Art Encounters Teaching Staff - Currently being updated for 2012
Dena Lester
Dena Lester established Art Encounters in 1998. A graduate in Fine Arts (Honours) from RMIT, she felt that there was a definite lack of good private art schools that taught formal skill and processes while enabling people to look into their creative expression. Dena believes that anybody who is committed to learning can find their voice as an artist and has successfully seen many of the school's students accepted into the best Tertiary Art Colleges in Melbourne.
Amelie Scalercio
Amelie is a graduate of Fine Arts (Honours) from Monash University and also holds a Bachelor of Education from Melbourne University. Amelie is the main teacher in the children's programs. She has been working at Art Encounters for seven years and has a clear understanding of what is required in teaching children effectively. Amelie is committed and devoted to her students and is highly popular with children returning to her classes year after year.
Tatjana Este
Tatjana Este is a Melbourne based conceptual visual artist. The style of her practice has been described as eclectic, multifaceted and theatrical. Predominantly, through her paintings, sculptures and installations, she explores concepts of memory, folklore and story telling. Her work is not confined to any single medium. She is interested in diverse art making techniques and processes for which she uses a wide range of materials.
Anita Lester
Anita Lester is a graduate of RMIT in animation. Anita is highly gifted in the areas of drawing, painting, mixed media and self expression. A highly experience teacher at Art Encounters, she has been working for the school for the past 10 years.
