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The Compass Atelier is home to the Master Artist Program, a revolutionary three year art program that teaches students of all incoming levels everything they need to know to be a professional artist

The Compass Atelier is very proud of so many of our community members for their participation in this wonderful show! 10...
09/07/2026

The Compass Atelier is very proud of so many of our community members for their participation in this wonderful show! 10 Master Artist Program alums were prize winners this year and MANY sales too. Congrats to all!

🎨Paint Bethesda! The new Paint Bethesda competition is here! Capture the beauty, architecture, and character of downtown...
08/03/2026

🎨Paint Bethesda! The new Paint Bethesda competition is here! Capture the beauty, architecture, and character of downtown Bethesda for a chance to be selected for a juried exhibition and compete for up to $4,500 in cash prizes.

🖌 Open to artists from DC, Maryland & Virginia
📅 Submission deadline: October 9, 2026

We can't wait to see your art!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I can’t thank our volunteers enough who came out today to help ready Compass Art ...
05/02/2026

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I can’t thank our volunteers enough who came out today to help ready Compass Art Center for repairs. This community is special! As rundown as I’m feeling after this last week, your generosity has lifted my spirits to new heights ❤️

Ren, Dorris, Jeff and Andy, Janice, Judith and Joe, Ginger and Bobby, Paul and Daniel, Fred, Grace, David, Marjan, Steve, Kim and Scott, Andrew, Derek, Leslie, Cynthia, Cecelia, and of course my boys Harrison and Alden, you are such beautiful humans to have given a portion of your Saturday to help the art center!!! It would’ve taken me a month to do what you all did in three hours

Spring 2026 from Apr 29, 2026 - Jun 3Wednesdays; 5:30pm - 8:30pm (6 classes)"This introductory course invites adults of ...
04/22/2026

Spring 2026 from Apr 29, 2026 - Jun 3
Wednesdays; 5:30pm - 8:30pm
(6 classes)

"This introductory course invites adults of all experience levels to explore the fundamentals of drawing in a relaxed, supportive studio environment. Through a series of engaging exercises, you’ll discover how to see like an artist and translate what you observe onto paper using a variety of techniques, tools, and surfaces.

Students will experiment with line, shape, value, proportion, and composition. Each week introduces a new skill or approach designed to build confidence and a solid foundation for future creative growth. Whether you’re beginning your artistic journey or seeking to strengthen your skills for painting, more drawing or other art forms, this class offers a welcoming space to develop your skills and unique visual voice."

Learn more & Register here;
https://www.hisawyer.com/the-compass-atelier/schedules/activity-set/1789615?source=semesters

Address

5208 Nicholson Lane
Kensington, MD
20895

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19736340526

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