So glad I found this little gem! I've been taking watercolor classes at Compass for the past…read moreseveral months and have truly enjoyed my time here. The studios are full of natural light and the entire place is warm and inviting. I've learned so much and truly look forward to my art classes each week in the quaint historic district of Kensington.

I signed up for the MAP program. I paid $4,500 which was supposed to be attributed to the last…read morepayment for the program. I got very sick a month or more after I signed up. I got a very rare disease called Sarcoidosis which is very debilitating. I felt I could no longer do the program due to its demanding schedule. I wanted my $4,500 back. Kessler said "he wasn't in the habit of taking money from people and not providing a service" in one conversation. However, he refused to give any of it back. The program was not full and he probably was hurting for money. Just be careful this guy. Make sure you've done your due diligence. He offered to hold the money and I could sign up in 3 years. No thank you. I'm out $4,500 and he's sitting pretty.

My daughter loved the art camp. Mary is a phenomenal teacher. This is definitely 5 starts. We…read moretraveled a big distance for the camp and think it was worth it!

I would like to give more than 5 stars!!! My daughter have been in…read more Mrs. Marry ( young master art Center program) for a few months and she absolutely LOVES IT!! The transformation, improvement and quality in my daughter's drawings skills was nothing short of a miracle. As this is the ONLY art teacher that i know of in the whole Gaithersburg Area that meets every student where they are and teaches them step-by-step drawing. Thank you for making such a difference in my daughter's life, she is more confident now on what she can draw, and I see confidence in her personality as well.

Anastasia is a wonderful teacher and an incredibly talented and unique artist! Our kids absolutely…read morelove her classes, and it's always such a joy to see all the creative new art projects they make together. Highly recommend her art studio!

If you are searching an art teacher that is very attentive and flexible to each student…read morevishes/point of views/skills individually while still making you learn and aquire good skills in a right way, she is the best one! I was trying a few teachers before finding her, and i am so lucky to have her as my teacher! She is very knowladgable and have so many to teach! She is super nice and funny, and pleasant to be around. I am having a sharable semi privet painting weekly lessons of two adult students with her, and also a privet drawing lessons. But, next I want my 4 year old to start taking classes with her too :)

I had my first outing alone with my toddler, attempting to do some pottery painting. I was super…read morenervous not having my husband or anyone with me. We had such a fun time and everyone was so nice and gracious of my busy toddler. The woman working was so beyond amazing. She saw I had my hands full and offered to help us with the stencils and hand painting! She was so amazing with my little guy and so patient with us- I know we were chaotic and crazy. She was just so wonderful and kind to us even helping us while handling & answering the front desk phone. Things like this really mean a lot to us. Definately recommend & will be going back!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience here on Valentine's Day! We signed up for the nighttime…read morecandlelight pottery experience and were blown away with how special they made the evening. Our pottery was ready to pickup 14 days later and pickup took less than a minute (they also send you a picture of your completed pottery when they say it's ready for pick up!). Parking is super easy and cheap (lot nearby using the Park Mobile app) and they had lots of pottery options to choose from to paint. Definitely will be going back!

Shalom EC is a unique place - the combination of Jewish Russian and US culture in a kind…read moreeducational environment. We love this center! Teachers are kind and patient. We love friendly atmosphere. My 3 kids are with Shalom EC for 2 years.

From the owner: We have several programs: Shalom classes, Teen Leadership program, B'nai Mitzvah preparation course…read moreand family programs. Shalom EC is a place for families with Russian-speaking Jewish background to become a community! Our students learn Hebrew and Russian and tackle problems in math and logic; they learn about Jewish customs and traditions and sample Jewish food; they hear classical music and sing Jewish songs; they draw and paint and learn art history. We have several programs. Our program for kids 4-12+ is in Russian. We aim to find an individual approach to every student. This includes using English to help those children who are less than fluent in Russian. Our B'nai Mitzvah preparation course is in English.

Great family business. I've seen it driving past my husband's work but didn't realize they offer…read moreclasses until I googled. So glad my friend and I came to take a short project class. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back. Great instruction, designs offered, and value. They also have small gifts up front if you don't have time for a class, but want something hand made locally.

Fiscus Glassworks is a gem in Alexandria. I have now taken all of their classes from beginner to…read morestructure/dimension and design and build. I even entered my pieces I created in these classes at the Arlington County Fair and won the Reserve Grand Champion for my division! I now frequent their studio during open hours with their studio time passes. Brad and Maré are kind, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable! They can help you create patterns and make your stained glass visions come true. Definitely check Fiscus out!

Debbie was fabulous start to finish. I was looking for someone to host a very small group of…read moreladies for a birthday paint class. She helped me with every aspect from contacting and arranging a location (Serendipity Market and More) to ensuring that we got to paint a very challenging piece of artwork within a limited amount of time. Everyone was extremely delighted with their lesson and with their final product. Thank you Hue Art Works!

From the owner: Sip and Paint - Customized art parties! We paint on canvas, glass, wood pallet boards, and more!…read morePlan your next party: anniversary, birthday, holiday event, client appreciation, team-building, etc. I come to you with all supplies and instruction at a location of your choice.

Super professional service, quick turnaround, great finished product, and went the extra mile, too!…read more Robinson Forged Metals quickly assessed what I needed (a custom steel drain grate), designed it, and fabricated it beautifully in short order. They went the extra mile by putting a nice finish on the product. Jesse was especially careful to build it just right and it is handsome and functional. Very good craftsmanship! Highly recommended.

One of my muffler hangers on the car body had fallen off so there was no way to keep the muffler…read moresafely hanging. Jesse shaped a piece of steel rod into a hanger perfectly matching the location of the old one. Then he welded on a metal plate and now my muffler is nicely centered again without hitting anything when on the road. Otherwise no car shop was willing to help but only Jesse!

Ya gotta love this place…read more Whole fully unexpected in Wheaton Mall to be honest. But it's been there for years. Local artists display artwork ( mainly paintings and prints). All artwork is for sale, and the shop acts as sort of a CO-Op. The artists themselves are the cashiers. For the wall space, they have to work a number of set days in the shop. The artwork on the walls changes monthly. The artists are always being encouraged to paint and design new things. Did I mention the prices are really reasonable. I can't wait to seriously go shopping for art here. There is a lot of local art. Paintings of Glen Echo, Kensington, and more. Recreations of famous paintings. It's just a neat little place all around. So unassuming, but you should totally go in!

Even though the gallery has been closed, the association is still going strong with area shows and…read moreprograms of great art and artists. Get more info from the website, www.montgomeryart.org.