Arteya was founded by Julia Lee and Michelle Kurth. Julia and Michelle first met while walking their dogs, Ruby and Marley, and quickly established a connection.

Together they bring complimentary expertise to Arteya: Julia has an extensive background in lifting corporate capability and adult learning principles, and Michelle brings art therapy, design thinking along with a passion for wellbeing.

This allows for programs which are both strategically sound and creatively engaging.

Julia Lee, Michelle Kurth, Ruby and Marley

Julia Lee

Julia is an accredited Counsellor (ACA) and has a Master’s in Counselling. She has had a 20-year global career in corporate leadership, learning and development and executive capability, working in and with major organisations.

Julia integrates her commercial expertise with evidence informed counselling, art therapy techniques and executive coaching. In addition to her masters, Julia has professional qualifications in executive coaching, mental health first aid, Gallup StrengthsFinder, Myers –Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and Human Synergistics, Lsi.

Michelle Kurth

Michelle is a qualified Art therapist and a member of the ACCA.

She has a background in art curation, art facilitation and graphic design, and was the MD of a successful London design company.

Michelle has worked with a broad range of clients including Ernst and Young and Hewlett Packard and The UK Government.

Michelle has a unique combination of art, design, business and creativity. Her work has focused on mental health and wellbeing for both individuals and groups.