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.
Fast forward a few years
We are a friendly bunch of people - get in touch to say 'ey up'!
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.
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.
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!
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!
As well as a member of our Sand In Your Eye family, dealing with new enquiries, digital and creative, Liz also is a freelance illustrator based in Hebden Bridge.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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WORK WITH US
We’re carbon neutral!
- 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.
