Young Coromandel locals have the opportunity to take part in a series of art and creativity workshops at the Tairua Library this month.

Artist Ryder Jones will provide a small group of young people with inspiration for implementing art and creativity into their everyday life through The Afternoon Academy workshops.

Artist Ryder Jones will offer The Afternoon Academy workshops for young people at the Tairua Library this month. Photo: File

Ryder is returning home to Tairua after successfully offering The Afternoon Academy workshops in Auckland earlier this year.

This introductory series of small-group workshops will run in co-operation with Tairua Library and Tairua Youth Group at no cost to the young people involved.

Community librarian Emma Darragh will be on-hand to support participants of the workshops and says she's 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.”

The workshops explore a range of creative activities, including sand-casting and rock-stacking, book-binding and pasta-making.

There are three consecutive sessions on Thursday afternoons from November 27 until December 11.

Numbers are strictly limited and attendance is required at all three sessions. Priority will be given to attendees of Tairua Youth Group.

To register contact Emma at the Tairua Library on 07-864-7960 or email emma.darragh@tcdc.govt.nz