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
Coming soon
Piano Discoveries Level 1
Ages 5–6 and 7–9
Week of September 14, 2026–May 12, 2027
Piano Discoveries Level 2
Ages 8–10
September 16, 2026–May 12, 2027
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
Devised Theatre Ensemble (Closed)
Ages 11–16
Saturdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
February 7–May 23, 2026 (13 weeks)
Classical Text Deep Dive (Closed)
Ages 14–22
Thursdays, 6–9 p.m.
March 5, March 12, and March 19, 2026
Acting Scene Study for Adults (Waitlist)
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m.
March 12–May 7, 2026 (8 weeks)
Ages 7–10 and 10–14
Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 and 5:45–6:45 p.m.
March 12–May 14, 2026
Musical Showcase (Waitlist)
Ages 9–15
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 1–4:30 p.m.
February 7–May 31, 2026
Music
Early Childhood
Ages 4–6
Mondays, 5:45–6:30 p.m.
Session A: February 9–March 16, 2026 (six weeks)
Session B: April 6–May 11, 2026 (six weeks)
Chamber Music
Guitar and Ukulele
Guitar Level 1 for Adults (Waitlist)
Ages 18+
Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
February 9–May 4, 2026 (12 weeks)
Piano
Piano Level 1 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
February 12–May 7, 2026 (12 weeks)
Piano Level 2 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
February 12–May 7, 2026 (12 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m.
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m.
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m.
February 4 –May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Musical Theater
Ages 7–10 and 11–14
Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 and 5:45–6:45 p.m.
March 12–May 14, 2026
Voice
Explorations in Singing (Closed)
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)
