Contact - Art Schools & Design Colleges in Barcelona, Spain

1. Estudio Nómada, Barcelona

Courses / Programs

Estudio Nómada is an independent art school / artistic studio work-space in the heart of the vibrant Gothic area in Barcelona on the north-eastern Mediterranean coast of Spain. Our year-round international art program is designed for:

- Future art students who want to prepare for art academy or for applying to an art academy
- Art students that want to do an internship abroad in Barcelona
- Professional artists who want to enhance their working process and/or their entrepreneurial skills

The International Art Program is comprised of workshops and personalized art tuition. All classes are one-on-one or in small groups. Students stay for a minimum of 2 months but preferably for 6 months or more. Classes are in English or Dutch, and we can also arrange Spanish language classes for you. We also offer an Art / Spanish Language Immersion course, as well as summer masterclasses.

You will be personally guided by experienced artists and will work on personal assignments that we feel fit your needs as an artist. You focus on finding your own professional workflow and become part of a lively and very international artistic community in Barcelona. You will work in a downtown studio complex, and at the end of your stay you can exhibit your work in our gallery.

Testimonial:
"This is a life-transforming experience I will never forget – a milestone for my whole being. No matter where I am in the future, the unique Nómada community will always have a piece of my heart."
- Winston Lau

- international Art Program: Individual art workshops & classes for professional artists & future artists/art students (language of instruction: English or Dutch)

- Art with Spanish Language Workshop: Develop your artistic skills, submerge yourself in the art scene of Barcelona, & achieve a Spanish language certificate.

- Optional Spanish classes year-round

Summer Masterclasses:
- Burn-in: A week of critical thinking on a wine estate near Barcelona

- Summer art intensive: For 9 days, you will be submerged in the artistic scene of Barcelona

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2. ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering

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Founded in 1961, ELISAVA was the first design school to open in Spain and the first to offer a design specific curriculum. Through a successful blend of academic rigour along with open-mindedness and innovation, ELISAVA has long been an open forum for all those who have something new, intelligent and thoughtful to say regarding the creative industries.

ELISAVA is located in a modern 11,000m2 facility with multi purpose classrooms and engineering, photography and computer labs as well as a model and fashion workshop and a reference library with over 9,000 design related volumes.

A wide educational offer in Design, Engineering, Communication, Strategy, Management and Architecture thought covering Official Degrees, Master’s degrees and Postgraduate diplomas and Summer Courses. Degrees and Master's and Postgraduate programmes, transcripts and ECTS credits are awarded by the prestigious Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona who is an affiliate of ELISAVA.

Masters Degree programs taught in English:

- Advanced Design and Digital Architecture
- Retail Design
- Photography and Design
- Advanced Design Management
- Research and Innovation of Design
- Design for Transport and Mobility

Summer Programmes in English:
- Retail Design Course
- Graphic Design and City Typography
- Furniture Design
- Visual Merchandising
- Interior Design for Retail

3. DAVINCI ESCOLA D'ART

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DAVINCI school of art, was founded in 1974, is located in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. Davinci school of art has a national and international cultural projection in the city of Barcelona, where the potential of emerging artists has always been well represented. Davinci art school is open all year long.

The goal of the center is to promote personal growth in the fine arts, training in the academic as well as creative fields, interdisciplinary work in all of the workshops, and relationships between professionals and students. Additionally, the center strives to encourage group work, exhibitions, performances, conferences and other events in the city.

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All of the specialities in the field of fine arts are available. For all these specialities, we offer year long courses, intensive courses, and creative workshops. Moving around several specialities is also possible. Exam preparation courses, private classes, and summer intensive courses also.

Davinci escola d'art offers custom-designed corporate and group art workshops.

-Corporate art workshops
-Group art workshops
-Team Building

4. Barcelona Photography Courses

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At Barcelona Photography Courses, we offer a variety of courses & master classes through English that teach you all about the fundamental principles of great photography. Our photography courses take place in Central Barcelona at various locations in the city. Barcelona is situated on the north-east coast of Spain, approximately 500 km east of Madrid and 300 km north of Valencia. Our courses are led by experienced and passionate professionals who are always on hand to support you.

Our short courses last approximately 4 hours and focus on the technical and creative aspects of photography. Our balance of theory and practical exercises will ensure you have a solid understanding of how to use your camera and take great photographs, so that when the next unforgettable moment comes along, you will know how to take control and get the most out of it.

Our master classes are perfect to start your photographic skills in areas such as portrait, documentary and nature photography. We focus on the theoretical side and give you some pro tips that will super charge your photography skills. We also build on the theory with a highly practical element and provide individual guidance and coaching.

Photography courses: Short courses and theme-specific master classes (English is the language of instruction):

- Short Photography courses

- Portrait master classes in photography

- Documentary master classes in photography

- Nature master classes in photography

- Individual tuition (private classes) in photography

5. Metàfora, Barcelona

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Founded in 1999, Metàfora is an international fine arts school in Barcelona, on the northeast Mediterranean coast of Spain.

Our contemporary art education consists of a full-time studio arts course, taught in English, called “The International Workshop". We also provide academic year Art Therapy courses taught in Spanish, as well as summer art courses in English.

Artists and art students come to Metàfora from all over the world, giving our school its distinctive international atmosphere. You can study from 6 weeks to 4 years, depending on your personal goals & ambitions.

The International Workshop comprises 4 levels, each designed for different student groups: Foundation Program in Studio Arts, Certificate in Studio Arts, Diploma in Studio Arts, and Advanced Diploma in Studio Arts. Each level can be undertaken independently.

We also offer short-term art courses, in which students can participate in all scheduled classes & activities on the International Workshop. In addition, we provide an intensive summer course in art therapy, taught in English.

Students get studio space in an old industrial warehouse and are offered total immersion in art and culture in Barcelona though studio visits and taking part in gallery exhibitions.

Student Testimonial:
"My stay at Metàfora has changed my life. I came here with knowledge of my painting-skills, but here I became an artist. I feel that I found my artistic language and know what kind of artist I want to be."
- Lena

"The International Workshop"
- Full-time studio arts course (taught in English)

Comprises 4 levels / entry points:

• Foundation Program in Studio Arts (6-7 week blocks, for beginners)

• Certificate in Studio Arts (Training Program year 1)

• Diploma in Studio Arts (Training Program year 2)

• Advanced Diploma in Studio Arts (Training Program year 3)

Art Therapy Courses:
• Masters & Postgraduate Diploma in Art Therapy (taught in Spanish)
• Initial Diploma in Art Therapy (Spanish)

We also offer short art courses & intensive summer courses in art therapy

6. Libremente Art Barcelona

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Based in the beautiful and vibrant city of Barcelona in north-east Spain, Libremente Art offers online and in-class visual art courses, art coaching programs, creative travel workshops, and design coaching workshops in taught in English, Spanish and Italian.

Our target is young students, professionals and companies willing to go deeper in their creative potential and to apply creative thinking in their classes, businesses, and lives.

- Intuitive & Traditional Art courses (Drawing, Painting, Photography)

- Art Coaching programs

- Communication, Personal Branding & Public Speaking courses for professionals

- Creative Travel workshops

- Design Coaching workshops