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Opus and Andamento are the building blocks of mosaic.
They can be seen as the language, the tone of voice, and the tempo. Understanding the origins and structure of the Mosaic Opera is key to developing your own style. Once you understand the basics of Classical Mosaic Opera (Andamento LEVEL 1) it's time to build in more expression. The Level 2 Class - Dynamic Andamento shows you some structured ways to introduce more movement and volume into your work through sdoppiamento (line splitting), accentuating curves, flaring and scaling your tesserae, and using contour to create volume in your mosaics. These classes are held at a suitable time for students in Australia, New Zealand the Pacific, Some parts of Asia, the USA, Canada, and South America. Students in other time zones can still participate as all lessons are recorded. |
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Andamento Level 2 - Dynamic Andamento
Unit 1: Basic sdoppiamento
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. Allow approx. 4-8 hours of homework following each lesson. Homework is uploaded to Google Classroom where written feedback is provided on each task. Technology Required
1. You will need and stable internet connection. 2. Live classes are presented live via ZOOM. You will need to DOWNLOAD ZOOM for free and ensure it is kept up to date. 3. Class notes, video links, PDF resources and communication will be via Google Classroom. Students will be sent a link to join a free online classroom. 4. Access to a printer. 5. Classes are LIVE and all classes are recorded. Students have access to the classroom and recordings for several months after the course for consolidation and completion of samples. 6. Each class has access to a class Padlet - this is an online sharing and collaboration space for creatives. What's Included
1. 10 hours of live tuition. 2. Printable PDF resources for each task. 3. Access to lesson recordings during the course. 4. Written feedback on each task. 5. Extras recordings, tips, tricks, links. 6. Access to the Class Padlet for class image sharing. 7. Access to our Private FB Group. |
LEVEL 2 - 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 (can be any material). 5. Cutters for your choice of tesserae 6. Adhesive for your choice of tesserae (Weldond, thinset) 7. Carbon paper, white transfer paper or a pastel pencil to trace designs onto your substrate. A word of caution about colour: This is not a class in colour and value. Please choose tesserae of roughly one hue and value. Students are discouraged from introducing value, gradation and blending in Level 2. This allows the focus to remain clearly on the andamento, which in my opinion is the most important thing in mosaic. I believe the second most important thing is 'Value'. Level 3 is a course on Colour: Hue, Value and Chroma. |
Dates and Times
Term 4 2023
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Fortnightly on Thursday
SYDNEY TIME: 9am - 11am AEST 1. Thursday 26th Oct 2. Thursday 9th Nov 3. Thursday 23rd Nov 4. Thursday 7th Dec 5. Thursday 21st Dec Other time zones
New Zealand : 11am - 1pm Thurs
26th Oct, 9th Nov, 23rd Nov, 7th Dec, 21st Dec Pacific Time: 4pm - 6pm Wed 25th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 6th Dec, 20th Dec Central Time: 6pm - 8pm Wed 25th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 6th Dec, 20th Dec Eastern Time: 7pm - 9pm Wed 25th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 6th Dec, 20th Dec Note: USA Daylight Savings Ends 5th Nov.
After 5th Nov the class will start one hour earlier. To work out your individual class time I recommend you use timeanddate.com |
FEE: $295.00 AUD
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. |
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I can thoroughly recommend the “Andamento Level 2” class. It sharpened my understanding about why some works have flow and why some do not.
It also enabled me to try out and practice the techniques in a safe non-judgemental learning environment.
It also enabled me to try out and practice the techniques in a safe non-judgemental learning environment.
Sally Zylberberg, NSW Australia
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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.
Dallas and Emma Price
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Sphere by Adela Webb
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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. 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
