If you already know what you want, we strongly recommend jumping straight into the complete course to get the full experience of the Metàfora Studio Arts Program.
If, on the other hand you are still undecided you can follow the example of some students who choose to try out the course for a short term Block before embarking on the full in-depth experience of the Academic or Calendar Year, which start in September or January respectively.
You can view the recommended start and end dates and course contents in the section below:
Metàfora’s Studio Arts Program is flexible and modular, organized into Blocks. Each Block lasts for about 6 weeks and has a theme that runs throughout the Block and ends with End of Theme Presentations.
You can refer to the start dates and contents of the upcoming Blocks in the following section.
If you prefer to view these in a calendar format, please scroll down to the next section.
Have a look at, and save the dates for upcoming course openings and events via the calendar below which includes an overview of all Blocks, semesters and events.
Should you have questions or would like to come and visit the school, please contact us to make an appointment.
Twice a year, at the end of each semester we organize a large Open Studio event. On these occasions we clear out the school’s common spaces such as the Big Hall, upstairs classrooms and patios to install the student’s large scale artworks, video screenings and installations.
Being an Open Studios event, students also have the option of clearing up their studios to showcase their work in a white cube or studio format.
We welcome visitors from the local art scene, as well as families and friends to join us for this exciting event brimming with inspiration and performances accompanied by cold beer in the school’s patios.
In addition, Metàfora organizes bimonthly art events, either on campus or around the city. Look out for these events in the calendar.
Prospective students are welcome to visit with appointment. Metàfora is a small independent school. We will gladly attend you personally and show you around.
The artwork presentations at the end of each Block are a great opportunity to get a impression of the course and see how the students and tutors formulate their artistic discourse. You are welcome to listen in for some time. Have a look in the calendar here to see the dates or contact us to make an appointment.
During the Xmas season, between December and the 6th January students often go home or take a break. For this reason, although the studios are open, this is traditionally a class-free period.
Studios are open every day with the exception of the 25th, 26th, 31st, 1st of December and 6th of January.
During the Easter week there are classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. From Thursday to Monday the office closes for holidays but the school is still open to allow students to work within their studios.
Studios are closed for maintenance during the month of August.
All-year students vacate their studios by the end of June, whereas students continuing on the course can store their things safely on the school’s premises.
