Mason Community Arts Academy

Acting, Music, and Visual Art Classes

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Classes for Ages Four through Adults

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Overview

Join us at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia for enriching 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.


Spring 2025

Acting and Theater

NEW Acting Through Song

Ages 14–22

Thursdays, 6:30–9 p.m.

March 20, 27, and April 3, 2025

Spring Break Acting Intensive: Devised Theater

Ages 11–15 (grades 6–10)

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

April 14–18, 2025

Ages 5–6

Saturdays, 9–10 a.m.

February 8–May 17, 2025

Ages 7–8

Saturdays, 9–10:30 a.m.

February 8–May 17, 2025

Ages 9–15

Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 1–4:30 p.m.

February 8–May 17, 2025

Ages 13–18

Saturdays, 1–4:30 p.m.

February 8–May 17, 2025

Ages 18+

Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, March 13–May 8, 2025 


Music

Early Childhood

Music Adventures

Ages 4–6

Tuesdays, 4:30–5:15 p.m. or 5:30–6:15 p.m.

Session A: February 18–March 25, 2025 (6 weeks)
Session B: April 8–May 20, 2025 (6 weeks)

Guitar and Ukulele

Guitar Level 1 for Adults

Ages 18+

Mondays 6:30–7:30 p.m.

February 24–April 28, 2025 (9 weeks)

Guitar Level 2 for Adults

Ages 18+

Mondays, 7:45–8:45 p.m.

February 24–April 28, 2025 (9 weeks)

Ukulele Level 1 for Adults

Ages 18+

Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

February 19–April 30, 2025 (10 weeks)

Piano

Piano Level 1 for Adults

Ages 18+

Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

February 20–May 15, 2025 (12 weeks)

Piano Level 2 for Adults

Ages 18+

Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

February 20–May 15, 2025 (12 weeks)

Beginner Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+

Ages 55+

Wednesdays, 10:15–11:15 a.m.

February 19–May 14, 2025 (12 weeks)

Ages 55+

Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

February 19–May 14, 2025 (12 weeks)

Intermediate Piano for Adults 55+

Ages 55+

Wednesdays, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

February 19–May 14, 2025 (12 weeks)

Voice

Foundations in Singing

Ages 9–12

Mondays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

February 24–May 12, 2025 (10 weeks)

Explorations in Singing

Ages 13–18

Mondays, 6:45–7:45 p.m.

February 24 – May 12, 2025 (10 weeks)

Voice for Adults

Ages 18+

Mondays, 7:45–8:45 p.m.

February 24–May 12, 2025 (10 weeks)


Visual Art

Art Adventures

Ages 4–7

Saturdays 10–11:30 a.m.

March 1–May 3, 2025 (8 weeks)

Ages 8–11

Saturdays, 10–11:30 a.m.

March 1–May 3, 2025 (8 weeks)

Art Explorations

Ages 12–18

Saturdays, 10–11:30 a.m.

March 1–May 3, 2025 (8 weeks)

Digital Illustration – Choose Your Own Adventure!

Ages 10–14

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon

March 1–May 3, 2025 (8 weeks)

Oil Painting: Color and Light

Ages 18+

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – noon

March 8–May 3, 2025 (7 weeks)

Foundations of Drawing for Adults

Ages 18+

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon

March 1–May 3, 2025 (8 weeks)


Fall 2024 (Closed)

Music

Piano Discoveries

Ages 5–6 and 7–9

Week of September 10, 2024 – May 13, 2025 (30 weeks)

Violin Beginnings

Ages 5–8

Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

September 17, 2024 – May 20, 2025