Artists inspired by black history are hoping to launch a series of creative workshops aimed at promoting images of minority race groups.

Painters Terrence Adegbenle and Laurence Tonderai Muzah, both of African heritage, want to get Mitcham youngsters to explore black history through drawing and printing.

Mr Adegbenle, an art and design teacher, said: "I take my children to museums and art galleries all the time and it's quite difficult to find exhibitions where they will see positive images of themselves.

"The artwork we create is about creating positive images for people to look at. For example, people aren't used to seeing powerful black women in art but you can see it in our work."

He will be running the creative sessions with former Harris Academy Merton student Laurence Tonderai Muzah, who portrays the diverse culture of Africa in this art.

Mr Muzah said: "Art is a journey of self-discovery and a way of expressing yourself.

"Most young people don't have many creative outlets and don't know much about their history, which in turn doesn't give them much self-worth. Learning through art and creating helps."

Their first workshop is due to take place in Pollards Hill library on Saturday, from 12pm to 4pm.

The artists will talk about their work and present examples of images made by black artists. A simple printing session for children will be followed by a drawing workshops for adults.

If they are successful in receiving Arts Council funding, they will start running regular workshops.

The event coincides with Black History Month.

For more information about the workshops, contact Terrence on 07786 515144, or email him on tboart1@gmail.com.