Workshops
South Asian
Super Women
An immersive, illustrated workshop by Jasveen (Vinny) Soor · Years 3–6
Stories for South Asian Super Girls
Author: Raj Kaur Khaira · Publisher: Kashi House CIC (2019) / Puffin Books (2021)
50 biographies of inspiring, trailblazing women — illustrated by 10 South Asian artists including Vinny. Available at Waterstones, WHSmith and Amazon.
Meet the illustrator
Vinny shares her journey — from planning consultant to published illustrator — showing children that creative paths are never linear.
Explore the book
An in-depth look at Stories for South Asian Super Girls — how 50 remarkable women were researched, written about, and brought to life through illustration.
Inside the illustration process
Step-by-step reveal of how portraits like Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Sana Amanat, and Razia Sultan evolved from sketches to finished artwork — including real creative challenges and decisions.
Hands-on creative session
Children colour in their own Super Woman, draw a self-portrait or someone they admire, and experiment with colour to express mood and feeling.
Q&A and further exploration
The session closes with questions, discussion, and signposting to resources including the Pink Ladoo Project (pinkladoo.org).
- Celebrating diverse role models
- Identity, heritage & belonging
- Resilience & ambition
- Gender equality & rights
- Portrait drawing techniques
- Colour, mood & expression
- Iterative creative process
- Mixed media exploration
- Developing personal style
- Biographical non-fiction
- Reading for representation
- Discussing real-world figures
- Oracy & creative thinking
- Royalties, fees & how illustrators earn
- Copyright & protecting creative work
- Publishing as a business: libraries, print runs, retail
- Contracts & creative rights
- Deadlines, edits & project turnaround
“Today went really well. The workshops you delivered all day were wonderful. The children (and the teachers!) learnt so much and were very inspired. Thank you so much for coming in.”
Mrs Verma · Headteacher
“The content & detail was just right for the Year 6s and all the other years. The children have had a fantastic time and learnt many things.”
Mrs Verma · Year 6
“Thank you so much. It’s been so informative & inspiring. The children have thoroughly enjoyed themselves & loved your tips and encouragement with their own work.”
Mrs Gabb · Year 5
“Thank you for the workshop and sharing further tips. It’s so inspiring all round!”
Miss Bal & Mrs Kimberley · Year 4
“Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Remember children, these stories & pictures are of people like you. Anything is possible!”
Mrs Sehmbi · Year 3
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for doing an art workshop with the children. My daughter’s been showing me your illustrations in her book, telling me how famous you are! You’ve really inspired her!”
Raj · Parent, Year 5
“My daughter told me too! We found one of your illustrations in one of the books at home. Thank you Jasveen.”
Hardip · Parent, Year 5
“There’s a lot of work out there on the influence of female role models on BAME kids and helping to align their identity with various professions, helping them to aspire ‘This can also be me’ — and not just BAME but all kids.”
Tamjid · Parent, Year 5
“My daughter told me how wonderful the workshop was. Definitely inspired a few kids. Thank you for your time — kids thoroughly enjoyed.”
Shilpi · Parent, Year 5
“Thank you for the workshop. My child enjoyed it!”
Afsha · Parent, Year 5
“My child thoroughly enjoyed the workshop too!”
Nancy · Parent, Year 5
Book a workshop
Available nationwide · DBS checked · Suitable for Years 3–6