It's easier than you think! Forget the cheesy molds and trying to pound dry sand into submission.... We have discovered a better way and we're eager to share it!

sandy feet is a retired high school English teacher with over 20 years of sandcastle instruction experience under her tool belt...

But her lessons are NOT just for kids! In fact, very young children may not have yet developed the motor skills necessary for learning the relatively sophisticated SoB techniques of building. Parents need to take the lesson too, so when the child is old enough s/he can learn from mom and dad.

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Book Your Lesson Today!

For about the same price as an hour on a wave-rider, I will meet you on the South Padre Island beach of your choice and provide hands-on sandcastling instruction in an entertaining format. In just an hour or less you will be building and carving very cool sand structures - no artistic talent required. Sandcastling is a skill that will enhance your beach trips for the rest of your life!

The SoB technique - we call it "A Modified Drip" - involves digging a hole down to the water table and withdrawing super wet sand from the bottom of it. I'll show you how to build structures and then help you carve them into recognizable structures or figures. I provide all the carving tools you will need and will even leave a few behind so you can keep playing after I go.

Prices quoted below are for adults and children aged 7 and older. Younger children are welcomed for no additional charge if accompanied and assisted by a responsible adult, but do not expect them to get a lot out of this instruction.

Most people will be able to learn the basics of handstacking and carving in an hour. For those who want to learn a few more advanced tips and tricks, I recommend the extended lesson. (Not recommended for very young children.)

To reserve a lesson, please send me an email with your preferred date, time, location and the size group.

The Beginner Lesson - Learn the basics of softpack, hardpack and handstacking. Build towers and walls. Carve windows, balconies, doors, stairs and tunnels using pastry knives and plastic cutlery.

The Extended Lesson - Learn all the above plus advanced hand-stacking and carving techniques using a more sophisticated set of tools

The Photo Op Sand Castle Lesson - An excellent opportunity to get that Christmas Card Photo! We work together to create a large and impressive piece with me coaching and working alongside you. I can even help you carve your name, logo or short message. This project requires a fair amount of equipment for which I use a special cart. For this reason, I ask clients to meet me at one of several easily accessible public beaches, specifically numbers 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 17 - see map here.

The Hands-Off-You-Lie-I'll-Swear-To-It Photo Op Sandcastle Demo - Want a personalized sandcastle but don't want to get your hands dirty? Like to watch before you learn how? I will build a very cool sandcastle on the SPI beach of your choice, personalized with the message you specify, and shoot your picture with it for you (using your camera.) You can tell everyone you built it (don't forget to mention that sandy feet taught you how.) And they won't find out the truth from me ;-) ....................$100/hr (2 hour minimum)

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Hey!

If this looks like a lot of fun but a trip to South Padre Island is not in your near future, surf over to sandcastlecentral.com and take a look at my growing list of master sculptors who offer instruction in other parts of the country.

For a more thorough descripton of this technique, sneak a peek of my tips for beginners.

Sandcastling is a skill you will be able to enjoy the rest of your life. Gift certificates are available too!