The Afternoon Academy

Local artist Ryder Jones will bring creative mentorship to youth aged 11 & up through The Afternoon Academy; a series of art and creativity workshops at Tairua Library this month.

Having successfully offered The Afternoon Academy workshops in Auckland earlier this year, Ryder returns to his home territory of Tairua to provide a small group of youth with inspiration for implementing art and creativity into everyday life.

This introductory series of small-group workshops will run in co-operation with Tairua Library and Tairua Youth Group at no cost to youth. There are three consecutive sessions on Thursday afternoons from 27th November until 11th December. The workshops explore a range of creative activities, including sand-casting and rock-stacking, book-binding and pasta-making.

Tairua Community Librarian Emma Darragh will be on-hand to support participants of The Afternoon Academy. She says 'I am delighted the library has the opportunity to host Ryder's Afternoon Academy. He is a champion of youth and creativity and he inspired youth as special guest at The Wonder Programme Finale at Tairua Library earlier this year. This is a terrific opportunity for youth to discover art through play, nature and everyday activity.

In order to offer maximum value, participant numbers are strictly limited, and attendance is required at all three sessions. Priority will be given to attendees of Tairua Youth Group.

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