It’s the latter that wins sand sculpting competitions, says Karen Fralich, a professional sand sculptor from Burlington, Ont. If you want to build the best sand sculpture on the beach, steal ...

The annual Parksville Beach Festival featuring elaborate sand castle creations is back on, and a few weeks remain for people ...

Deveau, who is the artist director of the Hôtel de Glace in Quebec, has since competed around the world. He was part of one ...

Such is the life of a professional sand castle builder. As the owner of Sand Castle University, she spends six to eight nearly every day on the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, shaping and ...

Former Guelph resident Karen Fralich is making a massive Star Wars sand sculpture. She’s a professional sand sculptor and has been doing it for 20 years. Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star Staff ...

Dry sand is literally impossible to sculpt, so if anything, it's better to err on the side of being too wet. "Just make sure you use a lot of water," she says "That's the key.

So, if you're not afraid of getting a little dirty and having lots of fun do join in. Even if you do not intend to try your hand at sculpting the event is an excellent way to spend the day as the ...

While Sand Castle University offers classes, Hawkins is generous about sharing tips with TODAY.com. “However much water you think you need, you need at least three times that amount.