Young V&A Schools: RISO Printed Zines - KS3 (Summer 2026)

Zines are mini, DIY magazines that have been used for decades to share ideas, tell stories, and give individuals and communities a voice. In this workshop, students explore the history of zines and their role in self-expression, identity, and communication. Working collaboratively in teams, students will design and produce a shared zine that reflects their ideas and experiences. The final publication is printed using a RISO printer, a stencil-based duplicator that produces bold colours, layered textures, and unexpected colour effects. Through hands-on making, students experiment with collage, imagery, and text while developing key graphic design skills, including composition, layout, layering, stencilling, and colour mixing. The workshop promotes creativity, teamwork, and confidence in expressing ideas visually and in print.

Key Curriculum links: Design & Technology, Art & Design 

Each session can accommodate 1 class only (suggested 25, maximum 30 students)
 

We have multiple dates to choose from. Each session is 90min long.
 
Included in your booking 
As part of your booking, we will also reserve a 30-minute lunch slot in our Portal Trust Community Room for your group. This lunch slot cannot be changed. 
 
You are also welcome to explore the museum's free permanent galleries; Play, Imagine and Design on a self-guided visit before or after your workshop. 
 
You will receive an automated booking confirmation. If the information received is incorrect, please contact young@vam.ac.uk. 

Want to know more? Please email yvaschools@vam.ac.uk if you have any queries.