How Do You Become A Professional Sand Sculptor?
Huge, beautiful sand sculptures are becoming big business for tourism and special events. It can be difficult to become a professional sand sculptor. You need talent and the right connections, but if you succeed, you can be well paid to travel around the world working on beaches. Step 1 Practice building sand castles and sand sculptures. Having an artistic eye will help, but you can only gain experience using sand by doing it over and over again. Step 2 Take a class or seminar via SandCastleCentral.com (see Resources below). Many resorts and even some local beaches also occasionally offer lessons in sand sculpting. Use the classes to refine your techniques and become more creative. Step 3 Talk to the instructors at the classes or seminars. Ask them about being a professional sand sculptor, so you get an idea about how the industry works and whether you would enjoy it. Step 4 Visit a sand sculpting competition, like the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition to see the professionals in action
