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Summer Flash Bash
Appointments Only!
Each tattoo session is 1.5 hours, and spots are very limited. Darian and Wendy will each have 6 slots available, so 12 clients can book in total.
Deposit:
A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your slot. If you keep your scheduled appointment, your deposit will be applied towards the total of your tattoo.
Booking Details:
You’ll find everything you need to book on our Venue page. Set your reminders, because these spots will go fast. Please make sure you book specifically for this flash event, otherwise your booking may be delayed.
When booking, be prepared to choose which artist you want to work with, or know which time you want to book and you can choose the first available artist.
Darian and Wendy will both have their flash books available, many of which designs are soon to be uploaded to their respective Venue sites. Artists may also accept custom flash designs with prior approval, and you must choose your design before the day of the event so we may best stay on schedule.
Whether you’re a longtime collector or itching for your first piece, this is the perfect chance to wrap up your summer with something bold, beautiful, and uniquely you!
Stay tuned for the flash preview and booking drop—coming soon!
VILLAIN ARTS TATTOO CONVENTION — ASHEVILLE 2025
Swing by our booth and say “Hi!”
Darian will be entering some of his large-scale custom work into competitions, so swing by the stage in the evenings to hype him up and cheer him on! Wendy will be offering walk-ups all weekend for anyone interested in a fun tattoo to commemorate their convention experience.
We’ll have flash and pre-drawn concepts available at our booth—no appointments needed, but early arrivals get the first pick!
We’ll also be accepting limited custom appointments each day for those looking to bring something personal to life. Please contact the respective artist in advance if you would like to book a larger piece for the convention. Please contact Darian directly if you are interested in canvasing for a competition piece. Just a gentle reminder that competition pieces require total creative freedom, and the ability to sit still and well for multiple day sessions.
Deposit Required for Custom Work
A non-refundable deposit will hold your spot and guarantee a seat in our chair during the show.
Come soak up the electric convention atmosphere, meet incredible artists, and walk away with fresh ink and a story to tell! Also, even if you are not looking to snag a new tattoo that weekend, it seriously always makes our day when our clients travel just to come see us at events. Y’all showed up for us so hard at Charlotte this year, and we are eternally grateful!
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for event updates, canvas opportunities, and behind the scenes content as we count down to one of the best weekends of the year.
We’ll see you under the lights of the convention floor—machines buzzing, ink flowing, and magic happening all around. 🖤
Gilded Ghouls: Our Spookiest Flash Yet
Curated spooky flash designs available by appointment only, just in time for Hallows Eve!
Appointments: 1.5 hours each, limited spots available. Darian and Wendy will both be offering 6 exclusive slots.
Deposit: $25 required to hold your time slot; your deposit is non-refundable but will be applied to your total if you honor your appointment.
Booking: Drops after our Summer Flash Bash (which will be hosted 8/23/25) at https://venue.ink/@thegildedneedle
Expect:
– Exclusive Halloween flash
– Spooky vibes
– No walk-ins, no tricks— just treat yourself to some creepy ink.
Costumes encouraged. Ghouls welcomed. Spooky energy required.
Spots vanish fast—so grab your favorite ghoulfriend and get ready to book!
You’re not gonna want to miss out on these treats.
Father's Day Flash Bash
🎉 Father’s Day Flash Bash — July 5th! 🖋️💥
Calling all dads, bonus dads, grand-dads, rad-dads, cool uncles, single moms, and father figures of all kinds — it’s your time to shine (with a little ink, of course)!
Join us on Friday, July 5th for our Father’s Day Flash Bash, a one-day-only event full of fun, affordable flash tattoos designed just for the legends we call Dad. Whether you're rocking dad jokes, dad bods, or just full-on dad energy — you’re invited. Bad puns encouraged.
✨ Book your appointment online today!
🎨 Lots of flash designs
💥 Special pricing
🎶 Good vibes all day long
Because ties are overrated, and tattoos are cooler. ❤️
Palm Beach Tattoo Expo
🌴✨ The Gilded Needle is heading to the sunshine and ink-splashed vibes of the 2025 Palm Beach Tattoo & Oddities Expo — and we couldn’t be more excited!
Come find us where the weather is hot and the tattoos are hotter — our crew will be slinging flash tattoos & custom tattoos all weekend long, from painterly color work to bold black ink and everything in between. Whether you're ready to book a piece or just want to come say hi and snag a sticker, we’d love to meet you!
📍 Palm Beach Tattoo & Oddities Expo
📅 7/20/25-7/22/25
🎨 Walk-ups welcome (first come, first served), but pre-booking is always a good idea!
Let’s make some beautiful, lasting art together — and maybe share a few laughs (and snacks) along the way. See you in Palm Beach! 💖🖋️
FAB Fest
🌟✨ Catch The Gilded Needle at FAB Fest! ✨🌟
🗓️ June 6th, 2025 | 6–10 PM
We’re popping up at FAB Fest and bringing the ink energy — minus the needles (this time 😉). Come hang with The Gilded Needle crew for an evening of fun, art, and all things tattoo on Main St, Rutherfordton, NC!
✔️ Free tattoo consultations
✔️ Ask us anything (healing, design tips, what not to do — we got you!)
✔️ Free goodies (because who doesn’t love a treat?)
✔️ Chill vibes + friendly faces
Whether you're tattoo-curious or planning your next masterpiece, we’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and help you dream up your next piece of skin art.
Bring your friends, your ideas, and your best questions — we'll bring the good stuff. 💛
See you there!
Hair Do’s & Tattoos
Mother’s Day Flash Tattoo & Hair Extension Event – One Day Only!
Celebrate Mom in style at our exclusive Mother’s Day Flash Tattoo Sale on 5/17/25 from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm! Join us at The Gilded Needle, featuring Diana Jordan owner of The Weave Room LLC, for a special day of beauty, artistry, and unforgettable moments.
💐 Flash Tattoos Starting at Just $80!
Choose from a curated collection of beautiful, Mother’s Day-inspired flash tattoos, designed to honor the strength, love, and spirit of moms everywhere. Our other flash from our flash books will also be available, as well as the opportunity to bring your own flash piece (smaller than palm-size and minimal detail, approve with an artist before date of event). Whether you're treating yourself or bringing your mom for matching ink, this is the perfect way to make lasting memories.
💇♀️ Bonus: Limited Spots with Our Hair Extension Specialist!
Transform your look with luxurious hair extensions from our certified hair extension expert, Diana Jordan. We’re offering three appointments for same-day hair extension consultations and services. Reserve your spot early—these will book fast! Booking for extensions can be done through Diana directly; contact her at 1-317-760-5529 to place your deposit today!
📍 Location: The Gilded Needle; 12 1/2 Wall St, Suite S, Asheville, NC 28801
📅 Date: 5/17/25
⏰ Time: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm
🎟️ 1.5 Hour Tattoo Appointments Available | Appointments Required for Hair Extensions
Why You’ll Love It:
Unique, high-quality flash tattoos by professional artists
Affordable pricing just for Mother’s Day
Perfect bonding experience for moms, motherly figures, daughters, and friends
Expert hair extension services to elevate your look