Understanding the structure of different styles of andamenti is vital 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 classical andamento.
I like to think of the classics as mosaic vocabulary and andamento as visual instructions for the eye.
Like 'scales' in music, andamento must be learnt and understood before improvisation can flow naturally.
Level 1 introduces several common classical styles which are essential to know as you advance in your mosaic practice.
With contemporary andamento being used very widely in mosaic today, understanding its application is somewhat dependant on the knowledge of classical andamento.
I like to think of the classics as mosaic vocabulary and andamento as visual instructions for the eye.
Like 'scales' in music, andamento must be learnt and understood before improvisation can flow naturally.
Level 1 introduces several common classical styles which are essential to know as you advance in your mosaic practice.
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Andamento Level 1 introduces the following Classical Styles.
Unit 1: Linear Patterns
We will learn about each technique in five 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. 5. Extension: Optional extension samples |
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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 hammer and hardie cut stone, smalti and thinset (cement based adhesive). You can also increase the complexity by reducing the scale of samples and completing all extension exercises.
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I highly recommend the Andamento Level One online course.
This course is very well organised with a wealth of information that Caitlin presents in a clear and engaging manner.
You will grow as a mosaic artist as you work through her well thought out examples of classical andamento.
It’s the next best thing to being there.
This course is very well organised with a wealth of information that Caitlin presents in a clear and engaging manner.
You will grow as a mosaic artist as you work through her well thought out examples of classical andamento.
It’s the next best thing to being there.
Michele Philp, Canada
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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 setup; you can see everything she demonstrates clearly and this is backed up with resources & examples.
If you are contemplating enrolling just do it, you won't be disappointed.
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 setup; you can see everything she demonstrates clearly and this is backed up with resources & examples.
If you are contemplating enrolling just do it, you won't be disappointed.
Sharon Pine, Dunedin, New Zealand
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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.
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.
Andrea Ketterling, NSW Australia
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How can I enrol?
Level 1 will soon be available as a streamable product with downloadable resources through the Andamento Academy which is the new Online Learning Centre of the Art of Andamento.
We have been busy in the film studio filming units 1-5 and all units are now in post production.
We are really hoping to launch Level 1 - Unit 1 in April 2024 and are also working hard to build a new platform which will suit the needs of all our students.
Expect to hear from us via email very soon and we thank you for your patience but we promise it will be worth the wait.
We have been busy in the film studio filming units 1-5 and all units are now in post production.
We are really hoping to launch Level 1 - Unit 1 in April 2024 and are also working hard to build a new platform which will suit the needs of all our students.
Expect to hear from us via email very soon and we thank you for your patience but we promise it will be worth the wait.
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