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Compass Art Center Painting From Photos 1
Compass Art Center Painting From Photos 2
Compass Art Center Painting From Photos 3
Ages

Adult

Dates

Fri, May 2, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

9 classes
Time

10:00am - 1:00pm EDT


Class Experience

Art has the power to give visual voice to our deepest thoughts and feelings. Training is needed to master that voice. In this class students of ALL experience levels (from absolute beginners to gallery-exhibiting artists) learn how to master their craft.


Working from photographic sources provides beginners a clearly defined goal to hone their drawing and color mixing skills. More advanced artists will find themselves able to deepen their image-making power as we discuss why and how we choose to translate the photographic source into a work of art.


Compass Atelier founder, Glen Kessler, runs this 6-session weekly course throughout the year. Many students find the community and continued growth become a reason to stay on board for years. Whether you are new to art, looking to take your work to the next level, or just want to find a community of like-minded people to enjoy making something alongside, you will love this class.

Other Things To Know

Holiday Schedule
See Schedule
Cancellation Policy

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


What To Bring

SUPPLIES


Paints – Gamblin Artist Grade (37 or 150mL)

  • Alizarin Crimson*
  • Quinacridone Red*
  • Permanent Orange*
  • Hansa Yellow Light*
  • Phthalo Green*
  • Phthalo Blue*
  • Ultramarine Blue*
  • Ivory Black*
  • Titanium Zinc White*
  • Dioxazine Purple*
  • Quinacridone Magenta*

Brushes

  • Rosemary & Co – Compass Atelier Starter Kit † or Plaza Georgetown series brushes in an assortment of filbert, flat, and round sizes 2-8
  • Rosemary & Co – Compass Atelier Blending Kit † or an assortment of ‘sable’ brushes
  • Oval Mop Brush (Princeton Select ¼”, 1”)*
  • Filbert Grainer (Princeton Select ¼”, ¾”)*

Other Necessities

  • New Wave Posh Palettes (12” x 16” gray glass)*
  • Masterson StaWet Palette Boxes (blue top)*
  • Quart or gallon of GamSol*
  • Silicoil jar (glass jar with metal coil inside)*
  • Palette knife (Liquitex Small Knife #1)*
  • Sketchbook (any size or style)*
  • Palette scraper
  • Assorted sizes of canvases or canvasboards
  • Container for supplies
  • “The Painter’s Compass Color Wheel” (available at The Compass Atelier Store & Plaza)
  • Wet erase marker (available at Staples or The Compass Atelier Store)
  • Paper towels (blue shop towels highly recommended) (not available at Plaza)
  • Bar of Ivory soap (not available at Plaza) 


ALL supplies marked with a * can be purchased in a bundle through Plaza Artist Materials at discounted prices. For pick up at Rockville store only:

https://www.plazaart.com/the-compass-atelier-painting-kit


ALL supplies marked with a † can be purchased in a bundle through Rosemary & Co Brushes:

https://www.rosemaryandco.com/index.php?route=product/search&filter_name=compass



Reviews for Painting From Photos

5.0 out of 5

Based on 3 activity ratings

Anne B.

Apr 12, 2025

Loved:

Everything!

Painting From Photos
Location: Compass Art Center, Compass Atelier 2 | Instructor: Glen Kessler

Marjan K.

Apr 11, 2025

Loved:

Everything

Painting From Photos
Location: Compass Art Center, Compass Atelier 2 | Instructor: Glen Kessler

Reviews for Compass Art Center

4.9 out of 5

Based on 37 provider ratings

Jane Q.

Mar 23, 2025

Loved:

Great instructor and amenities in studio. Personalized instruction. And Parking!!!! I loved the atmosphere of the center.

Improvements:

Can't think if anything.

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Rodolfo M.

Mar 23, 2025

Loved:

knowledge of the instructor and his method of teaching

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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

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Compass Art Center Location

Compass Art Center, Compass Atelier 2

10335 Kensington Pkwy, First Floor, Kensington, MD 20895


Meet your Instructor

Glen K.

Glen Kessler is an internationally collected and awarded artist as well as the founder of The Compass Atelier & Compass Art Center in Kensington, MD, and inventor of The Painters Compass Color Wheel. Kessler has a MFA from New York Academy of Art and a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. His works have graced the cover of ‘Professional Artist Magazine’ and in ‘The Artists' Magazine’ among other publications. He has work in hundreds of public and private collections.

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.

Booking Options
Drop-in
9 Dates Available
$90/class