Tysons Art and Learning Center
“Her art has grown and developed tremendously these last 4 years, and I couldn't be happier with our experience!”
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+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Nysa
“The activities were fun, creative, and engaging, and it was wonderful to see how proud she was of her pottery pieces.”
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Artmellow
“Without their patience, and they have a lot, encouragement, and believing in me I could never have been able to accomplish this feat.”
Sip and Paint DC
“I did sip and paint for a work event and had an amazing time!!”
Artpropel
“My daughter took weekly art classes with ArtPropel for years and had a wonderful experience.”
Red Panda Art Studio
“Our daughter has attended many wonderful workshops here over the past couple years from pumpkin fairy houses to Rapunzel and Tinkerbell princess parties.”
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
“Zinni provided all the supplies and was patient with the kids and guided them into producing a beautiful painting.”
Art Studio Blue Giraffe
“Amazing wonderful and fun activity space for kids”
Washington Studio School
“You can start as a true beginner in a non-judgmental and supportive environment, and work your way up to intermediate and advanced classes.”
Anna Banana Arts and Crafts
“Anna Banana is a mastermind of creativity and you will be AMAZED at the true works of art that your littles bring home.”
The Compass Atelier
“Outstanding art and art education in Montgomery County.”
Little Picasso & Portfolio Prep Art Studio
“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.”
Artworks Fine Art Studio
“My 8-yr old daughter had a great week of camp at the Potomac location.”
Stone Branch School of Art
“Terri set up a class for me and taught me everything I needed to have the confidence to make and print my own designs and artwork.”
Elements Urban Arts Collective
“Our child has truly grown in confidence and skill since starting at EUAC.”
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