Transform Your Art. Live the Barcelona Experience.

Metàfora’s academic year program blends hands-on training, exhibitions  and personal studio time, designed for emerging artists worldwide.

WHY CHOOSE METÀFORA?

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Meet creative people from all over the world

HANDS-ON
LEARNING

Engage in diverse techniques: sculpting, welding, screen printing,…

FLEXIBLE
COURSES

Options from 6 weeks to long-term (1-2 years)

PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH

End-of-the-semester presentations and gallery exhibitions

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

TAILORED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Begin at the Foundation (Year 1) or Certificate (Year 2) level based on your background

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIO SPACES

Personal 6‑8 m² studio plus access to large project rooms and sunny patios, open 9am–11pm

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HANDS-ON PRACTICE

Weekly workshops including life drawing, clay, welding, installations, screen-printing and more

CRITS, EXHIBITIONS

Artwork presentations every block, plus gallery shows and an annual Madrid trip during ARCO

PROGRAM CALENDAR

  • ACADEMIC YEAR
  • Start date:
    September 7, 2026
  • End date:
    May 28, 2027
  • CALENDAR YEAR
  • Start date:
    January 18, 2027
  • End date:
    November 26, 2027
  • AUTUMN SEMESTER
  • Start date:
    September 7, 2026
  • End date:
    November 26, 2026
  • WINTER SEMESTER
  • Start date:
    January 18, 2027
  • End date:
    February 24, 2027
  • WINTER SEMESTER
  • Start date:
    March 1, 2027
  • End date:
    May 28th, 2027
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT APLICABLE TO ALL COURSES

  • ACADEMIC YEAR
  • 20% early bird discount deadline:
    August 5
  • CALENDAR YEAR
  • 20% early bird discount deadline:
    December 5

ONE YEAR PROGRAM AT METÀFORA STUDIO ARTS

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    ABOUT THE METÀFORA STUDIO ARTS PROGRAM

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    Metàfora is an independent, multidisciplinary art school situated in Barcelona. Distinguished for its international character, Metàfora conducts all art classes and workshops in English.

    Each full-time student is provided with a dedicated studio space within a historical complex in the heart of Barcelona.

    Our faculty comprises esteemed practicing artists who exhibit actively both locally and on the global stage. Explore the artists we collaborate with to gain insight into our vibrant community.

    The Studio Arts Program at Metàfora emphasizes hands-on engagement with various materials, offering a diverse array of classes encompassing different tools and techniques.

    From clay sculpting and welding to screen printing, installation, performance and weekly life drawing sessions, our curriculum is rich and varied.

    Students at Metàfora have opportunities to showcase their work in numerous art gallery exhibitions across the city each semester.