ANDAMENTO LEVEL 3

This LIVE online class is designed for students who want to integrate more sophisticated colour understanding into their mosaic to support their use of andamento.

In this class we focus on understanding colour as a three dimensional concept and complete specific exercises to implement knowledge of Value, Hue and Chroma.

Lesson 1
Theory: The Munsell Colour Tree
Sample: Value Scale
Integration: Greyscale Sphere Study

Lesson 2
Theory: Tints and Shades
Sample: Gradation
Integration: Lemon Study

Lesson 3
Theory: Harmonious Blend
Sample: Blend & Gradation
Integration: Pear or Apple Study

Lesson 4
Theory: Negative Space as an Expressive Device
Sample: Negative Space, blend & gradation

Lesson 5
Theory: Expressive Cutting & Complimentary Colour
Sample: Expressive Cutting in Complimentary Gradation

We will learn about each technique in four ways.
1. Theory: Looking at mosaic examples.
2. Drawing: Building visual grammar.
3. Making: Consolidating in small physical samples.
4. Integration: Bring techniques together with in more complex mosaic tasks which combine colour theory and andamento.

Allow time for homework following each lesson.
The class samples are easy and quick to complete.
The studies take more sustained focus.

Homework is uploaded to Google Classroom where written feedback is provided on each task.

Technology Required
1. You will need a reasonable and stable internet connection.

2. Classes are presented live via ZOOM. You will need to DOWNLOAD ZOOM and ensure it is kept up to date. This is free to access for students as I have a Pro Account for hosting.

2. Class notes, video links, PDF resources and communication will be via Google Classroom. Students will be sent a link to join an online classroom.

3. 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.

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, card) Minimum of 15 x 15cm and a max of 20 x 25cm.
4. Tesserae for samples (vitreous, smalti/stone/mixed media including scrap) These will need to be in a range of values and hues.
5. Cutters for your choice of tesserae
6. Thinset + oxide (Cement based Adhesive)
7. Tweezers, palette knife, mixing equipment etc
8. Value Card
9. Class resources will be supplied for printing.
11. Plastic Sleeves for direct on plastic method, clipboard, tape.

Dates and Times

Term 1 2023

Sydney Time

Fortnightly on Friday
9am - 11am AEDT

Term 1 Dates
1. Friday 3rd Feb
2. Friday 17th Feb
3. Friday 3rd March
4. Friday 17th March
5 Friday 31st March

Other time zones

New Zealand : 11am - 1pm Fri
3rd Feb, 17th Feb, 3rd Mar, 17th Mar, 31st Mar.

Pacific Time: 2-4pm Thurs
2nd Feb, 16th Feb, 2nd Mar, 16th Mar, 30th Mar.

Central Time: 4-6pm Thurs
2nd Feb, 16th Feb, 2nd Mar, 16th Mar, 30th Mar.

Eastern Time: 5-7pm Thurs
2nd Feb, 16th Feb, 2nd Mar, 16th Mar, 30th Mar.

FEES: $260 AU

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Which Level to Take?
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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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

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The Level 3 class (Previously Advanced Techniques) was a revelation about what is possible.
It is a well-constructed course that guides one step by step, into modern mosaic methods, making one incredibly aware about how every cut and every decision matters. I recommend it highly.