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These schools serve McLean from nearby bases in towns including Chantilly, Glen Echo, MD and Vienna.

24 schools listed · 21 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

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Muse Paintbar

Muse Paintbar

(49)
  • Menu
  • Drinks
  • Instructor
“There's a bar that serves wine and food as well and you can purchase the wine by the bottle if you don't want to keep getting up and ordering by the glass.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2012
Below Average Price Tag
Remote Consultations Available
Oxon Hill, MD · 15 mi from Mclean
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Clay Cafe Chantilly

Clay Cafe Chantilly

(46)
  • Date
  • Prices
  • Paint
“Learnt how to do pottery and paint.”
In Business Since 2004
Coupons & Offers
Chantilly, VA · 14 mi from Mclean
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Nysa

Nysa

(49)
“I particularly appreciate hands-on activities and see how my children can be independent within a class while simultaneously inspired to be creative and thoughtful hard-workers.”
In Business Since 2015
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Vienna, VA · 4 mi from Mclean
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Sip and Paint DC

Sip and Paint DC

(48)
  • Success
  • Team
  • Fun
“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.”
In Business Since 2023
10 mi from Mclean
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The European Academy of Arts

The European Academy of Arts

(19)
  • Area
  • Violin
  • Piano
“The rooms are private (as in most music schools) which really limits any unnecessary interaction with other people (can't wait for COVID to go away).”
In Business Since 2018
Chantilly, VA · 14 mi from Mclean
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US Arts Center

US Arts Center

(20)
“One thing that really puts US Arts over the rest is that they have small class sizes which gives all of the amazing teachers ample time to work with students.”
In Business Since 2018
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Remote Consultations Available
Chantilly, VA · 14 mi from Mclean
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The 24 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 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,393 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "patient". 20 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. Domain records put 15 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 21 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, 19 schools out of 24 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.

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Shineh ART Studio

Shineh ART Studio

(15)
  • Figure Drawing
  • Class
  • Students
“In addition, she's always quick to respond to emails, texts, and phone calls - always alerting her students on upcoming events and notices such as competitions, figure drawings, or anything that'll affect the schedule.”
In Business Since 2007
Gaithersburg, MD · 13 mi from Mclean
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Artmellow

Artmellow

(12)
  • Painting
“The teachers are very easy going and patient, and have vast experience with many different mediums, including pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, and watercolor.”
In Business Since 2019
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Falls Church, VA · 4 mi from Mclean
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Artpropel

Artpropel

(8)
  • Skills
  • Pieces of Art
  • Drawing
“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”
In Business Since 2015
Fairfax, VA · 8 mi from Mclean
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Artichoke Art Studio

Artichoke Art Studio

(6)
  • Painting
“Best deals in art clases ever!!”
In Business Since 2016
Gaithersburg, MD · 13 mi from Mclean
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Harmony Road Music & Art

Harmony Road Music & Art

(6)
  • Students
“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.”
In Business Since 2010
Centreville, VA · 15 mi from Mclean
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Happy Little Art Studio

Happy Little Art Studio

(3)
“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.”
In Business Since 2018
Silver Spring, MD · 10 mi from Mclean
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Little Picasso & Portfolio Prep Art Studio

Little Picasso & Portfolio Prep Art Studio

(5)
“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.”
In Business Since 2004
Remote Consultations Available
Annandale, VA · 8 mi from Mclean
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Artworks Fine Art Studio

Artworks Fine Art Studio

(8)
“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”
In Business Since 2005
Potomac, MD · 5 mi from Mclean
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Art Studio Blue Giraffe

Art Studio Blue Giraffe

(6)
  • Space
“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.”
In Business Since 2012
Accepts Check
Washington, DC · 10 mi from Mclean
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Red Panda Art Studio

Red Panda Art Studio

(12)
  • Summer
  • Classes
  • Birthday
“We had taken classes with Stephanie before, so we knew how incredibly creative her ideas and projects are, and how great she is with the kids, so when my 11yo daughter said she wanted an art party I knew exactly where to go!”
In Business Since 2018
Chevy Chase, MD · 6 mi from Mclean
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The Compass Atelier

The Compass Atelier

(10)
  • Knowledge
  • Artist
  • Painting
“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.”
In Business Since 2014
Kensington, MD · 9 mi from Mclean
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Washington Studio School

Washington Studio School

(2)
“Wonderful environment to explore art and develop one's abilities, and sensibilities.”
In Business Since 1985
Washington, DC · 10 mi from Mclean
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Glen Echo Pottery

Glen Echo Pottery

(4)
  • Volunteers
“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.”
In Business Since 2003
Glen Echo, MD · 3 mi from Mclean
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Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery

Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery

(4)
  • Creative
“The teachers are supportive, creative and dedicated.”
In Business Since 2015
Glen Echo, MD · 3 mi from Mclean
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Nysa

Nysa

(3)
  • Digital Art
  • Skills
  • High School
“I enrolled in as many portfolio prep classes as I could over the course of my junior and senior year, seeing even more rapid improvement in not only my digital art skills but also my traditional art skills, being taught incredible artistry from both ...”
In Business Since 2023
Vienna, VA · 4 mi from Mclean
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Ye Art Studio

Ye Art Studio

(1)
“Ye not only teaches drawing skills and technics, but he teaches my daughter to be creative and think out of box.”
In Business Since 2006
Fairfax, VA · 8 mi from Mclean
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Ssstudioforart

Ssstudioforart

(19)
  • Creativity
  • Class
  • Kids
“Zinni follows up with notes to parents with homework that was assigned and reminders for unfinished work to be brought back for next class (in virtual setting, this helps the kids stay organized and come prepared for classes to start on time).”
Potomac, MD · 5 mi from Mclean
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Rulei Bu Fine Art

Rulei Bu Fine Art

(1)
“Bu can only help students one at a time so each student gets less instruction time compare to times when he only has a few students.”
In Business Since 2002
Boyds, MD · 16 mi from Mclean
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What students and parents say about schools near McLean

  • “My kids love going there and have made so much progress in their drawing skills.” — from a review of US Arts Center
  • “Professional teachers and environment. My 5-year-old daughter likes to attend drawing classes.” — from a review of Nysa
  • “Alex was so patient with all of us and made sure to guide us while also showing us how to put our own spin on our painting.” — from a review of Sip and Paint DC
  • “Had wonderful time painting. Staff very professional and walked you thru every step.” — from a review of Muse Paintbar
  • “Great portfolio teacher, friendly staff. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants their children to produce great art pieces.” — from a review of US Arts Center

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