LEVEL 1: ANDAMENTO
online
Understanding the structure of different andamenti is very important to developing sound technique in mosaic.
With contemporary andamento being used very widely in mosaic today, understanding its application is somewhat dependant on the knowledge of traditional andamento. I like to think of the traditions as the mosaic vocabulary. Like 'scales' in music which must be learnt and understood before improvisation can flow naturally.
Level 1 introduces several common styles which are useful to know as you advance in your mosaic practice.
These classes are held at a suitable time for students in Australia, New Zealand the Pacific, Some parts of Asia, the USA, Canada.
With contemporary andamento being used very widely in mosaic today, understanding its application is somewhat dependant on the knowledge of traditional andamento. I like to think of the traditions as the mosaic vocabulary. Like 'scales' in music which must be learnt and understood before improvisation can flow naturally.
Level 1 introduces several common styles which are useful to know as you advance in your mosaic practice.
These classes are held at a suitable time for students in Australia, New Zealand the Pacific, Some parts of Asia, the USA, Canada.
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Technology Required
1. Classes are presented live via ZOOM you will need to DOWNLOAD ZOOM . This is free to access as I have a Pro Account for hosting classes. 2. Class notes, video links, PDF resources and communication will be via Google Classroom. 3. Classes are LIVE and all classes are recorded. Students have access to recordings through YouTube for up to one month after the course for consolidation. What's Included
1. 10 hours of live tuition. 2. PDF resources for each task. 3. Access to lesson recordings. 4. Personal feedback on tasks. 5. Extras recordings, tips, tricks, links. 'These online classes are fantastic! Caitlin's tech set up allows you to see everything she is demonstrating. It is so clear and well organised you feel as though you are in the studio' |
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Andamento Level 1 provides a solid grounding in the basic Mosaic Opera including the following,
1. Opus Regulatum 2. Opus Tessellatum 3. Creating Outlining rows 4. Opus Palladianum 5. Opus Circumactum 7. Solomon's Knot 8. Direct on Mesh method We will learn about each technique in four ways. 1. Theory: Looking at mosaic examples. 2. Drawing: Building visual grammar. 3. Making: Consolidating in a physical sample. 4. Integration: Bring techniques together with method. Allow approx. four hours of homework following each lesson. Homework is uploaded to Google Classroom where written feedback is provided on each task. |
LEVEL 1 - Basic Materials Needed
1. Pencil, eraser, ruler, A4 paper, permanent marker 2. A4 Tracing paper pad, bulldog clip or clipboard 3. Substrate/s for samples ( MDF, Wedi, Ply, Thick Card) 4. Tesserae for samples ( Vitreous/ Cinca/ stained glass, stone, smalti) 5. Cutters for your choice of tesserae - wheeled nippers, compound nippers, hammer and hardie. 6. Water based adhesive such as PVA or Weldbond, or thinset 7. Long nosed tweezers are helpful. 8. Palette knife and water for thinset 9. Optional : Light Pad or Light box 10. Optional: Mesh for direct on Mesh exercise If you are a more experienced student but are looking for a robust consolidation in mosaic vocabulary, I suggest you do level 1 with more challenging materials such as stone, smalti and thinset (cement based adhesive).
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Dates and Times
Term 4 2022SYDNEYFortnightly on Wednesday
9am - 11am AEDT 1. Wednesday 19th October 2. Wednesday 26th October 3. Wednesday 9th November 4. Wednesday 23rd November 5. Wednesday 7th December other time zonesNew Zealand: 11am - 1pm Wed
19th Oct, 26th Oct, 9th Nov, 23rd Nov, 7th Dec PDT: 3pm - 5pm Tues 18th Oct, 25th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 6th Dec CDT: 5pm - 7pm Tues 19th Oct, 25th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 6th Dec EDT: 6pm - 8pm Tues 18th Oct, 25th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 6th Dec FEES: $260.00 AUD
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Which Level to take?
Enquire if this level is right for you. Which Level to take - 1, 2 or 3?
I have found that in general people find Level 1 the best place to start. It's harder than you think!
If in doubt you can CONTACT ME with some images of your work and I will suggest what may be suitable.
Enquire if this level is right for you. Which Level to take - 1, 2 or 3?
I have found that in general people find Level 1 the best place to start. It's harder than you think!
If in doubt you can CONTACT ME with some images of your work and I will suggest what may be suitable.
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I'm in New Zealand and enrolled in Caitlin's All About Andamento Level 1 and 2 online classes last year.
I was so happy that these were offered via Zoom as I wouldn't have been able to attend otherwise..
The classes are fantastic and being in a different country is no barrier at all. Caitlin has a wonderful studio setup; you can see everything she demonstrates clearly and this is backed up with emailed .PDFs with examples. If you are contemplating enrolling just do it, you won't be disappointed. Sharon Pine NZ.
'Caitlin's Andamento classes were so valuable in taking my mosaic practice to the next level. Caitlin's knowledge of mosaics is extensive, and being taught about the history of mosaics alongside examples of the various opus we were working on each week was inspirational. Drawing is not easy for me, but Caitlin guided us step by step through exercises which have given me a set of skills I can now use for future mosaic projects. I enjoyed creating samples each week that I am able to refer to when I am working on projects. Although I enjoy face to face learning, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed online classes. I was able to get more work completed online because students learn techniques together as a group, and we are able to watch Caitlin draw, cut and place materials as we work "alongside" her. I also enjoy being able to connect with students who I would not normally have the chance to interact with due to distance.'
Andrea Ketterling, NSW
