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Compass Art Center Pastel Painting 1
Compass Art Center Pastel Painting 2
Compass Art Center Pastel Painting 3
Ages

Adult

Dates

Mon, Apr 28, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025

6 classes
Time

10:00am - 1:00pm EDT


Class Experience

Unleash your creativity with pastel painting as you learn the core principles of composition, color, and technique. Whether you prefer to focus on personal projects or follow guided exercises from the instructor, you’ll explore various subjects, such as still life and landscapes. Enjoy live demonstrations, receive tailored instruction, and take part in optional group critiques to refine your craft and grow your confidence. Suitable for all experience levels. You can find the supply list at gonzaloruiznavarro.com. For additional information, reach out to gonzalofineart@gmail.com.

Other Things To Know

Holiday Schedule
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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

Reviews for Compass Art Center

4.9 out of 5

Based on 35 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.

Figure Drawing
Location: Compass Art Center, Compass Atelier 1 | Instructor: Samantha Stover

Rodolfo M.

Mar 23, 2025

Loved:

knowledge of the instructor and his method of teaching

Watercolor Painting (studio)
Location: Compass Art Center, Compass Atelier 2 | Instructor: Rajendra KC

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)


Compass Art Center Location

Compass Art Center, Stone Branch Main Classroom

10335 Kensington Pkwy, Lower Level, Kensington, MD 20895


Meet your Instructor

Gonzalo R.

Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro is a representational painter specializing in oils, pastels, and drawing. With a Master’s in Fine Arts from the University of Valencia, Spain, and over 25 years of teaching experience, Gonzalo emphasizes technical skills while fostering individual artistic expression. His work blends traditional techniques with expressive, dynamic strokes, and it is known for its vibrant color and movement. Website: gonzaloruiznavarro.com

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
Class
Apr 28, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025
$300