Flexible art course organised into blocks – hop on, hop off when you want

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Short Term Stays
on the Studio arts Program

Not everybody has the possibility to tear out an entire year of the calendar and fly off to Spain. We understand that.

Therefore, we offer the possibility of shorter stays on Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs: where one block last just 6 weeks. This option is a more affordable, yet intense and a concentrated way of savoring the course. Overseas students on short stays do not need to apply for a student visa, and can use a 3 month tourist visa instead.

Students on a short stay enter the course alongside all other students and participate in all activities like everyone else. If there is an open call for an off-campus exhibition coinciding with the stay, the short term students are also welcome to apply.

Short term students are welcome to join us on our yearly trip to Madrid, if this coincides with their stay (Block 3 or 4). A small fee towards is applicable.
Have a look here to see more information about the trip.

FLEXIBLE COURSE DATES

Stay for 1-4 Blocks
each block lasts for 6 weeks

Choose your dates on the Studio Arts Program

BLOCK	BLOCK DATES 2024-25
Block 4	3rd Mar – 10th Apr, 2025
Block 5	22nd Apr – 1st June 2025

BLOCK	BLOCK DATES 2025-26
Block 1	8th Sept – 15th Oct, 2025
Block 2	20st Oct – 27th Nov, 2025
Block 3	19th Jan – 25th Feb, 2026
Block 4	2rd Mar – 16th Apr, 2026
Block 5	20th Apr – 29th May, 2026

FEES & DISCOUNTS SIGN UP!

ART PROGRAM

Scheduled classes

New classes and practical workshops are introduced to the Studio Arts Program every 6-weeks. These are the classes offered for the Academic Year 2024-25:

Whether admitted for long or short term studies, Metàfora’s Studio Arts Program caters for students from beginner to advanced level, based on their previous studies and experience.

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The Program is organised in the following manner:

Consultation sessions (tutorials, practical lab sessions, presentations) – all students
Elective (optional) workshops (introductory technical workshops) – all students

Classes specific to Year 1 students (theory sessions)
Classes specific to Year 2-3 students (theory and practical sessions)

COURSE CONTENT

Included for all students on the Studio Arts Program:

Tuition

Choose between weekly drawing and painting classes
Choose workshops in printing techniques, sculpture, performance, installation, and many more techniques
Weekly tutorials for all students
Artwork presentations every 6 weeks
Off campus exhibition opportunities every block
Open studio exhibitions
Artist Residencies (for advanced students)

Working space

Individual studio space of 6-8 m2
Large working rooms upon reservation
Two outdoor patios

COURSE LEVEL COMPARISON

Customised content
based on your artistic needs

YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3
WORKSHOPS Students can choose up to 3 elective workshops	WORKSHOPS Students can choose up to 2 elective workshops	WORKSHOPS (Optional) Students can choose up to 2 elective workshops
STUDIO SPACE Included	STUDIO SPACE Included	STUDIO SPACE Optional
SPECIFIC TO YEAR 1 An art trip to Madrid!	SPECIFIC TO YEAR 2 Residency open call	SPECIFIC TO YEAR 3 Thesis presentation + Grad show
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Artistic portfolio or previous knowledge of recent Art History is not required.	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Artistic portfolio or previous knowledge of recent Art History is required.	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Metàfora does not admit students directly to the 3rd year of the Studio Arts Program.

Course fees, dates and discounts for courses starting in 2025

Course fees
and applicable discounts

1 BLOCK

REGULAR FEES
1.749€

WITH A 20%
DISCOUNT
1.399€

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SAVE 350€

2 BLOCKS

REGULAR FEES
3.498€

WITH A 20%
DISCOUNT
2.798€

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SAVE 700€

3 BLOCKS

REGULAR FEES
5.246€

WITH A 20%
DISCOUNT
4.198€

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SAVE 1.048€

4 BLOCKS

REGULAR FEES
6.995€

WITH A 20%
DISCOUNT
5.596€

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SAVE 1.399€

An Early Bird Discount is applicable to all students who pay their course fees in advance.

Refer to the table below to see the discount deadline for each block.

BLOCK	BLOCK DATES	20% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT DEADLINE
Block 1 (2025-2026)	8th Sept – 15th Oct, 2025	5th August, 2025
Block 2 (2025-2026)	20th Oct – 28th Nov, 2025	5th October, 2025
Block 3	20th Jan – 27th Feb, 2025	5th December, 2024
Block 4	3rd Mar – 10th Apr, 2025	5th February, 2025
Block 5	22nd Apr – 1st June 2025	5th April, 2025

What is included in each Block?

Tuition:

10-15 weekly hours of mandatory workshops, classes and tutorials etc. (aprox 15 additional hours of individual studio work is expected)
12-15 hours of weekly Tools & Techniques workshops.
Have a look here to see the programmed classes of an academic year.

Personal studio space and Project Rooms:

Individual studio space of 6-8 m2 and access to a range of large “Project Rooms”, available upon reservation.

The studios must be vacated by the end of June, unless the student is signed up for the Summer Block.
Metàfora closes its studios during August for cleaning and maintenance.
Continuing students are offered safe storage space for their belongings over the summer.

Materials:
Basic sample materials are available in all Tools & Techniques classes at no cost for the students.
Materials needed for the individual studio practice runs on the student’s account.

Trip to Madrid:
Every year Metàfora travels to Madrid during Block 4, coinciding with the international art fair ARCO. The trip is organized as “low budget” and includes the journey in train or bus and 2 nights in a shared room at a hostel in the center of Madrid. During the days in Madrid the accompanying tutors organize different activities for the students to join, the majority of which are free of cost.

Students on short term stays are welcome for a fee of aprox. 150€.

Off Campus exhibitions: Metàfora organises 4-6 off-campus exhibitions every year in galleries and art institutions around Barcelona. Students are invited to respond to Open Calls organized by inhouse tutors.
Metàfora organizes orientation regarding set-up and contributes with drinks for the opening reception.

Students on short term stays are welcome if the open call coincides with their stay.

Open studio exhibitions: All students get to show their work in our two large Open Studio exhibitions (November and June). In these are shows there will normally be the most part of 300 visitors, press coverage etc.

Students on short term stays are welcome if the open studio exhibition coincides with their stay.

Accomodation:
Accommodation is not included in the fees.

Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions

Reservation fees and remaining fees

Reservation fee:

When registring for the 1st year of Metàfora’s Studio Arts program, all that is necesssary is the payment of the reservation fee.
Upon payment, the student will recieve confirmation of reservation of their place on the course.
Metàfora does not guarantee the place without the payment of the reservation fee.

This payment will not be refunded under any circumstances.

For the 2nd and 3rd year on Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs, a letter of admission is required to pay for the reservation: this is the case both for students passing from one year to the following (min. grade required for a pass is 65%) or for candidates appliying directly to the intermediate or advanced levels.

If the student wishes to cancel or postpone their registration, said payment will remain valid for a maximum of 12 months, counting from the beginning of the course in which the student originally enrolled (see “Deferring course start”).

Tuition payment:

The remaining tuition fee for Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs must be paid at least 15 days before the start of the course.

If the student does not make the remaining payment within this period, they may lose their place in the course and go on to the waiting list. For bank transfers it is essential to send proof of payment to Metàfora within the deadline.

Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the enrollment (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his / her stay at Metàfora.

The remaining tuition fee can be paid in installments. Please see the section “Paying in installments” for details.

Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions

Deferring course start

Defer the beginning of a course or change course:
If the student wishes to postpone course start or change to another course, the amount paid remains valid for a maximum of 12 months, subject to an additional fee (see below). The deferment period counts from the beginning of the course on which the student originally enrolled.

The fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.

During this period, the student may opt for other courses (subject to admission and free places). In the event that the fees for the new course do not coincide with the course chosen initially, the student will be requested to pay the difference. If the chosen course has a lower value than the one paid, the remaining amount will be saved for another Metàfora activity, for a maximum of 12 additional months.

To postpone the start of a course or change to another course, it is necessary to inform Metàfora by written notification at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the original course start.

A deferment letter carries an additional cost of 250€, to be added to the remaining fees.

Cancelling enrollment

Involuntary interruptions of studies:

In case of accident or illness during the course, studies may be interrupted for a maximum period of 12 months. It is essential to present a medical certificate in this regard. During this time the acquired economic commitment remains valid without any surcharge.

Voluntary interruptions of studies:

Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the tuition fee (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his/her stay at Metàfora.

In case a student decides to interrupt the studies voluntarily, he/she loses his place in the course and must comply with the acquired financial commitment. In no case will interrupting the course voluntarily leaves the student exempt from the financial commitments contracted.

If the student wishes to resume the studies in the future, he/she must restart the application and enrollment payment procedures again.

Payment conditions:
Please see here for the entire list of Metàfora’s payment conditions

Sign up to Metàfora’s flexible Studio Arts Program

Start the Application Process

Please fill in the following registration form to start the sign up process:

1. Register
2. We will accompany you during your application *
3. Pay a reservation fee upon admission
4. Finalise your enrollment

* Students signing up for Year 2 will be requested to fill in an entry level form, send a portfolio of previous work, and sit for an informal admission interview.

Did you know that you can try the Studio Arts program, and then decide to stay for 1 year or longer?

It is possible to try our art program for one block, and then decide to stay for longer.

Academic Year: September – June
Calendar Year: January – December

1 YEAR PROGRAM

Short Term Stay
Registration form

Should you have any issues, please email us on msa@metafora.org

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About the Metàfora Studio Arts Program

Metàfora is an independent, multidisciplinary art school situated in Barcelona. Our adaptable 3-year Studio Arts Program operates in Blocks, commencing multiple times throughout the year. Prospective students have the opportunity to enroll in the course for durations ranging from a few weeks to a maximum of 3 years.

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. Take a look at the classes scheduled for this academic year to discover the breadth of our offerings. Students at Metàfora are encouraged to immerse themselves in Barcelona’s art scene, fostering connections with gallerists, curators, and other cultural leaders. They also have opportunities to showcase their work in numerous art gallery exhibitions across the city each semester. Learn more about our engagement with the art world here.

While Metàfora collaborates with esteemed institutions, it does not hold university accreditation.