Summer Block
in Studio Arts
1ST TO 25TH OF JULY, 2024
The Summer Block at Metàfora goes beyond the habitual tourist experience of Barcelona. In an oasis of art and creativity, students work and think, while embracing everything which the city has to offer.
With the help of our team of practicing artist and acclaimed international curators, students have the opportunity to think and reflect on their personal art production.
In addition, the Summer Block represents an exceptional opportunity for prospective students who do not have the chance to join us during the rest of the year. The program is as always full of classes in tools and techniques, and students are encouraged to experiment and try new ways of working.
Sun and art production
During the Summer the school is warm and welcoming. Students work in the studios (open 7 days a week, until midnight) and make the most of all Metàfora’s large and wonderful outdoor patios, where anyone can comfortably set up an easel or a work table.
CULTURAL VISITS
Students may find themselves drawing the city from some of Barcelona’s most beautiful view points, debating contemporary art vividly on the terrace of an art museum, visiting the studios of local artists or exploring secret corners of the city, hidden from the eyes of the habitual tourist.
Sign up to the
Summer Block
Course contents
Note: The program displayed below is from the Summer Block 2023, and is presented for orientation purposes. The definitive program will be posted during May 2024.
WEEK 1
- Monday
- 09:30 – 11:00
No Man’s Land: Welcome Session - 11:00-11:30
Break - 11:30 – 13:00
Group
Tutorials - 13:00 – 14:00
Break - 14:00 – 15:30
Life Drawing - After hours
Studios are open from 9:00 to 23:00
- Tuesday
- 09:30 – 11:00
Printing Techniques - 11:00-11:30
Break - 11:30 – 13:00
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Studios are open from 9:00 to 23:00
- Wednesday
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Printing Techniques - 11:00-11:30
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- Thursday
- 09:30 – 11:00
Painting
the model - 11:00-11:30
Break - 11:30 – 13:00
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- Friday
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Drawing
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WEEK 2
- Monday
- 09:30 – 11:00
Group
Tutorials - 11:00-11:30
Assembly - 11:30 – 13:00
Recent
Art History - 13:00 – 14:00
Break - 14:00 – 15:30
Life Drawing - After hours
Studios are open from 9:00 to 23:00
- Tuesday
- 09:30 – 11:00
Contemporary Painting - 11:00-11:30
Break - 11:30 – 13:00
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- Wednesday
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- Thursday
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Cyanotype
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Break - 11:30 – 13:00
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WEEK 3
- Monday
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Group
Tutorials - 11:00-11:30
Assembly - 11:30 – 13:00
Recent
Art History - 13:00 – 14:00
Break - 14:00 – 15:30
Life Drawing - After hours
Studios are open from 9:00 to 23:00
- Tuesday
- 09:30 – 11:00
Clay
Sculpting - 11:00-11:30
Break - 11:30 – 13:00
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- Wednesday
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- Thursday
- 09:30 – 11:00
Graffiti
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Break - 11:30 – 13:00
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- Friday
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- Monday
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Group
Tutorials - 11:00-11:30
Assembly - 11:30 – 13:00
Recent
Art History - 13:00 – 14:00
Break - 14:00 – 15:30
Life Drawing - After hours
Studios are open from 9:00 to 23:00
- Tuesday
- 09:30 – 11:00
Body
Molds - 11:00-11:30
Break - 11:30 – 13:00
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- Wednesday
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Summer Block
Easy application. Sign up for 1 to 4 weeks
Personal studio space: Students have individual studio spaces of 6-8 m2 and access to a range of large project rooms, available upon reservation.
NEW DATE for Early Bird discount (only available for 4 weeks): 8th of May 2024
4 weeks
Dates: 1st – 25th July, 2024
(includes artwork presentations and crit)
Price: 1.145 €
3 weeks
Dates: 1st – 19th July, 2024
(does not include presentations and crit)
Price: 997 €
2 weeks
Choose any 2 weeks between
1st and 19th of July, 2024
Price: 710 €
1 week
Choose any 1 week between
1st and 19th of July 2024
Price: 395 €