Art of Andamento is a sequential online curriculum that supports mosaic students to build skills, consolidate knowledge and integrate techniques.
The curriculum is presented by the Andamento Academy, an international online school that brings the mosaic studio to your door.
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THE LEARNING JOURNEY
EXPLORE
All units of the curriculum start with a theory presentation which contextualises the area of learning. This helps students to understand where, when and why before they learn the how.
DRAW
All units involve andamenti and tesserae drawing.
Drawing is a fantastic way to explore techniques in a faster and affordable framework before embarking on the mosaic sample.
MOSAIC
All units involve the creation of mosaic samples.
Each sample puts the focus technique in practice in an isolated way. Collectively the samples create your own visual reference library!
INTEGRATE
Extension exercises offer a way to apply and integrate skills learnt in more complex ways. Bringing one skill together with the next helps build your repertoire in a systematic way.
THROUGH THE ART OF ANDAMENTO CURRICULUM YOU WILL ....
Explore a sequential and layered approach to learning that fosters your understanding of mosaic art, mosaic techniques and fundamental principles of mosaic art and design.
Equip yourself with the skills to design, plan, execute & evaluate your way through your own mosaic projects.
Build confidence by consolidating, connecting and extending what you already know.
Understand the connections between mosaic, history, culture, language & visual arts.
The Art of Andamento – A Curriculum for Mosaic has been developed by Caitlin Hepworth who is a mosaic artist and educator with 20+ years of experience in the art education industry.
Her extensive experience in writing, delivering, assessing and evaluating curriculum in the visual arts sector underpins this new online model for mosaic students around the world.
The AoA Curriculum has been previously presented live online through Hepworth Studios.
Established in 2010, Hepworth Studios has seen hundreds of students both young and old come through its doors for Visual Art and Mosaic classes and workshops.
During the Covid lockdowns Caitlin moved her classes online and from this time began to formalise the learning sequence for a growing body of local, regional and international students.
Observing the need for accessible structured learning for mosaic, Caitlin was motivated to formalise the learning continuum into a sequence of units and levels and so the Art of Andamento Curriculum was born.
Levels 1 through to 6 were delivered live online to students around the world, with the higher levels offered only to advanced students attending the physical studio.
The level of interest from students in different time zones revealed the need for the curriculum to be presented differently, with anytime, anywhere, permanent access to resources and content.
This led to the creation of the Andamento Academy an international online school that brings the Art of Andamento Curriculum to the door of mosaic students.
In bringing the Andamento Academy to life, Caitlin teamed up with her business and life partner Jim Stewart.
Jim has 35+ years experience in television & post production and has brought an extra layer of quality to the program with exceptional video content, animation, and visual stimuli that support and enhance the learning journey.
LEVEL 1: A TASTE OF THE CLASSICS
UNIT 1
LINEAR PATTERNSTheory Presentation
Aligned Interstices Drawing & Mosaic
Offset Interstices Drawing & Mosaic
Extension Drawing & Mosaic
Resource Pack
Printable Templates
Extension Options
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50% Discount for prior students
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UNIT 2
CURVESTheory Presentation
Curve Drawing Exercise
Curve Cutting Sampler
Curve Building Exercise
Apple Drawing & Mosaic
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Printable Templates
Extension Options
Tools and Materials
Where to Buy List
50% Discount for prior students
Permanent Access
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UNIT 3
CIRCULAR PATTERNSTheory Presentation
Circular Pattern Drawing 1
Circular Pattern Drawing 2
Circular Pattern Drawing 3
Circular Pattern Mosaic
Resource Pack
Printable Templates
Extension Options
Tools and Materials
Where to Buy List
50% Discount for prior students
Permanent Access
Does not include Andamento Academy Membership
LEVEL 1
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Unit 1: Linear Patterns
Unit 2: Curves
Unit 3: Circular Patterns
Unit 4: Decorative Knots (November 2024)
Unit 5: Abstract Patterns (December 2024)
Resource Packs
Printable Templates
Extension Options
Tools and Materials
Where to Buy List
50% Discount for prior students
Permanent Access
Does not include Andamento Academy Membership