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Catching the Wave on CBBC: Jamie Builds an Epic Sandcastle on ‘Go Get Arty’!

By July 20, 2026July 21st, 2026No Comments

We are absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! If you’ve been tuning into CBBC lately, you might have spotted a familiar face getting creative in the sand. Our very own Jamie Wardley recently made a special guest appearance on the brilliant kids’ arts and crafts show, Go Get Arty!

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At Sand In Your Eye, we’re usually busy here there and everywhere carving giant sand sculptures, creating massive beach drawings, or sculpting ice. But there is nothing quite like getting back to the absolute classic: building an epic, towering sandcastle!

In Series 2, Episode 11 —Jamie grabbed his trusty buckets and spades to show viewers how to take a normal day at the beach and turn it into a magical masterpiece. He had an absolute blast sharing his top tips and tricks for packing the sand, carving out the turrets, and making a sandcastle that really stands out. The whole episode is packed with fantastic creative ideas for the family. 

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We always say that sand sculpting is one of the best forms of art because anyone can do it. All you need is sand, water, and a little bit of imagination. We hope Jamie’s appearance inspires the next generation of young artists to get out on the UK beaches this summer and build their own sandy creations.

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Want to see Jamie in action? You can catch the full episode right now on BBC iPlayer! Grab your bucket and spade and click the link below to watch:

Watch Go Get Arty: Transforming Plushies from Socks on BBC iPlayer

If you or your kids build your own epic sandcastles after watching the show, we would love to see them   and keep your eyes peeled for more exciting Sand In Your Eye projects coming soon!

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"From carved pumpkins depicting beheaded Tudor royals to a realistic but giant castle sand sculpture, the Sand In Your Eye team have been brilliant at making our outlandish dreams a reality. Every request and idea is met with an open mind and they are buzzing with artistic ideas – we love working with the team because it feels like a partnership to create something special. Not only this but they are also reliable and dedicated, and we look forward to working with them again in the future."

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"It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with Sand In Your Eye over the last two years. Together we’ve created a 60 metre sand portrait , a giant tennis ball mosaic at Wimbledon and a huge mud toilet sculpture at Glastonbury, all of which have helped us secure high quality media coverage for our campaigns. Working to the highest ethical and environmental standards, Sand In Your Eye go above and beyond to problem-solve and create unique activations that help WaterAid to reach new audiences. I look forward to more collaborations in future."

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"Hebden Royd Town Council have been proud to partner with Sand in Your Eye on a number of events and projects over the past 10 years. Sand in Your Eye have continually surpassed expectations and consistently deliver creative, engaging artworks of the highest quality which help the Town Council to connect with the community."

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"We have worked with the team at Sand In Your Eye since we started delivering our projects in 2019. During that time we have found them to be imaginative, creative and inspiring in their thinking. The attention to detail, amazing creations and passion for all they do really sets them apart and we look forward to continuing our working relationships as we enter a new five year term."

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"It was a pleasure to work with the skilful team at Sand In Your Eye. From having initial idea discussions to working up designs, creating the land art and producing top quality film and imagery afterwards. We were delighted with the whole process from start to finish and would thoroughly recommend."

Emily WatsonNorth York Moors National Park
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"We were delighted with the outcome of our climate-themed Coal and Ice event at Woodhorn Museum. The Ice Trail looked stunning, with visitors really connecting with the poignancy of seeing beautifully carved endangered animals slowly begin to melt away. Throughout the project, the Sand in Your Eye team were enthusiastic, professional, collaborative and full of brilliant creative ideas. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Sand in Your Eye again and would highly recommend them to others."

Liz RitsonMuseums Northumberland, Woodhorn Museum
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"We had a really great experience working with Sand In Your Eye on our project raising awareness of UK nature loss. They were consistently friendly, professional and able to give us valuable advice where needed, and we were so impressed with the quality and detail of the final sand drawing, drone footage and final video."

Jane WilliamsonUK Youth For Nature
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"Altogether, we’ve worked with SIYE three times on campaigns for nature protection and climate justice. In addition to their talent, collaboration and efficiency, we really value SIYE’s green ethos and commitment to amplifying environmental issues. We would love to work with them again in the future."

Emma WilkinsonGreenhouse PR
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"We were really excited to work with Sand In Your Eye on this important project. The attention to detail and the tutorial videos we received to help our children put together the paper bees were just fabulous. The engagement in the project from all year groups was lovely to see. The team at Sand In Your Eye are creative, innovative and have a can-do attitude; no project is too big!"

Rob PaytonSchool Head Hebden Royd CofE
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"I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the sand sculpting workshop. Jamie and Peter were fantastic, the whole activity played well to our audience (a high proportion with an engineering background!) – there was also lots of interest from the public in the activity."

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