An artist's easel.
Europe is home to some of the world's finest art collections, as well as the people and land that inspired those works of art. Travelers interested in spending a summer abroad may wish to consider a summer art program in Europe. There are options for artists themselves, as well as people who simply wish to learn more about art or teach it.
Metáfora Summer Programs
Housed in a former factory building in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, Metáfora offers both summer programs and year-long classes in the arts, as well as art therapy programs. The school is for adults and teaches programs in either Spanish or English. Summer students have two options-Studio Arts or Art Therapy. Both programs teach students from throughout the world and mix hands-on practice with theory in a studio setting. According to the school's website, the Summer Intensive Studio Arts Option was created for art students (aged 19 and up) and art professionals from fields such as design, architecture or the fine arts. It is not for beginners. Class participants will spend the session creating one or more pieces in a style of their choosing. Successful Art Therapy program participants will receive Metàfora's Initial Diploma in Art Therapy. The program is open to creative professionals and students interested in beginning a career in art therapy.
Metáfora
Papin 29, 08028
Barcelona, Spain
+1 34 93 330 00 89
metafora.org
Go Abbey Road - Florence
Go Abbey Road's summer program in Florence, Italy is a pre-college program where students can select from multiple disciplines, including art history and studio art. The program also offers Italian language classes and programs studying both the film and food of Italy. Program participants also have the option of enrolling in the college-prep program while in Florence, so they can continue to study for their college standardized tests.
Go Abbey Road program participants pick one major course of study and an elective. Major classes are held Monday through Friday and electives are held three times a week. Art majors include digital photography, drawing, oil painting, fashion design and art history and architecture.
Go Abbey Road
1850 Camden Ave., #12
Los Angeles, CA 90025
888-462-2239
goabbeyroad.com
ArTravel - Painting & Drawing At The Chateau
ArTravel is host to the Brentwood Art Center Travel Program Painting Workshop, held in a chateau located in the French Alps, two hours from Paris and an hour from Geneva, Switzerland.
Built in 1032 A.D., the chateau is owned privately by an artist and fully restored with modern conveniences, including a painting studio and a screening room. The castle is situated on 17 acres of land that includes fields, vineyards and a lake - perfect for those interested in painting landscapes.
Class participants may choose to work in watercolors, oils or acrylics. Classes are appropriate for both beginning and advanced painters.
ArTravel
1645 Cabrillo Av.
Alhambra, CA 91803
310-451-5657
artravel.org
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