My daughter has been going to weekly classes at YMM Art Space for years and she loves it. She has…read morelearned different techniques and has created art that is inspired by famous artists and their works. The teachers have all been really nice. They have a fun halloween party too.

My son pours out his ideas on paper in his classes at YMM. He is quite verbal but he gets true…read moreexcitement and satisfaction from his drawings. I see him as a young engineer of some kind. But his instructor is capturing this same potential and diverting it into artistic expression and an appreciation of not just art but the entire visual world. I believe this is a very positive thing for him to develop and YMM is a safe supportive environment where he is learning a new way to think, to create and to communicate.

My son has taken drum lessons elsewhere for over a year. And has only learned patterns. We came to…read moreSchool of Rock and he learned so much in just a few weeks! How to set up his drums. The idea of ear plugs for his sensitive ears. Picking out songs he likes so he can learn them with other kids. His teacher is great! And he is really enjoying it! The lessons are twice a week so it keeps drumming in his head. It feels like he is on his way to be in a kid band instead of stuck in a sound proof room playing patterns. We are very happy with the whole experience. The office manager is professional, smart and well organized. The teachers are talented and good to the kids. We will be here for a while! I look forward to my son's concerts in the future! PS - we have been to several concerts performed by a plethora of students. Very cool. Great experience!!

I don't understand this place. I got an initial call back to discuss how the place works, but then…read morescheduling a trial lesson was like pulling teeth-- calling, emailing, finally texting. Took forever. Got to the trial lesson only to be told the person we'd worked so hard to get wasn't available so it's with so-and-so. Uh. Fine, but we picked the other person for a reason. And booked another trial with the original teacher, only to get to THAT lesson and realize it's still not the instructor we'd been aiming for. While sitting during the lesson, another student walked in and was told "oh so-and-so is no longer with us so this other person will be your teacher today." What? So you're not told ahead of time? (The mom asked when they'd known this teacher was leaving and it was two weeks prior, but they didn't bother to give anyone notice.) I find it strange that you pay in advance for these situations. Anyway. It's too poorly managed for me, which is too bad because it is certainly a great concept.

The Vienna Arts Center hosts exhibits of mostly local artists and also serves as a community…read morecultural center. There's art classes for children and adults as a "Sundays at the Art Center" program. That particular event is fun. And free. Every Sunday, you can go to the center and have free drinks (coffee or a soft drink) and cookies and see whatever exhibit is there that particular week, as well as listen to guest artists talk about their works. There is an exhibit going on here now that I loved! It is called "International Cocktail Collection" and is a series of pastel paintings that incorporate drink glasses (mostly of the martini kind) used in unusual ways.

I have signed on to teach a number of workshops at the Vienna Arts Center, and am hosting three…read moreVisiting Artists who will be teaching master classes. This space is one of the area's best kept secrets. Spacious, professionally run and wonderfully creative atmosphere. Bonnie Fitzgerald, Maverick Mosaics

Gallery featuring local artists, engaging small-sized art classes. What's not to love about this…read moreplace? I found this place when taking watercolor classes with my family with Rajendra. He is a wonderful teacher with all of us despite the wide range of experience we all had a relaxing, successful experience. Highly recommend for an enjoyable family activity! I included some of the art I painted from photos I've taken. You do one painting per visit - or bring it back next time to continue working on it. He taught us technique and really engaged us to be creative!! We loved it!!

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Falls Church Arts Gallery is a hidden gem in plain sight…read more *Located in The Kensington building on Route 7 *Walk ins welcomed *Free admission *www.FallsChurchArts.org *Studio Art classes and workshops available for all age groups. *Membership available *Volunteer opportunities Outstanding art work by local artist displayed with their concept or process statements. These statements provide a fascinating and intimate look into their art work. Highly recommend a visit.

This company is amazing at developing young actors!! We went to see a play put on by this company…read moreand the actors did such an amazing job. Highly recommend sending your future actors here or seeing one of their awesome plays!

Traveling players runs an outstanding program for young actors! The training is second to none and…read moremy son credits the work he did with them in his admission to one of the top BFA acting programs in the country. With both school-year and summer options there's something for everyone. Tysons location makes for easy drop off and pick up and teens love that they are at the mall for before and after socializing.

Absolutely Beautiful Art!!!! Lily's classes are a must and she is fully engaged with every student…read moreand it's a lot of fun. Beginners and super beginners are welcome and encouraged!

From the owner: Art classes by portrait artist…read moreLily Movahedi Oil Painting Charcoal Color Pencil Mixed Media

I am in the Science Technology Studies program, and find it a great value and location. As a public…read moreschool teacher in Virginia I get half-price tuition, which is great. And it is located just off 66 so it is easy to commute to.