Hemlock Tattoo is a women-owned tattoo shop located in Mohkinstsis, Treaty Seven Territory, aka "Calgary, AB" by Taylor Hudson, Janeen Scott, Geneva Haley and Marlee Watts.  

 

We built Hemlock with our values at the forefront of every decision and with an emphasis on creating high-quality work in an intentional environment. Our goal has always been to cultivate trust with our clients and to always engage with improving and adapting our practice. Recognizing our privilege as tattooers, we use our platform to create a space that promotes open communication and consent within the tattoo industry.

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From its inception, Hemlock has accessed education that has guided our practice of trauma-informed care and consent-based tattooing in order to create a comfortable and accountable space for any who chose to enter. From booking in, to waiver content, to care before, during and after a tattoo, we strive to offer a mindful, compassionate and intentional experience that prioritizes the comfort levels of both clients and staff throughout the entire process.

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We have a genuine dedication to implementing concrete, tangible measures to reflect our values. These measures include but aren’t limited to ongoing education related to safe tattooing protocols, consent practices, transparent public policies, conduct protocols, and avenues to submit feedback. Through these initiatives, our clients can have peace of mind knowing that their safety and comfort remain our foremost priority when they chose to book in with any of our artists.