ABOUT
KAREN SLATER

I am originally from the North East of England - where Geet means "very" and Lush means "nice" - hence the name GeetLush.

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Making is my happy place ​and sharing these benefits with others is a natural part of my practice. ​My own paintings tend to be colourful, playful and layered. As a very tactile person​, I create pieces with deliberate drips and varying raised textures ​to invite people instinctively to explore my work through touch.

I love delivering group sessions, the opportunity to chat with people, sharing what I do and seeing how my ideas inspire the ​creation of their own works of art. These sessions are always quite relaxed and I facilitate from a curious perspective - giving participants a chance to enjoy themselves, get messy and reconnect with their inner child. 

I encourage individuality and people having the opportunity to make things in the way that feels best for them. In my sessions, I give people permission to break the rules and make their mark.

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My feminism drives everything I do and I enjoy nothing more than working with groups of women where I can create a safe space for them to relax and enjoy a creative activity. It is an absolute privilege to be alongside women when conversation is flowing and the sharing of stories begins.