How can art be a voice for change? In this creative workshop with illustrator Roshi Rouzbehani, young people will explore 'artivism', the powerful space where art and activism meet. Inspired by the exhibition The View from Here: Contemporary Art from the Middle East and North Africa, participants will discover the DIY world of zines as a way to share bold ideas, personal stories, and activist messages.

Using collage, drawing, and hand-lettering, each participant will create their own fold-out zine on a theme that matters to them, from identity and heritage to social justice or climate action. We’ll also collaborate on a collective artwork to bring everyone’s voices together. By the end, you’ll have your own artivist zine to keep or share, proof that even the smallest format can carry the biggest messages.

Useful information:

• This is a drop off workshop suitable for unaccompanied young people aged 11-16yrs.

• All workshops take place in the Learning Centre at Leighton House.

• All materials provided.

• Entry to the museum and exhibition is included for young people joining the workshop. Adults can enjoy the garden and Drawings Gallery for free, or visit the café, but will need to buy an admission ticket if they wish to visit the historic house.

Meet Roshi Rouzbehani

Roshi Rouzbehani is an Iranian illustrator based in London. Her work explores social issues with a focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment. She has collaborated with international publications including The Guardian, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post, and is the author of 50 Inspiring Iranian Women and Migrated Keepsakes. Roshi’s artwork is part of The View from Here exhibition at Leighton House, where she presents a piece on the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.