We visited Kathy at Raye of Light for a "Paint your Pet" class and I cannot say enough wonderful…read morethings about it! Kathy was an incredible teacher. She was very personable, VERY knowledgeable and extremely patient. She has mastered the balance of giving us enough space to channel our own creativity while still offering valuable pointers and guidance. My end product turned out better than I could've ever imagined! I am already planning my next visit.

A friend and I signed on for a class in alcohol ink, not really knowing quite what to expect. But…read moreworking with the materials turned out to be fascinating and quite fun! Kathy is an excellent teacher, putting everyone at ease and reassuring those of us with limited creative impulses. The class size is small--only six students--so Kathy is able to provide lots of one-on-one guidance after her detailed introduction to the materials. I had some hesitation going in and my resulting product looks more like a sea urchin than a wave but I will definitely return for future classes.

Ms. Julie was amazing. She catered to our every need. The children were engaged the entire time…read more Her prices are much cheaper than the competitors! She set up the tables with decoration. I decided to bring my own and all I had to do was add the Hello Kitty plates to the colorful plates she had. Don't forget to tip her! She is way worth it!

From the owner: Artworks Studio encourages kids of all ages to develop their full creative potential through art…read more Artworks strives to create a unique environment in which kids of all ages, abilities and experiences can feel free to imagine, create and welcome the arts into their lives. Artworks offers after school art classes, a home school art program, summer art camps, birthday pARTies, workshops and more!

I came here with my family for my birthday. It was just three of us and we had such a good time!…read moreThey have a great selection of pottery to choose from and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! I will definitely be back again!

I absolutely love coming here! The owner and staff are always so sweet and helpful. I definitely…read morerecommend coming with your friends and family or even yourself!

Cheverly Pottery is the best. The studio is welcoming and the potters are friendly. There are…read morestudents of all skill levels and various classes to fit your experience or get your feet wet. As someone who has been throwing pots for a few years, I'm definitely eyeing the the Studio Artists which is designed for independent ceramicists. The studio space itself is pretty large and Kendra keeps a large supply of clay, tools, and other items you'll need for throwing pots or hand building. Even more importantly, pots get fired pretty quickly so you're not waiting weeks to finally get to your batch of pots that need to be glazed, etc. Kendra also works with you on honing in on any techniques if you've got the basics down, or helping you master the foundational skills. Given the pottery studios in the DMV are always full and have waitlists, it was very exciting to see this new studio open up and actually get a spot without wondering if I'll ever get a chance to take a class!

Kendra is a thoughtful and patient teacher. Throwing in a wheel is hard. She makes the process of…read morenearing competence a joy. Small classes in a well appointed space with all the tools a new potter might need. You may be coming home with lots of bowls and vases but your ADHD hyper focus hobby will stay at the pottery instead of tools and clay exploding all over your house.

Fantastic place to Jazzercise. Safe area. Great parking. Facility is always clean. Bathrooms,…read moreincluded. I always felt safe walking to my car at night.

From the owner: art classes, yoga classes, senior fitness, ceramics, summer camp, theater, dance classes, art…read moredrop-ins, community center

Awesome local fabric shop, lots of bolts to choose from!…read more Clean and well organized on the inside, welcoming atmosphere, friendly customer service. Will definitely return for future projects!

If you're into sewing, croqueting, and more, there's no better place. Along a main road in…read moreHyattsville with many other shops, this spacious store sells all sorts of yarn, string, and more. They even sell kits to help teach you how to croquet. Staff are friendly and passionate at connecting you to their art.

Fun team building activity, we painted (no sips) but the instructor was nice, patient and the end…read moreresults were great for allll! Would recommend as they offer a variety of classes and welcome many ages groups including kids! They offer summer camp and day classes for kids over the summer as well. Definitely check them out if you're in the area!

HUGE fun! Definitely get here and see how bad you can paint. Whether a group or a date. The display…read moreartist explains things well, then another employee walks around to help out with directions, water and paint. The bar was pretty stocked. Great drinks. Will return.

This is a great addition to the Kensington community near the neighboring Antique Village…read more It occupies the entire building next to the post office, and has a large parking lot in the rear (with a few spots reserved for the dental practice). It's a unique art school combined with artists' workshops on three levels. They offer an array of classes for artists and for novice looking for a fun hobby. The classes posted that I saw were for drawing,painting, and live model drawing. Some studio rooms were quite small, while other room were larger for classes/workshops. I came for the grand opening celebration. The founder's young son was greeting people at the door and giving a well rehearsed explanation of all they had to offer. I was impressed. It was quite fun going in all the rooms and meeting some of the artists. I hope to visit again soon... maybe partake in a class one day.

The teachers and facilities are second to none! I can't say enough good things about Compass…read more Large classrooms plenty of lighting the people and place is so inviting.