Contact Page - Fine Art School in Barcelona, Spain

Metàfora, Barcelona:
Metàfora is an international art school situated in the centre of Barcelona that provides a full-time studio arts course taught in English called "The International Workshop". Artists and art students with different backgrounds and experiences come from a variety of countries, giving the course its distinctive international atmosphere. You can choose to study from 5 weeks to 2 years. We welcome an average of 25-30 students each year.

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The International Workshop Program:
The workshop comprises 4 levels, each designed for different student-groups:
- Route A: Advanced / Postgraduate Diploma in Studio Arts (7-14 months)
- Route B: Advanced Certificate in Studio Arts (2 academic years)
- Route C: Certificate in Studio Arts (from 1 semester to 1 academic year)
- Route D: Foundation Studies in Studio Arts (1 academic year)

Classes offered include:  Life Drawing, Pictorial Processes (Painting), Photography and Digital Media, Object & Space (Techniques in traditional Sculpture, Installation and Object-Making), and others.

Initial Diploma of Art Therapy Course:  Metàfora's Initial Diploma in Art Therapy can be taken as an integrated part of The International Workshop (but cannot be taken separately during the academic year.)

Additional Art Courses for International Students:
- Short-term stays (5-8 weeks): Short Art Courses: Students are completely integrated with the student-group on the International Workshop and can participate in all scheduled classes and activities.
- Artist-in-Residence program

2-Week Intensive Summer Courses:
- Escuela de Verano de Arteterapia (2-week course taught in Spanish)
- Summer Intensive Art Therapy Option (2-week course taught in English)
- Studio Arts Option "No Man's Land" (2-week course taught in English) designed for art students (min. age 19) and practicing professionals from the fields of art, design, architecture or similar