Best Art Classes near McLean, VA

These schools serve McLean from nearby bases in towns including Washington, DC, Potomac, MD and Falls Church.

15 schools listed · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Tysons Art and Learning Center

Tysons Art and Learning Center

4.9 22 reviews
“She loves her weekly “art time” and her drawings and sketches and attention to detail have improved significantly!”
Since 2013
2 mi from McLean
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Nysa

Nysa

4.9 112 reviews
“Pick up and drop off was well organized and I was floored by the pictures they sent of the kids after camp ended!”
Ages 11 and upSince 2015
Vienna, VA · 4 mi from McLean
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Artmellow

Artmellow

5.0 22 reviews
“So pleased to find Art-school like yours , teachers are working closely with students, well organized, my son loves to come to your place.”
Since 2019
Falls Church, VA · 4 mi from McLean
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Sip and Paint DC

Sip and Paint DC

5.0 126 reviews
“If you're looking for someone that is patient and knows how to make sure you have a good time while painting and sipping…then Stanley is your guy!”
Since 2023
10 mi from McLean
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Artpropel

Artpropel

5.0 11 reviews
“Miria makes it fun, she is patient with them and helps develop their art skills and allows their creativity to flow.”
Free trial classAges 6–11Since 2015
Fairfax, VA · 8 mi from McLean
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Red Panda Art Studio

Red Panda Art Studio

4.8 22 reviews
“The online art classes for kids are so fun and engaging!”
Ages 4–12Since 2018
Chevy Chase, MD · 6 mi from McLean
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The 15 schools listed for McLean, VA teach drawing and painting. Which media they cover, what the fee includes and whether they run model sessions all come from what each school publishes itself.

Area overview: McLean, VA

The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 859 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "patient". 13 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

How are the painting schools on this page rated?

On this page, 14 schools out of 15 carry a public rating at or above four and a half stars. Read what the reviews praise. A studio can score well for a warm room and good coffee and still teach very little drawing.

Ssstudioforart

Ssstudioforart

5.0 25 reviews
“Zinni provided all the supplies and was patient with the kids and guided them into producing a beautiful painting.”
Potomac, MD · 5 mi from McLean
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Art Studio Blue Giraffe

Art Studio Blue Giraffe

5.0 14 reviews
“Amazing wonderful and fun activity space for kids”
Trial classAges 3 and upSince 2012
Washington, DC · 10 mi from McLean
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Washington Studio School

Washington Studio School

4.4 8 reviews
“Wonderful environment to explore art and develop one's abilities, and sensibilities.”
Since 1985
Washington, DC · 10 mi from McLean
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Anna Banana Arts and Crafts

Anna Banana Arts and Crafts

4.8 15 reviews
“Anne, the teacher, has such a joyful and creative approach to teaching, children are immediately comfortable, engaged and entertained by the experience.”
Since 2010
Washington, DC · 10 mi from McLean
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The Compass Atelier

The Compass Atelier

4.9 15 reviews
“Glen has a special talent for helping everyone no matter where you are in your journey.”
Since 2014
Kensington, MD · 8 mi from McLean
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Little Picasso & Portfolio Prep Art Studio

Little Picasso & Portfolio Prep Art Studio

4.4 5 reviews
“I received a total of $866,500 in merit aid based on my portfolio from Cooper, Temple/Tyler School of Art, Tufts/SMFA, MICA, Pratt, SVA, OTIS, Rutgers, SCAD, SAIC and VCU.”
From $35/hrAges 3–12Since 1995Online lessons
Annandale, VA · 8 mi from McLean
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Artworks Fine Art Studio

Artworks Fine Art Studio

4.8 9 reviews
“My 8-yr old daughter had a great week of camp at the Potomac location.”
Free trial classFrom $152/moAges 6–17Since 2003
Potomac, MD · 5 mi from McLean
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Stone Branch School of Art

Stone Branch School of Art

4.8 13 reviews
“Terri, Nahid, and Andrew provided my daughter with a fantastic foundation and helped her develop her skill set.”
Since 2015
Rockville, MD · 10 mi from McLean
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Elements Urban Arts Collective

Elements Urban Arts Collective

5.0 3 reviews
“Thank you for having my daughter apart of the team, with an excellent instructor with so much joy and energy🌹🌹🌹🌹”
Ages 3–17Since 2017
North Bethesda, MD · 8 mi from McLean
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