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12 - 18+ yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Kyra W.
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
In this week-long acrylic painting class, students will grow in confidence, knowledge, and freedom in using paint to respond to and interpret what they see. Through still life studies and master copies, students will develop their observational skills and learn to paint with greater accuracy and expression.
The course will cover effective use of acrylic painting materials, mixing paint tonally (lights and darks) and in spectrum color (warm and cool), spectrum color interactions and their impact on a painting, studying master paintings to understand composition and technique, and key principles of composition to create balanced and engaging artwork.
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
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.
