Sand Sculpting

(Kelly 2012).

We are learning to...

To sculpt sea animals with sand, water and tools.

Inspiration...

Octopus

(Gabriel 2012).

Crab

(Kesrouani 2009).

Dolphin

(Hawkins 2010).

Seahorse

(Luke 2012).

Turtle

(DG 2012).

What I’m looking for...

• Team work• Use of a range of equipment (at least 3).• Different techniques (at least 3).• Variety of textures and patterns (at least 2).

Materials and tools

Materials:• Sand• water

Tools:• Hands• Bucket• Shovel• Watering can• Water spray• Blow pipe• Plastic knife• Plastic spoon• Rake• Brush

(Sandartist 2009).

What will you make?

In groups, choose a picture or figurine of a sea animal as a guide.

References• DG 2012, ‘LOOK! There’s a turtle on the beach…’, retrieved 01 February 2013,

<http://www.terryrich.com.au/blog/?p=314>.• Gabriel, P 2012, ‘Amazing Sand Sculptures’, retrieved 01 February 2013,

<http://abduzeedo.com/amazing-sand-sculptures>.• Hawkins, L 2010, ‘Natural Suburbia’, retrieved 01 February 2013,

<http://www.naturalsuburbia.com/2010/09/more-holiday-photos.html>.• Kelly, C 2012, ‘Sand Sculpting Australia 'Under the Sea' Exhibition @ Frankston Waterfront’,

retrieved 01 February 2013, <http://m.weekendnotes.com/sand-sculpting-australia-under-the-sea-exhibition/>.

• Kesrouani, R 2009, ‘Sand Sculpting Crab’, retrieved 01 February 2013, <http://raphayello.deviantart.com/art/sand-sculpture-CRAB-133325071>.

• Luke, J 2012, ‘15th annual Sand Sculpture contest brings creations to Indiana Dunes State Park’, retrieved 01 February 2013, <http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/duneland/th-annual-sand-sculpture-contest-brings-creations-to-indiana-dunes/image_69a236c6-d1b4-5386-9bc7-22b2070da6fd.html>.

• Sandartist 2009, ‘Tools, tips & FAQ’, retrieved 01 February 2013, <http://www.sandsculpture.co.uk/>.