January 6, 2019
Tattoo Expo 25-27 January
The 2nd Annual Christchurch Tattoo Expo is coming up: January 25-27, 2019. Three days of ink and fun! We'll all be there. Come see us!! :)
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August 14, 2018
SUPER MEGA JOLLY OCTOPUS
September 1st, come join us in celebrating our bigger, newer, more exciting studio! We’ll still be in the same great location, but now we’re going to have the entire building! Keep an eye ...
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August 14, 2018
SUPER MEGA JOLLY OCTOPUS
September 1st, come join us in celebrating our bigger, newer, more exciting studio! We’ll still be in the same great location, but now we’re going to have the entire building! Keep an eye ...
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May 11, 2018
Join Us!
TATTOO ARTISTS: Are you an experienced tattooer interested in joining our friendly and supportive team? Talk to us - all enquiries kept confidential :) jolly.octopus.tattoos@gmail.com
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January 30, 2018
Jolly Octopus On Tour
JOLLY OCTOPUS ON TOUR Tour Dates for 2018 - Book Your Tattoo Today: 9-11 March - Skindustry Tattoo Expo - Allentown PA, USA 14-30 March - Hereford England, UK 14-15 April - Tattoo & Art Extravaganza -...
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Jolly Octopus On Tour
Tour Dates for 2018 - Book Your Tattoo Today: 9-11 March 2018 - Skindustry Tattoo Expo - Allentown PA, USA 14-15 April 2018 - Tattoo & Art Extravaganza - Tauranga, NZ 2-4 June 2018 - Armageddon Pulp C...
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December 30, 2017
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year everyone, and thank you all so much for our success in 2017. Now let's make 2018 even better!!!
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December 9, 2017
OLD SCHOOL FOR THE MISSION!! DEC 16TH!!
For ONE DAY ONLY, December 16 2017, as a Christmas Charity Fundraiser, The Jolly Octopus will transform into an American Traditional Tattoo Parlor. We’ll be tattooing classic designs from Sailor...
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Christchurch Tattoo Expo - Get in Now
Just over a month until the Christchurch International Tattoo Expo! Book in now if you want a spot with one of our artists, and if you have an unfinished project come see us NOW so that it will be ful...
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August 19, 2017
Scott - Black and Grey Tattoo
Scott had the pleasure of working on Patrick's forearm again today, a small session to finish. #clock #pocketwatch #whiterose #roses #rosearybeads #cross #blackandgreytattoo #scotthawthorneink #thejol...
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August 9, 2017
New Artists!!!!
The Jolly Octopus has THREE NEW TATTOO ARTISTS: Sebastian, Scott and Lil!!! Sebastian comes to us from Lincoln Ink, while Scott and Lil join us from what uses to be Southern Ink. All of them are takin...
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May 28, 2017
Christchurch International Tattoo Expo
BAKER'S DOZEN: Just 13 booths remaining for the 1st Christchurch International Tattoo Expo, 27-29 October 2017. Artists and vendors, don't hesitate if you want to be part of this event! Details on www...
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April 30, 2017
Star Wars Day Charity Flash Event
May the 4th Be With You (but actually the 6th) Fun New Flash Event! Benefits Starship Childrens Hospital! The Event: This Saturday, May 6 from 11am to 5pm, we will be celebrating International Star Wa...
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March 16, 2017
This Week in Pittsburgh, PA
This Week Steve is a guest tattooist at Curiosity Shop PGH in Pittsburgh, PA. Let's do something awesome and fun! :)
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March 11, 2017
A Little Bit Famous
Read the story, see the snaps! :) http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/03/skindustry_tattoo_expo_returns.html#incart_river_mobileshort_home
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USA Now's Your Chance
Book now: Steve Malley has availability in Allentown, PA at Skindustry Tattoo Expo Sands Bethlehem, 11-12 March. He will also be a guest artist at the Curiosity Shop with Hannah Aitchison and Scott Wh...
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February 9, 2017
VALENTINE'S DAY FLASH EVENT
Saturday February 11, 2017 at 11am. Downs of handpainted tattoo designs to choose from, all at one-day-only low prices. First come, first served from 11am onwards...
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Walk-ins Today! :)
Cancellation today means Steve is free for walk-ins. Come on in! :)
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January 1, 2017
Chloe Returns
Chloe's back this week! If you're hoping to get in before her sabbatical starts, best book in now- spaces are filling up fast!
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December 16, 2016
Walk-ins Accepted Today
Roll on up- Old School, New School, watercolor, black and gray... first come, first served from 11am!
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November 26, 2016
Straight from Japan
EXCITING NEWS!! We are proud to welcome noted Japanese tattoo artist Makiko Komamiya. Book now for a session with this amazing artist!
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Closed Today
Unfortunately, The Jolly Octopus will be closed today and tomorrow, the 2nd and 3rd of November 2016. But don't panic, we will be up and running again on Friday! :D
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October 29, 2016
Miss Ink Tonight
After a hard day tattooing, we have to judge a tattooed beauty contest. It's a hard life.... :)
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October 14, 2016
Halloween Flash Day
Halloween’s going to be exciting this year: It’s our first in the new shop and we want to make it special. Saturday the 29th, we will have a Halloween Flash Day. We’ll have-- A profe...
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September 4, 2016
Look for the Flag!
You asked, and we listened. Those of you who have had trouble finding the place now have a big, bright flag to point the way. Come see us! :)
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Tattoo Artist Wanted
Are you an experienced tattooer with your own clientele? Looking to develop your art in a professional, drama-free environment with a great bunch of artists? If this sounds like you, email us on booki...
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July 15, 2016
Artists Wanted
Are you an experienced tattooer with your own clientele? Looking for a professional, drama-free environment with a great bunch of artists? If this sounds like you, email us on bookings@jollyoctopus.co...
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July 5, 2016
Friday Night Art Night
Come see this steampunk pinup and lots more THIS Friday night at The Jolly Octopus, 272 Greers Rd, Chch from 7-9pm!
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June 26, 2016
Gallery Night!
The Jolly Octopus is hosting a FREE evening of Art, Music, Wine and Cheese. This event will be Friday evening, 8 July 2016, from 7-9pm. Come see orginal works of art by Steve Malley, Chloe DeBoo, Tui ...
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May 23, 2016
Rocking with Hauraki
When Radio Hauraki decided to do a coverup tattoo competition, they knew there was only one place to turn. The Jolly Octopus is the best, and pretty much everyone knows it! Basically, some poor sod wa...
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May 12, 2016
Park Your Octopus
The Jolly Octopus has off-street parking, behind the building. If for some reason you don't drive an octopus, you can also park your car, bike, or what have you!
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April 30, 2016
Cover Up for Winter
COVER UP for WINTER: Post a picture of your bad tattoo on our Facebook page and tell us something about it- two lucky entrants will get their disaster piece turned into a masterpiece by Christchurch's...
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April 28, 2016
Skindustry Tatt Expo
Such a great time at Skindustry 2016 in Bethlehem, PA. Already looking forward to 2017!!
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March 30, 2016
Steve's Back!
Steve is back in New Zealand and accepting bookings for April and May. While he was gone, he got a nice quote in the local paper! :)
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March 11, 2016
Fun for the Whole Family
Our newest artist helps her daddy at Skindustry 2016, The Sands Resort, Bethlehem PA. Steve is there tattooing all weekend- still room for one more walk-up! At the same time, Chloe and Lydia are teari...
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February 7, 2016
Introducing Lydia!
New artist at The Jolly Octopus! Lydia Barbour has over seven years tattooing experience. After owning her own shop in Queenstown, she has returned to Christchurch and The Jolly Octopus is lucky to ha...
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February 6, 2016
SIGNED!
Easy to find! Some of our clients had trouble finding us- now you'll know for sure you're in the right place... :)
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January 24, 2016
Buy Now- Pay Whenever!
Just use your MasterCard or Visa! :) And yes, we now take EFTPOS too...
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January 24, 2016
Buy Now- Pay Whenever!
Just use your MasterCard or Visa! :) And yes, we now take EFTPOS too...
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Skindustry Tattoo Expo
Steve is getting excited for Skindustry 2016, the Lehigh Valley's biggest tattoo show! The event is open to the public, but artists are there by invitation only. It's Steve's third year there, and spa...
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January 2, 2016
Jolly Octopus Tattoo Cream
100% all good stuff - everything you need to heal a perfect tattoo. After years of searching for that "just right" cream, we finally decided to make our own! :)
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December 31, 2015
Happy New Year
Wishing you all the best of everything in 2016- especially tattoos! :)
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Christmas Hours
We will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day. That's it! We are OPEN through the season! :D
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December 18, 2015
Looking More Like Home
That's better! :D
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STAR WARS!!!!
Stop machines! Needles down! No more ink! Star Wars opens today, and Steve and Chloe are closing shop to get their geek on!! Tattooing resumes tomorrow. Probably with lots of pew pew pew, VVVVRRRR* so...
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Moving In
Tomorrow the new shop will have counters, chairs and all sorts! Our clients have been super understanding this past week, but things are finally coming together. Go the Octopus!! ??
Read More →December 8, 2015
Now Hiring!
We are looking for a friendly, professional tattooer to join our team. If you're cool with saying goodbye to the flash and doing every piece 100% custom, and you want to join a shop where egos and dra...
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December 4, 2015
OPEN - Ahead of Schedule!
The Jolly Octopus is now open at 272 Greers Rd, upstairs. The grand,opening won't be for a week or two yet, but the space is too beautiful to wait. Come see why we just had to start tattooing there to...
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