ART THERAPY COURSES
ONLINE & BLENDED IN BARCELONA
DISCOVER THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART THERAPY
Whether you want to start in the world of art therapy or aim to become a certified professional, our school offers training for all levels. The program is structured sequentially in three units: an Introductory Course, a Postgraduate in Art Therapy and Community Art and finally, a Master’s in Art Therapy. It is important to note that completing the entire training is only required for those who wish to practice as professional art therapists, following the recommendations of the Spanish Association of Art Therapists (ATE).
Our training is part-time, specifically designed to accommodate people with work commitments or family obligations. Additionally, we offer both online and blended learning options (just for the introductory courses) and the classes are conducted in English.
At Metàfora, we welcome students from five continents and diverse professional backgrounds, such as psychologists, social workers, artists, occupational therapists, doctors and other professionals from the care and educational sectors. We also receive people from other backgrounds who wish to explore the transformative power of art therapy.
Metàfora is a pioneering educational center in art therapy training, having opened its doors in 1999. Since then, we have trained over 700 art therapists from around the world. With 25 years of experience, we are an international reference, recognized for our academic quality and practical, professional approach that connects art and therapy to address personal and community well-being.
Our philosophy is based on experiential learning, in which art is the main driver of personal transformation. We believe in the power of art to heal and facilitate self-awareness, working with an approach that fosters creativity, reflection and human connection. Our teaching team consists of leading art therapists and professionals in the fields of psychology and art, including presidents, former presidents and members of the board of the Spanish Professional Association of Art Therapists (ATE).
Metàfora is located in an old factory from the late 19th century, situated in the charming Sants neighborhood in the heart of Barcelona. Our space is a creative oasis: a true labyrinth of artistic corners, with plant-filled patios, a greenhouse, a pond with fish and a magical atmosphere that invites inspiration and learning. Here, you will immerse yourself in a unique environment where art and therapy intertwine in a setting full of charm and authenticity.
Carles Ramos, director of Metàfora and an art therapist trained at Goldsmiths College, University of London, arrived in Barcelona in 1997 with a pioneering idea: to promote art therapy in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries.
Inspired by creative spaces in London, Carles founded Metàfora in an old factory in Barcelona, a place where art and therapy come together to offer a unique experience.
