Study with Glen Kessler
Glen Kessler is the Founder and Director of The Compass Atelier, an art school in Rockville, MD. He teaches students of ALL experience levels, ALL mediums, and ALL subjects and styles. With more than 20 years of teaching experience at the collegiate and community level, Glen has a gift for diagnosing what a painting needs and a kind manner for providing guidance.
Glen has also been deemed a Gamblin Dedicated Workshop Instructor by Gamblin Artist Colors. His students shall always receive free samples of Gamblin mediums and paint.
Weekly Classes, Workshops, & Private Instruction
A full list of seasonal Weekly Classes and Workshops are available at
Glen is also available for Private Instruction. Individuals or small groups may schedule time for critique, lecture, or demonstration during available hours (usually Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-4:30pm). Rate for individual instruction is $150/hr available in half-hour increments, and may be split among multiple participants. Fill out the form below to start the discussion:
The Compass Atelier
11810 Parklawn Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
