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Adult
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 - Apr 2, 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Lisa D., Dora P.
Class Experience
Discover the fundamentals of drawing and painting in this beginner class, designed for those with little to no experience. Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn how to observe and draw basic shapes, explore the principles of light, shadow, and perspective, and develop your own creative expression. As the class progresses, we’ll introduce you to color theory, blending techniques, and basic painting skills. This class emphasizes hands-on learning, offering a relaxed and fun environment to build confidence in both drawing and painting. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation and a better understanding of essential techniques, composition, and the skills to bring your creative ideas to life. The class is taught by two experienced artists, Lisa Denison and Dora Patin. They bring diverse artistic styles and perspectives to the learning experience. Dora, known for her meticulous trompe l’oeil realism, offers insights into precision and detail, while Lisa’s imaginative style and expressive brushstrokes encourage spontaneity and artistic freedom. Together, they provide a well-rounded approach that blends both structure and creativity.
Other Things To Know
Up to 2 weeks prior - full refund
8-14 days prior - full refund, minus $20 fee
1-7 days prior - half refund, minue $20 fee
Day of or after - no refund
Reviews for Compass Art Center
4.9 out of 5
Based on 33 provider ratings
Melissa P.
Feb 25, 2025
Loved:
My granddaughter is still in the class. She loves trying new things, making art friends, and working with the instructor.
Improvements:
Nothing
Winter 2025 - Adventures in Drawing & Sculpture (11 classes)
Location: Compass Art Center, Young Masters Art Studio | Instructor: Svetlana Belenkaya
Marcela Y.
Feb 15, 2025
Loved:
My daughter absolutely LOVES this class. Few students in class and she is learning so much from her instructor, who she said is patient and amazing. She is also learning from the other students who are equally dedicated.
Winter 2025 - Drawing Dragons and Mythical Beasts (11 classes)
Location: Compass Art Center, Young Masters Art Studio | Instructor: Mary Scuka
Jessica R.
Feb 9, 2025
Loved:
The children learning new art technique
Improvements:
The instructor does not do a very good job leading the children through a lesson. It's hard to follow her or know what she expects.
Winter 2025 - Arts and Dots Drawing (11 classes)
Location: Compass Art Center, Young Masters Art Studio | Instructor: Nancy Raymond
Response from Compass Art Center
We're so sorry that your experience is not consistent with our usual reviews. We work very hard to remain a 5-star school so we will take your feedback very seriously. Thank you for your candor. Mary Scuka (owner and Director)
Phu V.
Aug 7, 2024
Loved:
It’s very organized
2025 - Wonders of Summer Art Camp (half day)
Location: Compass Art Center, Young Masters Art Studio | Instructor: Nancy Raymond
Emily R.
Nov 20, 2023
Loved:
Great class size and individual attention. My son loves coming home with a new project every week.
Fall 2023- The Amazing Road to Drawing (in person)
Location: Kensington Art Studio | Instructor: Mary Scuka
Compass Art Center Location
Compass Art Center, Compass Atelier 1
10335 Kensington Pkwy, First Floor, Kensington, MD 20895
Meet your Instructors
Lisa D.
Dora P.
About Compass Art Center
Compass Art Center is the home to THREE incredible studio art schools: The Compass Atelier (adults), Stone Branch Art Program (teens), and Young Masters Art Studio (children and tweens).
The Compass Atelier has served the Washington, DC area for over a decade with the highest caliber art instruction for adults looking to start their artistic journeys or take their hobby to a professional level. Year-round weekly classes, visiting artist workshops with some the country's top artists, and their revolutionary 3-year Master Artist Program are available for anyone to enroll.
Stone Branch has helped teens maximize their artistic ability through incredible lessons and near-one-on-one guidance. Middle schoolers have attained acceptance to magnet high school art programs and high schoolers have gotten into every top art school and university in the country through Stone Branch guidance.
Young Masters offers exceptional drawing and painting classes for children ages 5-12. Our lesson plans are developed according to the student's age and skill level. We limit the size of our classes to 8 or fewer, allowing our instructors to provide personal attention for every student. Most of our instructors are professional artists who bring their knowledge and expertise to every class. We foster creativity and imagination in all artworks to ensure students build confidence in addition to skill.
