✶ Private tattoo studio · Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ✶

Little Hawk Studio

Hiya, I’m Gem. Tattoos, flash, prints and the odd clay workshop, all from my little studio inside an old potbank. Appointment only. The kettle’s always on.

Meet the artists See the studio

A private studio in the heart of the Potteries. No walk-ins, no waiting-room nerves, no one peering over your shoulder. Just you, me, a brew and a proper good tattoo.

Little Hawk is me, Gem, tattooing from a quiet, light-filled studio up in the roof of an old potbank in Longton. Every appointment gets the whole place to itself, so bring a book, bring a mate, or bring nothing but the idea.

✶ The studio ✶

SEVEN YEARS
IN A POTBANK

Little Hawk lives at the top of Roslyn Works, an 18th century pottery factory on Uttoxeter Road, next door to the Gladstone bottle kilns. First room here in 2019, up to lucky number 13 in 2023. I’m a proper Stokie, so working in one of these buildings means a lot. Seeing those kilns every morning never gets old.

PrivateOne appointment at a time, appointment only
GuestsMates from Leeds, Manchester and beyond tattoo here
WorkshopsThe odd clay class and print day, because it’s Stoke
ParkingFree, on site. Roll up, park up, walk in

Come and see me

✶ The cards know the way ✶

PICK A CARD

Three cards, three doors. Your future looks pretty good either way.

THE ARTISTS Gem, Dani & guests II

YOUR VISIT What to expect III

THE BOOKING Send me your idea

✶ Who you’ll meet ✶

THE ARTISTS

Resident

Owner · resident tattoo artist

GEM HAWK

Hiya, I’m Gem. Tattooing since 2013, in my own studio since 2019. Linework, dotwork, whimsical bits and anything with wings. If you’ve seen a flash design you love, tell me and I’ll draw you something.

LineworkDotworkWhimsicalFlash days

Book with Gem @gemhawktattoos

SPMU

Semi-permanent makeup

DANI

Dani does ombré brows and lip blush from the studio. Soft, natural, mapped to your face, and healed before-and-afters that speak for themselves.

Ombré browsLip blush

Message Dani @spmutattooerdani

GUEST ARTISTS

Mates who come and tattoo from the studio. Message them directly to enquire about getting tattooed in Stoke.

CHLO EVE

@chloevetattoo

Leeds. Ornamental, traditional, fine line and dotwork.
MINNIE

@mintyytattoo

Manchester. Fine line animals, bugs and flowers.
MEG LANGDALE

@meglangdaletattoo

Leicestershire. Floral, fine line and illustrative.

✶ Follow along ✶

LATEST TATTOOS

Follow @gemhawktattoos

✶ Your visit ✶

FIRST TATTOO OR FIFTIETH

Here’s how it works at Little Hawk. If your question isn’t here, message me. I’m friendly, promise.

How do I book?

Fill out my Get Ink form with your idea, rough size and placement. I’ll come back with a quote and some dates. A small deposit holds your slot and comes off the final price. Klarna’s available too.

Is it really private?

Yep. One appointment at a time, appointment only. No strangers watching, no queue. Bring a mate for moral support if you like.

Can I get your flash?

Course you can. My repeatable minis are always available, and the one-off designs go once. Can’t get to Stoke? You can buy a design to take to an artist near you.

How should I prepare?

Sleep well, eat beforehand, drink some water and skip the booze the night before. Wear something comfy that gets to the placement easily. I’ll sort the rest.

What about aftercare?

You’ll leave with full aftercare instructions and my contact details. Healing question at 9pm on a Tuesday? Message me. I’d rather you asked.

Age & ID

18+ for tattoos and semi-permanent makeup, no exceptions. Bring photo ID with you.

✶ Flash & prints ✶