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ANDAMENTO LEVEL 5

Andamento Level 5

This is a thematic class for advanced students who have completed the Andamento Level 4,  course or equivalent. 

All tasks are underpinned with visual arts theory including discussion of a range of artists and artforms working in the area of focus.
Students undertake theoretical research as well as practical exercises across the selected genres.

Topics of Investigation.

1. Still Life
  • The Genre of Still Life - Theory
  • Interpreting the painted image
  • Understanding Comparative Values
  • Understanding Contour and Volume
  • Developing a palette for multiple objects
2. Landscape
  • The Genre of Landscape - Theory
  • Representations of Landscape across mosaic and visual arts disciplines
  • Representations of Landscape in Aboriginal Art
  • Learning to interpret and mediate an image using drawing, collage, digital media, watercolour
  • Selecting and working with Mixed Media and Found objects.
3. Water
  •  Approaches to representations of water - Theory
    • Representations of water in Classical and Byzantine Mosaic
    • Historical and contemporary representations of water in visual arts. 
    • Rendering water in mosaic in three ways
      • Shimmering Water
      • Ariel View of Water
      • Reflections on Water

Key areas of learning
  • Interpreting & mediating imagery
  • ​Using value and volume to help determine Andamento based on the unique attributes of the subject
  • Working with Hue, Value, Chroma
  • Developing a Comparative Values Palette
  • Working in Mixed Media​
  • Art and Mosaic Theory
  • Completion of The Level 3 and 4 Class is a prerequisite or an equivalent skill level must be demonstrated.
We will approach each task in multiple ways.
1. Looking at mosaics and relevant examples from other art disciplines
2. Practicing andamento through drawing and planning.
3. Developing a materials palette based on a colour study
3. Consolidating through making a physical sample.
4. Tasks are introduced and investigated in class and developed individually between lessons.

Tasks are uploaded to Google Classroom where written feedback is provided on each task once per cycle.
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.
6. Hepworth Studios Private FB Group

LEVEL 5 - Basic Materials Needed
1. Pencil, eraser, ruler, A4 paper, permanent marker
2. A4 Tracing paper pad, bulldog clip or clipboard
3. Clear Plastic (plastic sleeves are ok)
4. Board or card to support your work

5. Tesserae of your choice for samples
6. Cutters for your choice of tesserae
7. Cement Based Adhesive/ Thinset/ oxides
8. Substrates for samples 
9. Printed images for each task.
10. Optional Light Pad
11. Range of art materials to mediate imagery

Method: We are working direct onto plastic with cement based adhesive (thinset). When complete you can adhere your samples onto a more permanent substrate of your choice. 

Dates and Times


The next Level 5 Class is proposed to run monthly over Term 1 & 2, 2024.

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Which Level to take?
​Enquire if this level is right for you. Which Level to take  - 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5? 
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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90 - 92 Great Western Highway Woodford, 2778, NSW, Australia.
caitlin@hepworthstudios.com
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Hepworth Studios is located within the Ngurra (Country) of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples. We pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging while recognising the strength, capacity and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Blue Mountains region.
  • Home
  • Share & Connect
  • Kids and teens
    • Kids Mosaics 9-12
    • Mentoring for Young Artists
    • Student Galleries >
      • Children's Mosaic Gallery
      • Children's Visual Art Gallery
  • Online Classes
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 1
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 2
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 3
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 4
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 5
    • ANDAMENTO LEVEL 6
    • Mosaic Arts Online
  • Adults classes
    • Introduction to Mosaics
    • Adult's Studio Sessions
  • adults workshops
    • Precision Mosaic Jewellery
    • Understanding Values
    • Andamento Boot Camp
    • Stars of Ravenna
    • Aquileia to Pompeii
    • Focus on Form
    • Focus on Form: Byron Bay
    • Houses of Hundertwasser
  • bookings
    • Adult Online Bookings
    • Adult In-Studio Classes
    • Adult Workshop Bookings
    • Kids Class Enrolment
    • Kids Class Payment
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