About · The studio
Est. 2006
The people behind
A tattoo and body piercing studio in Varsity, run by Brett Schwindt. Six artists and a full-time piercer work together at the Crowchild Trail studio.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm, a short walk from the Dalhousie C-Train station, and part of Calgary’s tattoo community since 2006.
2006
Varsity, NW Calgary
Six artists, one piercer
01 · The story
How Strange World started
Brett Schwindt has been tattooing for more than thirty years. Before Strange World, he opened Eternal Image Tattoo in 1997 and spent years at Smilin’ Buddha Tattoo.
1997
Eternal Image Tattoo
Brett opens his first shop in Calgary.
Before 2006
Smilin’ Buddha Tattoo
Years tattooing at Smilin’ Buddha before starting something of his own.
The beginning
2006
Strange World Tattoo established
Brett opens Strange World in northwest Calgary as a tattoo and body piercing studio. Twenty years later, Strange World is still going.
2026 · Twenty years
Six artists and a piercer on Crowchild Trail
Custom tattooing across a wide range of styles, plus full-time piercing with George.
02 · The people
Who works here
Brett Schwindt
Kristin Fraser
Paulo Da Butcher
Abi Rojas
Valeriia Mosina
Chanse Oviatt
George
03 · Recognition
2026
Consumer Choice Award
Southern Alberta · Tattoo Parlour
2025 · Also awarded
two years running
Strange World Tattoo received the Consumer Choice Award for Tattoo Parlour in Southern Alberta in both 2025 and 2026.
Brett Schwindt
More than 40 international awards for tattooing and artwork.
Conventions & festivals
Strange World artists have received recognition at tattoo conventions and festivals internationally.
04 · Come see us
Varsity,
#103–5403 Crowchild Trail N.W., at the 53rd Street turn off, walking distance from Dalhousie C-Train. Tues–Sat, 10am–6pm.
