The atelier, with a black armoire, an antique chair, easels and plaster casts by the window.
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Classical Drawing and Painting Program

Klassisk Tegne- og Maleriuddannelse

Schedule
Skema
Monday–Wednesday, 9:00–16:00. Sundays optional.
Mandag–onsdag, kl. 9.00–16.00. Søndage valgfrit.
Trimester length
Trimesterlængde
11 weeks, one trimester at a time
11 uger, ét trimester ad gangen
Languages
Sprog
Dansk / English / Svenska
Location
Sted
Kronborg 13, 3000 Helsingør

The Classical Drawing and Painting Program at Atelier Spiral welcomes students of all levels — from complete beginners to experienced artists seeking to deepen their understanding and further refine their craft.

Each student works on an individual project while receiving continuous personal guidance, critique and professional instruction throughout the creative process. Teaching is adapted to the individual student's level and development, creating a focused and personal course of study.

Before each trimester, enrolled students receive a complete materials list, allowing them to prepare fully for their studies in the atelier.

A flexible course of study

The program is designed to offer the flexibility necessary to combine a serious artistic education with professional life, family, and other commitments. Classes are held Monday through Wednesday, providing a structured and concentrated working week while leaving room for the demands of everyday life.

For students who are unable to attend full-time, part-time study is available, allowing students to choose one or two days per week. Instruction at Atelier Spiral is offered in Danish, English or Swedish, creating an open and international atelier environment.

Det klassiske tegne- og maleriprogram på Atelier Spiral byder elever på alle niveauer velkommen – fra den komplette begynder til den øvede kunstner og den erfarne udøver, der ønsker at forfine sit håndværk yderligere.

Hver elev arbejder med sit eget individuelle projekt og modtager løbende personlig vejledning, kritik og faglig sparring gennem hele arbejdsprocessen. Undervisningen tager udgangspunkt i den enkelte elevs niveau og udvikling.

Forud for hvert trimester modtager de tilmeldte elever en komplet materialeliste, så de kan forberede sig bedst muligt til undervisningen.

Et fleksibelt studieforløb

Programmet er tilrettelagt med en fleksibilitet, der gør det muligt at forene et seriøst kunstnerisk studie med arbejdsliv, familie og andre forpligtelser. Undervisningen foregår mandag til onsdag.

For elever, der ikke har mulighed for at følge undervisningen på fuld tid, tilbydes deltidsforløb, hvor man kan vælge at arbejde én eller to dage om ugen.

Academic structure Studiets opbygning

Trimesters

Trimestere

Each trimester consists of 11 weeks, and the academic year is divided into three independent terms. Students enrol one trimester at a time. Applications received after the registration deadline are automatically placed on the waiting list for the requested trimester.

Hvert trimester strækker sig over 11 uger, og studieåret er opdelt i tre selvstændige trimestere. Ansøgninger, der modtages efter tilmeldingsfristen, placeres automatisk på ventelisten.

Autumn Trimester 2026 Efterårstrimester 2026 5 October – 16 December 2026 5. oktober – 16. december 2026 Registration opensTilmelding åbner 1 June 2026
Winter Trimester 2027 Vintertrimester 2027 4 January – 24 March 2027 Registration opensTilmelding åbner 1 December 2026
Spring Trimester 2027 Forårstrimester 2027 12 April – 23 June 2027 Registration opensTilmelding åbner 1 February 2027
Tuition Priser

Fees per trimester

Priser pr. trimester

Students may choose between one, two or three days of study per week, Monday through Wednesday, with the option of adding Sundays. It is also possible to enrol for Sundays alone. Students aged 29 or under are exempt from VAT — see rates below.

Eleverne kan vælge mellem én, to eller tre undervisningsdage om ugen, mandag–onsdag, med mulighed for at tilføje søndage. Elever på 29 år eller derunder er fritaget for moms — priserne fremgår nedenfor.

Monday–Wednesday Mandag–onsdag Full price 29 & under
3 days per week3 dage om ugen 18,400 DKK 14,720 DKK
2 days per week2 dage om ugen 14,700 DKK 11,760 DKK
1 day per week1 dag om ugen 10,400 DKK 8,320 DKK
Sunday study Søndagsundervisning Full price 29 & under
Added to weekdaysSom supplement til hverdage 6,000 DKK 4,800 DKK
Sundays aloneSøndage alene 12,000 DKK 9,600 DKK

Deposit and payment

Depositum og betaling

Upon acceptance, a place is confirmed by payment of a non-refundable deposit of 6,000 DKK. Payment may be made by bank transfer or money order. The remaining tuition balance is:

  • 3 days per week: 12,400 DKK
  • 2 days per week: 8,700 DKK
  • 1 day per week: 4,400 DKK

Payment deadlines — Winter Trimester: 30 December 2026. Spring Trimester: 20 February 2027. Autumn Trimester: to be announced.

Når en elev er blevet optaget, bekræftes pladsen ved betaling af et ikke-refunderbart depositum på 6.000 DKK. Betaling kan foretages via bankoverførsel eller betalingsanvisning. Det resterende studiegebyr udgør:

  • 3 dage om ugen: 12.400 DKK
  • 2 dage om ugen: 8.700 DKK
  • 1 dag om ugen: 4.400 DKK

Betalingsfrister — Vintertrimester: 30. december 2026. Forårstrimester: 20. februar 2027. Efterårstrimester: offentliggøres senere.

If you choose to cancel your place on the course or workshop 29 days or more before the start date, you will receive a 70% refund. If you cancel within 12 days of the start date, you will receive neither a refund nor credit, as planning and preparation are already fully underway. Hvis du vælger at afmelde din plads på kurset eller workshoppen 29 dage eller mere før start, får du 70% refusion. Hvis du afmelder inden for 12 dage før startdatoen, modtager du hverken refusion eller kredit, da planlægning og forberedelser allerede er i fuld gang.

A study in the classical tradition

Atelier Spiral was founded as a place for concentration, craftsmanship and sustained artistic development. Here, the traditions of the classical atelier meet a personal and contemporary approach to study, giving each student the time and space to develop their eye, refine their craft, and gradually establish their own artistic language.

The program is not defined by a particular level of experience, but by the student's desire to learn, to see more deeply, and to develop. At Atelier Spiral, tradition is not an end in itself, but a foundation from which the individual artist may develop greater freedom, understanding and artistic expression.

Et studie i den klassiske tradition

Atelier Spiral er skabt som et sted for fordybelse, håndværk og vedvarende kunstnerisk udvikling. Her mødes den klassiske ateliertradition med et personligt og moderne studieforløb, hvor den enkelte elev får tid og rum til at udvikle sit blik, sit håndværk og sit eget kunstneriske sprog.

Studiet er ikke begrænset af et bestemt niveau – men af den enkelte elevs ønske om at lære, se og udvikle sig.

Apply for a place in the Core Program

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