Classes for Ages Four through Adults
Overview
Mason Community Arts Academy at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia offers enriching community arts classes focused on both artistry and skill-building in the areas of music, acting and theater, and visual art! Our robust schedule includes programs for ages 4–18 plus adults. Our programs connect you with George Mason University faculty, professional teaching artists, and experienced arts educators from around the Northern Virginia area.
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Spring 2026
Acting and Theater
Ages 4–6
Mondays, 4:45–5:30 p.m.
February 9–March 16, 2026
April 6–May 11, 2026
Music
Early Childhood
Music Adventures
Ages 4–6
Dates TBA
Chamber Music
Guitar and Ukulele
Piano
Beginner Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m.
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m.
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m.
February 4 –May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Voice
Ages 13–18
Tuesdays, 5:45–6:30 p.m.
February 10–April 14, 2026 (eight weeks)
Visual Art
Foundations of Drawing for Adults
Ages 18+
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon
March 7–May 9, 2026 (eight weeks)
Fall 2025
Acting and Theater
Closed Programs
Mini Actors’ Showcase: The Little Ogres (Waitlist)
Ages 5–6
Saturdays, 9–10 a.m.
September 13–December 6, 2025
Young Actors’ Showcase: Shrek Adventures (Waitlist)
Ages 7–8
Saturdays, 9–10:30 a.m.
September 13–December 6, 2025
Musical Showcase: Shrek The Musical JR. (Waitlist)
Ages 9–15
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1– 4:30 p.m.
September 13–December 6, 2025
Advanced Actors’ Showcase: Shrek the Musical JR. (Waitlist)
Ages 13–18
Saturdays, 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
September 13–December 6, 2025
Music
Closed Programs
Early Childhood
Music Adventures (Closed)
Ages 4–6
Session A: September 22–October 20, 2025
Session B: November 3–December 8, 2025
(Five weeks)
Guitar and Ukulele
Guitar Level 1 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
September 15–December 1, 2025 (11 weeks)
Guitar Level 2 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Mondays, 7:45–8:45 p.m.
September 15–December 1, 2025 (11 weeks)
Ukulele Level 1 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
September 17–December 3, 2025 (11 weeks)
Piano
Piano Discoveries Level 1 (Closed)
Ages 5–6 and 7–9
Week of September 15, 2025–May 13, 2026 (30 weeks)
Piano Discoveries Level 2 (Closed)
Ages 8–10
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:15 p.m.
September 17, 2025–May 13, 2026 (30 weeks)
Piano Level 1 for Adults (Waitlist)
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
September 18–December 11, 2025 (12 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m.
September 17–December 10, 2025 (12 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–noon
September 17–December 10, 2025 (12 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m.
September 17–December 10, 2025 (12 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m.
September 16–December 9, 2025 (12 weeks)
Violin
Violin Beginnings (Closed)
Ages 4–6
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
September 17, 2025–May 13, 2026 (30 weeks)
Voice
Foundations in Singing (Closed)
Ages 9–12
Tuesdays, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
September 23–December 9, 2025 (11 weeks)
Explorations in Singing, Musical Theater! (Closed)
Ages 13–18
Mondays, 5–5:45 p.m.
September 22–December 8, 2025 (11 weeks)
Voice Class for Adults (Closed)
Ages 21+
Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
September 23–December 9, 2025 (11 weeks)
Visual Art (Closed)
Closed
Foundations of Drawing: Faces and Figures (Closed)
Ages 18+
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon
September 27–November 15, 2025
Intro to Oil Painting for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–noon
September 27–November 15, 2025