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OUR STORY

It all started with a simple “Hello" to a fellow making a sand sculpture, followed by a definite “Yes" when he offered Jamie the opportunity to have a go.

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WHO WE ARE

Fast forward a few years

We are now a wonderful team of enthusiastic and hardworking creatives based in West Yorkshire, but working all over the U.K. We also have an amazingly talented squad of freelance artists, sculptors and workshop experts who join us on larger events and busy periods.

Sustainability and climate consciousness is at the heart of what we do as a company, whatever we create.

We are a friendly bunch of people - get in touch to say 'ey up'!

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Creative Director

JAMIE WARDLEY

From a background of Environmental Sciences and a love of art.
I founded Sand In Your Eye nearly 20 years ago.
It began with just me creating sand and ice sculptures all over the world, including ice hotels and sand sculpture festivals.
We have grown with a team of talented people, we create sustainable art, events and projects with some fantastic and inspirational partners and clients.
I feel very fortunate to be able to work on great projects that engage, inspire and bring joy.
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Director and Artist

CLAIRE WARDLEY

Jamie introduced me to the wonderful world of Sand In Your Eye around 10 years ago, where I was lucky enough to learn sand art.
I was so taken with it I decided to leave my full time job in design and a follow a career as a sculptor and land artist.
You can find me either on a beach, playing in the sand or in our studio chatting to customers and collaborators. No day is ever the same and I love it!
Project Leader and Creative

DAVE MARTIN

My passion for creativity, the natural world and all things wild is what led me to join Sand In Your Eye from a background in paper engineering. I love the broad range of substrates and sheer variety in the projects we do here.
You’ll mostly find me devising innovative project plans, getting stuck in on a job or in the kitchen rustling up a pie for the team after a hard days work.
Good Times!
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Admin, Planning and Creative

EMMA WHYTE

You’ll mostly find me in the studio office, dealing with everyday tasks and keeping things running ship shape. When I’m done sending your invoices, I jump at the chance to get involved with our events and learn some new creative skills. Watch out for me in SIYE videos, I’m usually the one pushing a wheelbarrow!
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Sales, Marketing and Creative

JOCASTA JONES

From a background of marketing and running my own creative business, I began to work with Sand In Your Eye just over a year ago. It's great to be part of working on new and challenging projects, that push the boundaries of what is possible.
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Sculptor and Studio Technician

PETER MCKENNA

From a background in sculpting toys figures, it's been an exciting change to scale up and create larger sculptures from sand, ice and even pumpkins!
Studio Technician

MARK WILSON

I first met Jamie and Claire as a volunteer on their Fallen 9000 project in 2003, our paths crossed again when they moved their studio to Mytholmroyd. I work in the studio as a technician and help out on events too. I also volunteer for Mountain Rescue in the Calder Valley.
Sales, Marketing and Creative

AMY EMMS

Having spent most of my adult years picking up creative hobby after creative hobby I gained lots of skills across creative design and social media marketing. My role here is really varied which is perfect for me plus I love working amongst such a talented team.
Design and Studio

DAN MCFADDEN

Mainly tasked with Illustration and 2D design solutions, I like to bring our clients’ brainwaves to vivd life!
Having many years experience as a commercial artist, I also turn my hand to the varied range of sculpture and land art projects.
I’m proud to be part of a company spreading messages of positivity and progress though the medium of high impact art forms.
Digital and Studio Technician

JONATHAN INGHAM

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WORK WITH US

We are always looking to collaborate or work with like minded creatives. If you are interested in joining our team as a freelance artist, get in touch.

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SUSTAINABILITY

We’re carbon neutral!

At Sand In Your Eye we strive to have a positive impact on the environment which is formed by these three main areas;

  • Who we work with: We encourage partnerships and collaborations with organisations who have a strong climate change and environment message.
  • Campaigning: We campaign through our works to educate people about the climate emergency and how to tackle it. Examples include, huge sand drawings calling global leaders to action, planting forests in inspirational shapes, and using pumpkin festivals as an accessible route to educate.
  • Reducing our carbon footprint: We now measure our carbon footprint and have taken measures to reduce it.
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