Happy Holidays

Hey there tattoo fans, the Neon Crab wishes to extend to you and yours, the very warmest wishes for a happy holiday. 

Unfortunately, this Christmas brings with it further Covid-19 restrictions.  We know that your Facebook, twitter and Instagram feeds have been filled with coronavirus panic for weeks, and we certainly do not wish to add to the panic in any way. However we know that with growing case numbers and outbreaks in our communities comes anxiety and high tension in these uncertain times.. 

So we wish to thank our clients for your patience and support, as we navigate through this ever changing landscape.. And we want to let you know that the Neon Crab is working to  ensure our approach to the outbreak of Covid-19 – and its resulting repercussions on our  clients, our team members and our local community – is handled with care and  consideration.

Based on the guidance of the provincial and federal governments, along with the Chief Medical Officer of Canada, the Neon Crab is temporarily closed until further notice as per the provincial order issued this morning by Premiere Doug Ford.

Again we wish to thank you for your patience during this trying time, and know that we are still here for you.  Feel free to email, or message us, and we will do our best to answer all of your questions.

Stay tuned for updates, and in the meantime be healthy, be safe, and be kind to one another.  We will get through this together.

 

 

Ink Buffet 2020

Ok I know what you are thinking…..Ink Buffet season is here!!!!!  And we couldn’t be more excited.  That is until Covid decided to drop in and ruin our whole year.  ☹  Now it’s true, there are a whole host of new regulations and protocols that we have in place to fight the spread of the virus and keep us all safe.  And we must adhere to the guidelines and emergency orders put in place by the provincial government and the municipal Health Unit.  So sadly many of the community fundraisers and anniversary events that we host had to be cancelled.  We cannot encourage gathering, and we are no longer permitted to accept deposits.  But the last thing we wanted to do was cancel our annual Ink Buffet event.  We know that our clients love it, and many of you look forward to this event every year.  And we very much enjoy doing something to give back to our clients during the holiday season.  So we all put our heads together, and we think we have found a way to still hold the Ink Buffet event safely, although it will be in a slightly different format in order to adhere to all of the new measures and guidelines that are now in place.  So here is what is the same……….

You will still be able to book an entire 8 hour day with the artist of your choice to get as much ink done as you can take.  And yes, you can still split that day between friends if you choose.

What will be changing………

If you are splitting up your day between a couple of people, that’s fine, but unfortunately only one client will be permitted in with the artist at a time.  No friends or family are allowed to be sharing the same space while you are getting tattooed.  So we’ll have to call or text the next one in your group when it’s their time to swap spaces with you.  We will not be allowed to collect payment in advance in order to secure your day as we have in the past.  So instead what we will be doing, is allowing anyone to book a full day at our regular year-round price of $800.  But if you book your day in December, when you do come in for your day to get tattooed, we will give you $200 in gift certificates back on the spot, that you can use for your self for a future appointment, or gift to someone else for Christmas.

We know it’s not quite the same Ink Buffet you all remember, but it does seem to check off all of the safety boxes, and we still get to offer a SUPER great deal to our clients for Christmas so that they can get some really amazing work done.  Assuming you have the pain tolerance to sit through a whole day of tattooing!!  😊

So hurry, these days are limited in quantity and book up quickly as each artist only has a select amount of days available for buffets (and we have Christmas holidays during December as well). So save your nickels, and pop in after November 1st to book yourself an ink buffet!

Booking begins NOVEMBER 1st!

For more details, shoot us a message or give us a call!

 

We're open

It’s all true!!  The news that you have been hearing floating around the interwebs is bang on.  As of Friday June 12^th, we have been given to green light to reopen the studio as part of the Stage 2 framework for reopening the province.  So if you have been itching for some new ink, we can start accommodating you. 

Now with the exciting news of reopening also comes a slew of new changes, guidelines and procedures that will become ‘the new normal’ as per the direction of the ministry of health in Ontario.

Please read for full details……………………………………

How are we keeping you and our staff safe?

For those of you who have had the pleasure of attending our studio in the past, you know that we are already employing protocols and procedures in accordance with the local health unit.  Such as…

Contact Tracing

Individual, enclosed tattoo studios per artist

Regular Use of PPE

Thorough sanitizing of all surfaces between clients

100% disposable tattoo equipment

Independent biological monitoring of sterilization equipment

Training and certification of our artists through the Health Unit

But given the tremendous efforts made by the province and country as a whole to reduce and contain the spread of covid-19, there will be some additional changes implemented for the foreseeable future.  Such as……

We will be working by appointment only.  Not to say that we are unable to handle same day requests, but our studio shall remain closed to walk in traffic.  So please give us a call, or shoot us a message, and we will take care of you as soon as possible

Our waiting area inside the studio will also be closed off.  The procedure we must follow going forward, shall be that when you arrive for your appointment, give the shop a call, and your artist will come out to greet you once their area has been properly disinfected, and escort you directly to their personal studio space

Clients are required to mask up while they are inside the shop.  So please bring a face mask.  If you don’t have one, don’t worry, we will happily provide you one.

In order to reduce gathering, this also means... If you are not getting tattooed... You should not come in. So we cannot allow you to bring your friend’s parent’s neighbor’s former roommate with you to the appointment... We need the space to abide by proper physical distancing requirements.  If you have any concerns about being able to come alone message us and we will get you some answers.

There is no need to leave any deposits during this time, as we want to strongly encourage any client to feel free to cancel their appointment should they feel unwell in any way.  We do not want anyone to ignore possible symptoms and show up to their appointment for fear of losing a deposit.

And it should go without saying…...If you have travelled outside the country, been in contact with anyone who has been  are sick, have been sick, or are showing symptoms of covid-19 before your appointment please stay home. The personal safety of our staff, clients and community is of paramount concern.

Other than that, it is business as usual.  Feel free to contact us at any time for more information.  Stay safe, and we hope to see you all soon.

Coronavirus update

Hey there tattoo fans, we know that your Facebook, twitter and Instagram feeds have been filled with coronavirus panic for weeks, and we certainly do not wish to add to the panic in any way. However we know that anxiety and tension is high in these uncertain times.

So we wish to thank our clients for your patience and support, as we navigate through this ever changing landscape.. And we want to let you know that the Neon Crab is working to ensure our approach to the outbreak of COVID-19 – and its resulting repercussions on our clients, our team members and our local community – is handled with care and consideration.

Based on the guidance of the provincial and federal governments, along with the Chief Medical Officer of Canada, the Neon Crab is temporarily closed until further notice as per the provincial order issued this morning by Premiere Doug Ford.

Again we wish to thank you for your patience during this trying time, and know that we are still here for you.  Feel free to email, or message us, and we will do our best to answer all of your questions.

Stay tuned for updates, and in the mean time be healthy, be safe, and be kind to one another.  We will get through this together.

Raise Your Awareness 5

This year we are excited to bring you the Raise Your Awareness 5 Tattoo Event!! Donna Atkinson-Wilson is holding the main event over at Eastside Bar & Grill at 750 Hamilton Rd. in London during the afternoon with live music, silent auctions and door prizes, while we will be offering select semicolons at $80(+tax) from 10am-8pm!! First come - first served!

We will be donating $20 from every tattoo that day to Keeping Kids Warm. Keeping Kids Warm aims to provide warmth for teens who have found themselves homeless by supplying handmade knitted, crocheted or loomed items such as mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, and slippers.
So come on out, get your semicolon tattoo, raise funds and awareness, and start the conversation about mental health! It should prove to be both an exciting and busy day! See you then!
for more information, check out the Keeping Kids Warm facebook page here...……https://www.facebook.com/events/808549496280312/

Bryan joins the Neon Crab

Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing in London is proud to present our newest rising star.....Bryan!!  Bryan is a career artist who has been practicing all his life before turning his talents to tattooing.  And we are glad that Bryan has chosen to call Neon Crab Tattoos his new home.  Come on in today to see what he can do for you, or shoot him a message at Bryan@neoncrab.ca and he will be more than happy to work with you to bring your custom tattoo designs to life.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing. We hope you had a great year!! We will be closed from December 23rd and reopen December 27th after the holidays!!  But fear not!  There is still time to come on in and get your last minute gift certificates for the tattoo lovers on your list.  We wish you the very warmest season's greetings, and will see you in the new year.

Housewarming 2019

This is it!!!  Everything we have been doing has led to this moment...….On November 28th, as Neon Crab Tattoos and Piercings celebrates it's 11thn anniversary in business, we will be opening up our doors and inviting you all to join us for our housewarming!!

Neon Crab has been working tirelessly to grow, renovate and improve to serve you better.  And for the last few moths we have been tearing down the old studio you have come to know and love, to rebuild from the walls out, and finally the work has completed!  So on November 28th, we are hosting a celebration for you...our awesome clients, friends, family, and the community that has supported us for 11 years!!

So on Thursday November 28th, come on out and enjoy the fun. Check out the new improved Neon Crab Tattoo studio. There will be giveaways, flash walk in tattoos, treats and goodies, you'll be able to meet and chat with the artists, and of course...... we will be offering half price piercings all day long as part of our anniversary celebration!!

The party runs from 10:00am until 8:00pm and we hope to see all of you there!!  

Hamilton Tattoo Expo

October 4, 5, and 6th marks the first annual Hamilton Tattoo Expo inside the Hamilton Convention Centre.  And appearing as featured artists will be Neon Crab’s own Chris Hall and Josh D.  The Expo is partnering with local and International tattoo parlours, and with other related industry experts, for this FIRST OF ITS KIND event for the Hamilton region.  This expo will be hosting over 100 vendors and expects a capacity crowd all 3 days of this spectacular event. Attendees will be treated to....

Live ArtistryProducts and Services from the Salon & Body Art Community. 

Top Local Bands headlining each evening. 

Thrill Show from StrangeorDanger Thrillshow featuring MULTI WORLD RECORD HOLDER Chris Campbell

 Burlesque Show from the Hamilton Burlesque Society

Fashion Shows

Speakers and Other Entertainers

For more information check out the facebook event here………

https://www.facebook.com/events/2227459450684733/

Or get your tickets here…..

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamilton-tattoo-expo-tickets-65713451703

So come on down and book your spot with one of these  talented artists, before space runs out!

Under Construction!!

Our London location has been buzzing with excitement and we are finally able to share that excitement with our loyal fans!

To thank our devoted clients for their support over the last decade, we will be undergoing some serious renovations! We are hoping this face lift will bring you a brand new, beautiful, place to get tattooed. You guys deserve it as much as we do.

Beginning July 15th, we will be operating under renovations.  Unfortunately, greatness requires sacrifice, so this will mean a lot of juggling around for the crew but we still aim to give each of you a top notch experience. To make things a little easier while the front half is being reborn; we will be working by appointment only. Once the front is complete, and the workers move to the back, we will be able to handle our wonderful walk-ins once again. Please keep your eyes peeled to our social media pages for updates on renovations, half price piercing day, appointments and walk-in availability!

Jeremy's Legacy

Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing proudly supports "Jeremy's Legacy"  This  fundraiser event has been created in support of The Addiction Services of Thames Valley (ADSTV) in Jeremy Heffernan's name.
Our friend Jeremy was a local busker in the downtown of London - you often saw him singing beautiful songs on street corners with a guitar , a skateboard , and a smile
He was a beautiful soul taken too soon. So this show is a celebration of his life and his legacy with all funds going towards a good cause.

Please come out and celebrate with us ; with a show/open mic ; a raffle and an incredible bake sale with all homemade treats and goodies, plus the opportunity to get your hands on a sweet NEON CRAB gift basket full of gift certificates, and other cool swag.  10$ at the door :)
Come for the open mic - stay for the baked goods
For more information, check out the Facebook event here....   https://www.facebook.com/events/343546909847182/356427331892473/?notif_t=admin_plan_mall_activity&notif_id=1556803930578293

Raise Your Awareness 4 Semicolon tattoo event

This year we are excited to bring you the Raise Your Awareness 4 Tattoo Event!! Donna Atkinson-Wilson is holding the main event over at Norma Jean's Bar & Grill in London during the afternoon with live music, silent auctions and door prizes, while we will be offering select semicolons at $80(+tax) from 10am-8pm!! First come - first served!
We will be donating $20 from every tattoo that day to Keeping Kids Warm. Keeping Kids Warm aims to provide warmth for teens who have found themselves homeless by supplying handmade knitted, crocheted or loomed items such as mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, and slippers.
So come on out, get your semicolon tattoo, raise funds and awareness, and start the conversation about mental health! It should prove to be both an exciting and busy day! See you then!
for more information, check out the Keeping Kids Warm facebook page here...…… https://www.facebook.com/Keeping-Kids-Warm-Helping-Homeless-Teens-One-Stitch-At-A-Time-106901852692338/

December Ink Buffet

The season everyone waits for is around the corner.
No, not Christmas, Santa is coming - but not yet.
That's right, you're getting warmer....
INK BUFFET SEASON!!!!!!
December ONLY - Artist of your Choice - Booked for the Day!
10a.m. - 8p.m. for only $500(+tax)
Our all-day-deal year round is $700 and our gift to you for the holidays is taking $200 off of that!
Any tattoo, any size, anywhere. Colour, black and grey, sleeve, back piece, unfinished projects, or maybe you just want to show up with a couple of your friends who all want to get tattooed. Whatever you've been hoping for, but thought you could never afford. The only limit is how much you can take!
But hurry, these days are limited in quantity and book up quickly as each artist has a select amount of days available for buffets (and we have Christmas holidays during December as well). So save your nickles, $565 worth, and pop in after November 1st to book yourself an ink buffet! 
Full deposit required. ($565)
Booking begins NOVEMBER 1st!
For more details, pop on in or give us a call!

Fall Mod Tour

Guest body modification and suspension artist Russ Foxx will once again be in the Neon Crab studio in London on Sunday September 30th as part of his Canadian Fall Mod Tour!  Russ Foxx is a progressive artist specializing in advanced body modification, scarification, suspension and all kinds of precision body piercing. He spends much of his time traveling, teaching, performing freakshows,  and writing for various publications. Now for one day only, he will be in our studio for all of you die hard fans who have been waiting for your chance to get that body mod you've always wanted.  So hurry and book your spot soon as space is limited.  For pricing, and info on what Russ specializes in check out www.russfoxx.com And if you have a question, or would like to book a spot, you can email Russ Fox directly at russ@russfoxx.com.

Gold Ribbon Tattoo Day

Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing is once again set to run our annual cancer fundraising event. This year, however we joining forces with Childcan to support the many wonderful programs they facilitate to support children and families in our community. So if you have been wanting to get a cancer ribbon to raise awareness and support a loved one, then Saturday September 22nd is the day to do it!! Gold ribbon tattoos will be $100 each, and there will be a number of designs to choose from. We'll be doing it all day from open to close, on a first come, first served basis. We'll see you all there on the 22nd, to raise awareness and funds for the amazing cause....because no child should have to face cancer alone!

For more info visit https://childcan.com/event/gold-ribbon-tattoo-day/

or Childcan's facebook page here.... https://www.facebook.com/Childcan/

Neon Crab celebrates 10 years in business!!!

Neon Crab Tattoos and Piercings and ADM Productions presents:

Neon Crab London's 10th anniversary celebration.

As Neon Crab reaches it's 10th Anniversary in business, we are hosting a celebration for you...our awesome clients, friends, family, and the community that has supported us for 10 years!!

So on Saturday July 28th, come on out and enjoy the fun. There will be live music, giveaways, temporary tattoos for the kids, real ones for the adults, food, and so much more!! Our friends and community partners will be part of the fun too, as they bring fun activities, craft, and bake sales, special pricing and gift certificate give-aways from Kipps Lane Fish & Chips, Reggae's Caribbean Food, ADM Productions, and NELCE, among others. Then come on back Sunday August 5th when we will be offering half price piercings all day long as part of our anniversary celebration!!

The party runs from 4:00pm until 9:00pm Featuring live Performances from:

The Universe Featuring Ray
www.theuniversefeaturingray.com

Tasmine Jane
https://soundcloud.com/user-30442097

Molly Roach
www.mollyroachsings.bandcamp.com

Also featuring a performance from the extraordinarily talented fire breathing Christopher Campbell of FenyxFyre.

www.fenyxfyre.ca

This is a free event and will be held in the parking lot of the Neon Crab at 1050 Kipps Lane. So come on out, check out the great performers, listen to the cool music, have some great food, say hi to your favorite artists, and check out the amazing art!

Camp Day!

Hey guys!! Tim Hortons Camp Day is coming and Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing will be there to support!! The event is happening on Wednesday June 6th at 1103 Adelaide Street North (Huron and Adelaide). There is tons of prizes, (including a super cool gift basket from Neon Crab Tattoos), food and fun activities planned so start saving up your change so you can come hangout with us for the day and win yourself some cool prizes!
For more info, check out the event here..... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214167219872882&set=a.1667503445856.2089528.1185403535&type=3

Russ Foxx comes to the Crab

Guest body modification and suspension artist Russ Foxx will be in the Neon Crab studio in London on Tuesday May 8th!  Russ Foxx is a progressive artist specializing in advanced body modification, scarification, suspension and all kinds of precision body piercing. He spends much of his time traveling, teaching, performing freakshows,  and writing for various publications. Now for one day only, he will be in our studio for all of you die hard fans who have been waiting for your chance to get that body mod you've always wanted.  So hurry and book your spot soon as space is limited.  For pricing, and info on what Russ specializes in check out www.russfoxx.com And if you have a question, or would like to book a spot, you can email Russ Fox directly at russ@russfoxx.com.

Guest Artist JD

Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing in London welcomes guest artist JD!!  From March 18th - March 23rd, JD will join the Neon Crab crew and grace us with his talent for a few days. His time has already started to fill so it's best to email him ASAP to scoop up an appointment before he's gone!

Email JD directly to book your time: douwestattoo@gmail.com

His work on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jd.tatts.92

You can also check out his work on instagram:
@doshjouwes
@jd_rockstar

Raise Your Awereness 3

This is Our 3rd year for this Event. We will be raising AWARENESS for mental illness and it's prevention among Young People and Students. Homeless or Otherwise. 
To accomplish this, we will once again be tattooing semicolon tattoos all day long so we can begin to start the conversation about mental health.
There will be a number of designs to choose from created by the artists at Neon Crab Tattoos.  The tattoos will all be done at the shop minimum of $80 each, and 25% from each tattoo that day will be donated to the charity Keeping Kids Warm.
Keeping Kids Warm will also be hosting the other half of this fundraiser at East Side Bar at 750 Hamilton Rd. in London from 2pm until 7pm with live music, raffles, door prizes and lots more.  So once you are done getting your semicolon tattoo, head on over and show your support! 
One day only, Saturday March 3rd from 10am until 8pm on a first come first serve basis.  Call the shop or come on in for more details.  For more details about Keeping Kids Warm and the Raise Your Awareness fundraiser, visit....
https://www.facebook.com/Keeping-Kids-Warm-Helping-Homeless-Teens-One-Stitch-At-A-Time-106901852692338/