Best Painting Classes in McLean, VA

“I can honestly say at NYSA you will not only receive personal attention from committed teachers and staff who attended the top art schools in the country, but also learn the importance of taking yourself and your time preparing for an art education/c...”

“Stanley was a great instructor and arrived early and brought all the supplies including tablecloths, he set up everything and spent time teaching everyone that needed help.”

“Afterwards, friends told me how great it was, and how much they hated me for being such a perfect "bad guy" - but I never once thought of Ismay as a bad guy, he was simply a level headed businessman who saw the world in terms of dollars and cents, sc...”

“Our son was able to study piano with some exceptional instructors over the course of eight years and had become quite talented; however, his interest in playing had begun to wane significantly until he was introduced a couple of years ago to Dr Edvin...”

“From figure drawing sessions, to one-on-one portfolio reviews with visiting art colleges, to extensive preparation for art competitions, Shineh Art Studio is an amazing place for learning artists to practice art, prepare for college, and have a posit...”

“The teachers are very easy going and patient, and have vast experience with many different mediums, including pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, and watercolor.”

“The classes enable children to express themselves creatively and also teach them important skills such as listening, following directions, patience, and how to think outside the box”

“Her presence is very receptive and she holds a safe place for the student to experience the freedom to paint with whatever she is called to, sees with her inner eye and with whatever colors and brushes call her.”

“She has helped my improve on my drawing and painting so much since I have worked with her.”

“I've been attending this music school since I was in kindergarten (2012) and it is just a fabulous program to compete in music competitions and experience the stage.”

“The teachers are amazing and so wonderful with the kids, and the kids get to work with a wide variety of art supplies and come home with an art project that's actually very cool.”

“Although the travel was inconvenient (especially for a 1st semester senior trying to juggle applications and school), I found my experience at this studio to be extremely rewarding.”

“My kid loves to sketch and paint and make stuff with pottery and this camp had it all in a small setting with air conditioning and great art counselors”

“The only downside is lack of A Cs since the building is a warehouse.”

“First sewing class and my daughter loved it so far!”

“Wonderful environment to explore art and develop one's abilities, and sensibilities.”

“We had a wonderful painting class this Saturday and we are going to go for felting class to do wool painting, water coloring and to have intellectual discussion during a session.”

“You grow into your familiarity with tonal values, color wheel and color mixing, perspective, and all the other fundamentals, as well as in your selection and handling of art materials.”

“A lovely place to relax and make Art with amazing instructors all highly educated and experienced.”

“I've been taking classes (on different days, times, handbuilding as well as wheel) at GEP for over fifteen years and have not encountered the environment of the previous reviewer.”