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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Fall 2026
Additional Classes Coming Soon
Acting
Ages 9–15
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 1– 4:30 p.m.
September 12–December 5, 2026
Ages 7–10 and 10–14
Tuesdays, 5:30–6:15 p.m. (ages 7–10); 6:30–7:15 p.m. (ages 10–14)
September 22–December 1, 2026
Music
Community Classes
Homeschool Music
Guitar and Ukulele
Piano
Violin
Voice
Non-Credit Courses
Audio Description (Non Credit Course)
Audio Description For the Arts
Non-credit course
Mondays,10:30 a.m.–1:10 p.m.
August 24–December 7, 2026
Visual Art
Digital Illustration: Character Creation Studio
Ages 11–14
Saturdays 10–11:30 a.m.
September 26–November 14, 2026
Foundations of Drawing: Faces and Figures
Ages 18+
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon
September 26–November 14, 2026