Learn the fine art of sand castle building.
Rain or shine, talented sand castle builder Marc Dansereau will be sharing his art from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 30 at Sandy Beach in Blind Bay
• What to bring: A large shovel, two large buckets, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, drinking water and snacks.
• Who can attend: The lessons are for adults and children eight years of age and older. (Younger children are welcome to attend but parents must be present to assist).
• What do We learn? How to prepare and stack sand for sand sculpting; how to create various shapes, animals, sandcastles, including towers, walls, windows with tips and tricks for getting better results; where to find/make inexpensive sand-carving tools and how to make sand sculptures last longer.
To register, send an email to marcpauldansereau@gmail.com, or call or send a text to Marc at 250-253-2314.
Registrations will also be accepted at the beach located on Bay Road between Marine Drive and Centennial Drive.
The cost to participate is $5 per person or $10 for a family.
All proceeds will go to the Shuswap Hospice Society.