off the final price. Reschedules are fine with notice — no-shows forfeit it.
Eat beforehand, hydrate, bring headphones. Written aftercare goes home with you, and touch-up questions are always free.
Walk-ins happen when a chair opens up. Flash days get posted to Instagram first — following the artists is the fastest way to catch one.
The Society isn't only a tattoo studio. We keep private studio rooms of different sizes for people who'd rather run their own thing than work someone else's counter — tattoo artists, barbers, stylists, and anyone else who does careful work one client at a time.
The biggest room in the building, with its own door and enough floor for up to four artists working at once — or fewer stations plus a waiting nook and retail shelf. Suited to a small team, or to someone running more than one service out of one space.
A private, lockable room for one or two artists. Door closes, music is yours, clients get quiet — every space in the building is its own room; nothing is out on an open floor.
Spaces don't come open often. Worth asking before one is advertised.
The independents working out of the Society's rooms right now. Each runs their own book, their own hours, and their own pricing — reach them directly on Instagram to ask questions or get on their schedule.
@tattoosbyem13
@whimsytats
@itsmeeejessicaa_
@tv.beautyyy
Tenants come and go as rooms open up. If you'd like to be on this list, ask about a space.