Ian had the most amazing opportunity last week and I want to share it with ya'all. Ian was able to take a sand-sculpting class with a professional sand sculptor. Jim Smith has won many awards and has sculpted for various Disney events and for lots of towns in Florida. Jim started by showing Ian the basics of the trade. Above is a pic of Ian's first "project" - an arch. :) I initially thought that this was just going to be a "play in the sand" class, but oh my, it was SO MUCH MORE!!!!
The business where Ian took the class is just opening up and is going to be offering sand sculpting classes as part of their artistic offerings. The owner of the business requested a holiday-themed display in the huge "sandbox" in the front of the store. After some basic design ideas, the hard work really began in earnest.
The guys had to build the foundation for a Christmas tree. When I saw this picture, I was a lilttle skeptical that it would ever amount to a "tree"...
The next day, the barrels of sand grew into this:
Can you see it now? You haven't seen anything yet!!!
And don't forget the presents!
I "cherish" living in Florida on the beach and having such wonderful opportunities open up for Ian. We can't wait to see what we can build on our own, now that we understand the "basics". Anyone want to come wiggle their toes in the sand with us? We don't have snow or hot chocolate but we have sand, waves and sweet tea!
Hugs,
*Sharon
