
Our offices are located above the library; with parking and studio entrance on the south side of the building.
Shop Information
BassAckward Studios is located at 811 1/2 Main, Hebron, North Dakota. Why Hebron? 20 years of commuting, at minimum, 100 miles round trip every day had become tiresome, and it’s pretty wonderful to be open for business in the city where we actually live. And that 3 minute commute? Brilliant.
Kirk is CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens Certified. Our studio is regularly inspected and certified by Western Plains Public Health.
Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon – 4 p.m and after hours by appointment. GlassAckward Pottery and Glass is open Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon – 4 p.m.
BassAckward Studios can be reached via text or calling
701-471-0836
Contactless Forms and Digital Record Keeping
We have updated our record keeping to an all-digital system. This system eliminates about 99% of our data entry and filing tasks, and is convenient for clients because you fill out the client form on your own device, submit, and that’s it. This also eliminates any typos that G might make when she’s entering your data into our records (also, some of ya’ll have terrible handwriting….). Appointment records are also recorded digitally, which makes it incredibly easy to call up your “paperwork” to reference your previous work when necessary.
We also have an app for your convenience. It’s primarily just informational, with links to all our social media sites, contact information, store hours, etc. There are also links to our tattoo consent form and aftercare information.
https://www.jotform.com/app/220197632457156

Scan this code to download the BassAckward Studios App
PAYMENT OPTIONS
BassAckward Studios accepts cash, all major credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo. PayPal Invoicing is also an option for paying deposits, ordering gift certificates, or for ordering merch and GlassAckward pieces to be shipped.
SCHEDULING AND PRICE QUOTES
We cannot schedule your tattoo appointment or give you a quote on your piece via email or Facebook message. We can certainly discuss your piece via email, but Kirk won’t just throw you a quote without talking to you at length. Every piece is quoted individually, depending on multiple variables. Artwork complexity, location of the piece, and size of the artwork are just some of the factors we have to keep in mind. This leads to considering the length of time Kirk needs to work on your piece, so scheduling is something that has to be talked about directly with Kirk.
Text, call, or email Kirk to talk about your piece. Because we are now located in Hebron, in-person consultations may be done via video conference or phone if you so prefer.
Generally speaking, Kirk’s hourly rate is $165 per hour. His shop minimum is $120.
Airbrush and other custom projects can also be arranged by text, calling, or sending an email.
DEPOSITS, RE-SCHEDULING, AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Clients in good standing will not be required to post a deposit.
New clients will post a $120 deposit (shop minimum charge) OR half of what Kirk estimates your session. This is to ensure that you show up. This amount will be applied to the cost of your tattoo.
No-shows: new clients OR established– you will be required to pre-pay, in full, every subsequent appointment you make.
Deposits will apply to your scheduled appointment only. Please note that deposits are NO LONGER transferable. If you decide to reschedule, you will lose your deposit, and the new deposit will be for the estimated full amount of your session.
Reschedules require a minimum $150 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit before we will reschedule your appointment.
You must call or text Kirk directly to reschedule, do not send us an email or a Facebook message. If we are unavailable to take your call, leave a message!
If you decide to cancel or don’t show up, you will forfeit your deposit. There are no exceptions. You will also forfeit your deposit if you come to your appointment and you’re under the influence. We won’t tattoo you if you’re drunk or high.
On the other hand, if the weather is uncooperative and the roads are sketchy, CALL or text! Remember, Kirk commuted for YOU for 2 decades. He “gets it” about road conditions and bad weather. Now that most of you will be commuting to come see him, we are more than willing to be flexible about deposits and appointment rescheduling in situations where it might not be advisable to hit the highway.
MINORS
BassAckward Studios will not tattoo children. No exceptions. If you are under 18, Kirk will not tattoo you. Once you are 18 we will be happy to have you, but until then? Patience, young grasshopper. Absolutely no children in the tattoo room. Period.
Also. Please do NOT bring your children to your appointment. We shouldn’t have to state the obvious but… apparently it needs to be said. If you can’t get someone to babysit your children, you MUST reschedule. While our studio is not “R-rated”, it is not child friendly. We’re not kid-proofed, and we have lots of shiny breakable things at the shop. You will be liable for any damages your kid might cause. If you show up to your appointment with a child, whether he is 6 months or 16 years old, you’re losing your deposit, going home without a tattoo, and losing our respect.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift certificates are available in any amount and can be used for any service that we provide. Gift certificates can also be used for merchandise, GlassAckward pieces, and any for-sale artwork that we may have available. Gift certificates purchased before January 1, 2019 do not expire. As of January 1st, 2019, purchased gift certificates are valid for 6 YEARS. Gift certificates donated by BassAckward Studios to charity events and promotions are valid for one year from the date of the event, or unless otherwise noted.
Gift certificates can also be purchased and mailed out to you. Just drop us an email with the amount you need and your mailing address. We’ll send you a Venmo request and mail it out to you the next business day.
All unexpired gift certificates from our Dickinson studio will absolutely be honored at our Hebron location.
PIERCINGS
BassAckward Studios does not do piercings. There is no piercer on staff at our studio.
We still recommend Wicked E’s Piercing, located with In the Flesh at 225 E Villard in Dickinson ND. Call or text Erin directly at 701-260-8780 with any questions in regards to piercing.
BassAckward Studios CANNOT answer ANY questions regarding piercing services. All we can do is refer you to Erin. (She is awesome.)
Updated 02/06/2025