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A BETTER ART SCHOOL

The Compass Atelier is home to the Washington-area’s best art classes for beginners and experienced artists alike. The Compass Atelier is THE place to start your artistic journey or take your artistic learning to the next level. Beginners find our classes and kind teachers perfect for establishing strong foundational skills, while more experienced artists find their creative vision nurtured in a supportive and professional environment.

  • Our revolutionary MASTER ARTIST PROGRAM teaches students everything they need to know to become professional artists.

  • We offer WEEKLY CLASSES available seasonally throughout the year for any experience level. 

  • Our VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOPS bring in some of the world's best artists and teachers for inspiring lectures and workshops.

  • And our STORE identifies the best materials culled from around the world

What are you waiting for? Come enjoy our gorgeous classroom located in Rockville, MD, just a short drive from DC, Frederick, or Baltimore and see what all the buzz is about.



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THE COMPASS ATELIER

11810 PARKLAWN DRIVE

Located in the Artists & Makers studio building

in the White Flint business district of Rockville, MD