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ADMISSIONS

Training in an Artisan Craft: A Hands-On Learning Opportunity

Technical mastery, attention to detail, and the highly competitive quality that characterize handmade products can be acquired through specialized training. The Santo Domingo School of Arts and Crafts offers programs designed to transmit this knowledge with depth and sense of excellence and quality.

Available Training Modalities

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Learning a craft at the School is not just about acquiring a technique—it's about immersing yourself in a legacy of knowledge and excellence. Each program is designed to provide practical, profound, and transformative experiences, guided by expert instructors and tailored for those who value well-crafted work.

The School’s training modalities adapt to different schedules, allowing each person to explore, learn, or refine an artisan craft at their own pace and according to their goals.

Whether you're starting your training journey or strengthening existing skills, there are accessible options designed to support every stage of learning.

  • In-Depth Studies: Semester-Based Technical Training. Practical, intensive programs with a technical labor focus.

  • Open programs: short 6- or 8-day workshops (4 hours per day), access to certificate programs contents and intensive 1-month workshops with world-renowned master artisans.

Certificate programs

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  • Intensive in-person training in 25 programs, totaling 864 hours (one academic year).

  • Structured in two 432-hour semesters, Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day.

  • Specialized programs focused on micro-processes, technical parameters, and quality standards, with an emphasis on artisanal excellence.

Also available:

  • Bookbinding: 624 hours over two semesters.

  • Dyeing: 624 hours in one intensive semester.

Upon completion, students receive a Technical Labor Certificate by Competency in their chosen craft.

Programs approved by the Bogotá Department of Education under Resolution 170017, dated November 27, 2024.

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Short
Courses

First Steps into the Crafts

  • In-person programs of 32 or 48 hours, ideal for exploring a specific technique, refining a particular skill, or experiencing artisan work for the first time.

  • Certificate of attendance awarded upon completion.

Continuing Education: Deepen Without Limits

  • Choose specific subjects from the technical labor curriculum according to the academic calendar.

  • A flexible option to reinforce knowledge and progress at your own pace.

International Masters Program

Each year, world-renowned artisans visit the School to lead intensive workshops in specialized techniques. These unique encounters connect knowledge, cultures, and approaches to excellence, and are open to students, alumni, and professionals in the field.

In Every Modality, the School Combines Tradition, Quality, and Applied Knowledge. Here, artisan training is a tool to transform ideas into creations and knowledge into craft.

Our crafts

At the Santo Domingo School of Arts and Crafts, training programs are organized by modality and artisan craft. Explore the available options and find the path that best suits your interests and schedule. Explore the available programs:

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Registration and admission process

Below is a step-by-step guide for registration, general requirements, and the enrollment process according to the study modality.

Certificate programs

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    • Be at least 16 years old

    • Academic certificate (minimum 9th grade completed and passed)

    • Applicant’s ID: Identity card, Citizenship ID, Foreigner ID, Visa, or Passport (for international students)

    • Guardian’s ID (only for minors)

    • Proof of active health insurance (EPS) – valid within the last 30 days (applies to both contributory and subsidized plans)

    • Front-facing photo with a white background

    1. Complete the registration form sent via email or through the link on this page

    2. Send the required documents to: inscripciones@eaosd.org

    3. Attend the interview and knowledge test (approx. 2 hours)

    4. Receive the results via email within two business days

Registration form

Open programs

(Short Courses, Continuing Education, and Workshops with International Masters)

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    • Be at least 16 years old

    • Applicant’s ID

    • Guardian’s ID (only for minors)

    • Front-facing photo with a white background

    • Supporting documents to verify prerequisites, if applicable

    1. Complete the registration form sent via email or through the link on this page

    2. Send the required documents to: inscripciones@eaosd.org

For more information about our academic offerings:

(+57) 601 744 17 93 ext. 6013 - 6014 – 6015

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Registration form

Payment and financing

The School offers various payment methods and plans to facilitate access to education.

    • One-time payment: 100% of the semester fee

    • Or interest-free installment plan:

      • 40% upon enrollment

      • 40% after 60 days

      • 20% after 90 days

    • One-time payment: 100% of the course fee

    • Or interest-free installment plan:

      • 50% upon enrollment

      • 50% after 30 days or before the course ends

    Payment Methods:

    • Bank transfer

    • Debit card

    • Credit card

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Academic Services

Tool Workshop

This area provides access to manual and power tools for class development.

Email: taller@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 5071

Locker Rental

For greater convenience, lockers are available for rent for six-month or one-year periods.
More information available at the Cashier’s Office.

Nursing Services

The School has trained staff and basic resources for primary care in case of emergencies or urgent situations.

Email: enfermeria@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 6312

Supply Store

A space where students can purchase materials and supplies for their classes.

Email: almacenista@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 6213

Student Wellbeing

Organizes extracurricular academic, recreational, sports, and cultural activities for students and alumni. Also provides guidance on scholarship application processes.


Email: bienestarestudiantil@eaosd.org
Phone: 321 873 5603

Poli Mallarino Library

Offers over 2,500 specialized titles in artisanal trades for in-library use and external loan.

Also provides access to PressReader, a platform with over 4,000 magazines and 3,000 newspapers in 60 languages.

Email: biblioteca@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 6118

Administrative Services

Admissions Office

Provides information about academic offerings and manages enrollment for all programs.

Email: inscripciones@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 6013 / 6014 / 6015
WhatsApp: 531 677 23238 / 317 376 9318


Academic Coordination

Handles academic procedures such as enrollment, certifications, academic content, schedule changes, deferrals, re-enrollments, and withdrawals.

Email: a.academica@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 6116
WhatsApp: 315 308 2146

Cashier’s Office

Processes payments, provides financial guidance, and offers information on fees and payment methods.

Email: a.academica@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 6116
WhatsApp: 315 308 2146


Billing and Collections

Responsible for formalizing enrollment contracts, managing collections, and setting up payment agreements.

Email: a.cartera@eaosd.org
Phone: (601) 744 1793 ext. 6015 / 315 612 6907