ADULT ART CLASSES

Painting with Liana gas been like a quantum jump for me. Love it!!!!

Pooja

Liana has a remarkable knowledge of art and is very inspiring. She has the ability to see your artistic gifts and encourages you to bring them to life. She is a wonderful teacher.
Margaret Towie

I first attended one of Liana's Workshops and enjoyed it so much I enrolled for her ongoing Mentoring sessions. Liana is inspirational, helpful and encouraging. I look forward to her classes, which are always relaxed, full of laughter and friendship with a good mix of people. Although I have been painting for a long time I have learned so many new techniques and ideas which makes Liana’s classes so exciting.

Gillian Miller

Liana is a great teacher/mentor who finds beauty in everyday things and situations. She looks at objects/scenes in different ways in order to create new ideas and to encourage us to extend ourselves and embrace change.

Trish Cooper

I have been challenged, taught new techniques, and have been encouraged to extend my comfort zone in new and original work. Liana is warm, caring, a great artist and teacher.
Helen Hussey

Liana weaves her magic during classes, never making anyone feel inadequate, always building confidence, skill development and creativity.  With the laughter, friendship and sense of achievement the classes are therapy and outstanding art tuition combined.  Thoroughly recommend it to everyone!

Rebecca Forrest

Liana is an ever smiling, wonderful mentor. I love my classes with her.

Christine Christopoulos

It has been my pleasure to be a student of Liana's for the past few years; She is a patient, knowledgeable and experienced artistic guide, always pushing me towards refining my technical skills whilst offering plenty of space and freedom for individual creative exploration and play.

Enas Hussain

Liana’s energy, enthusiasm and skill in bringing the best work out of people make her a brilliant choice for both workshops and mentoring. Sign up now!
Stephanie Wright

I like the small group setting, the spacious and sun-lit studio at Duthy Street and above all, the constant support and encouragement Liana gives to her students. She always sorts out your problems without being too overwhelming. She is an inspirational tutor, fully dedicated to the development of her students.

Eliza

Liana connects well with those with whom she mentors and teaches. Her energy and enthusiasm for painting encourages those in her studio practice to develop and achieve their best outcome. Liana demonstrates technique and application very generously throughout all of her programs which is so very helpful to artists learning. Liana has a rich background in art and culture along with wide ranging life experiences. Her experiences, her academic pursuits and her many years of studio painting equip her very well to offer profound and clarifying instruction to enable learners to grow and develop. 

Paula Schetters

YOUTH ART CLASSES

Liana, you are nothing short of inspiring as a painting teacher...adding your individual flair, creativity, skill and FUN is the perfect combination for myself in the adult class and my quirky 11 year old arty girl after school. We can immerse ourselves in your world and feel better for the experience. Thank you wonderful human.

Lisa Hutchinson

Liana is an inspirational teacher. The students adore her. The atmosphere is energetic and yet, there's a space for calm contemplation. My daughter Allie feels it's her 'safe space' where she can explore art under the guidance of a beautiful teacher and kind friend. Liana is without doubt a gifted, passionate and loved teacher who continues to inspire everyone who meets her!

Louise Borgo

Liana is incredible; an inspiring teacher, and a gentle creative spirit. Love her small, personal classes where every child has a chance to develop their potential. So fortunate to have my daughter learning and growing with her!

Katie Telfer 

Some of the amazing work done at my daughter's art class..... all of them by teenager girls. What's is very clear to me is that you need an amazing teacher to produce something like that..... Hats off Liana Vargas.... hats off..

Roberto Garcia

Our son thoroughly enjoyed having Liana as his painting teacher. She has a wonderful way of engaging with kids with an added touch of magic (the kind that all exceptional teachers have) and imaginary wonderment that our kids need in order to explore and extend themselves creatively, with the right amount of theory and art history thrown in. Where were you Liana when I was 9?

Yolanda del Valle-Buetefuer

ONLINE PAINTING / DRAWING

Liana’s online art classes were better than I expected for a novice art student at the time. As we were all pairing the same subject, watching Liana demonstrate first her techniques was great. The other helpful strategy was her ability to then provide feedback about my effort.

Ian Blackman

I attended Liana's zoom classes during the Covid lockdown last year. Thank you Liana for all your support and encouragement in those sessions. They were the highlight of my week in an otherwise difficult time.

Annie McDonald

Liana is an extremely talented artist and teacher. She seems to be able to teach in any style, abstract or representational, and she embraces the very latest styles too, opening up new horizons to students. I continue to be impressed by her commitment to her students and how much she enjoys helping them achieve their ambitions and enhance their techniques. Her organisational skills are impressive too; the written information she provides for her workshops and on-line classes is timely and comprehensive. I would describe her classes as energetic and challenging but fun. 

Elizabeth Robson

Liana’s art class is one of the highlights of my week. I’ve been painting with her for about 2 years, attending her classes, online learning and en plein air workshops. I’ve learnt so much from her enthusiasm and skills for drawing and painting. She is a one of a kind!!

Kylie Brunner

I really enjoy Liana’s ONLINE classes. I improved my skills and grew my confidence. I realised I could actually paint on my own!

Sandra McInerny