Sand Sculpting Australia
“CREEPY CRAWLIES”
In January 2008, after 7 years on the Rye foreshore, Sand Sculpting Australia relocated to an exciting new venue - the Frankston Waterfront. With Frankston beach, the pier and Kananook Creek as a backdrop, the area was transformed as 3,500 tonnes of sand was carved into scenes from favourite childhood ‘Fairytales & Fables’ from around the world. In the following summers, Sand Sculpting Australia brought 'Dinostory' and 'Great Moments in History' to the Waterfront for a 4 month period. They are currently preparing their newest and biggest event yet, 'Creepy Crawlies'.
Once again invitations will be sent to the world’s best sculptors - from the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and the UK, to Russia, Singapore, Canada and the USA - to join with their Aussie workmates to form a team of 20 artists. These creative and very talented people will work tirelessly for nearly 3 weeks to bring into being enormous yet finely detailed and lifelike sculptures that show the weird and wonderful world of Creepy Crawlies. From beetles, bugs and butterflies, to spiders, slugs and scorpions, the tiny creatures that inhabit our lives will be magnified and amplified in giant sand sculptures. Delicate dragonflies and enchanting ladybirds will mingle with bed bugs, fleas and other things that make you itch and your skin crawl!
Integrated with the sand sculptures will be activities to keep the whole family entertained. Try your hand at sand sculpting in the Workshop area, or learn more about the art by attending a talk by the resident sculptor.
During school holidays and on weekends and public holidays, there will be many more activities available including Sand Art and Sand Bottles, as well as roving entertainers.
Please note that this event is family oriented and child friendly, therefore it is a smoke free venue and alcohol is not permitted. Likewise, dogs are not permitted within the exhibition (guide dogs, hearing guide dogs and guide dogs in training excepted).
Location:
Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway, Frankston
(Melways ref: 100A B8)
Dates & Times:
Official opening – Sunday, 26 December, 2010
Official closing – Tuesday, 26 April, 2011
Opening Hours:
December/January
Every day 10.00am to 9.00pm
January/March/April
Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Friday to Sunday, & public holidays 10.00am to 6.00pm
Ticket Prices:
Includes all-day entry into exhibition (pass outs available)
| Adults |
$10.00 |
| Concession |
$ 8.00 |
| Children (4-12) |
$ 7.00 |
| Children (under 4) |
No charge |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children) |
$ 30.00 |
| Family (2 adults & 3 children) |
$ 33.00 |
| Groups of 20 or more* |
$ 6.00 per person |
Pre-purchase Tickets:
If you would like to pre-purchase tickets, for yourself or as a gift, contact the Frankston Visitor Information Centre on 1300 322 842.
Activities
Free activities are available for children on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. A timetable of what's on each day will be available at the ticket box. The activities will run from 10am until 4pm and include a selection of the following:
Sand Sculpting Workshops – A professional sculptor will teach you the basics of sand sculpting and let you have a go at creating your own masterpiece,
Sculptor’s Talks – Learn how our sculptures are created and ask questions about the event.
Balloon Art – Watch as Brendan the Balloon Man creates amazing ‘sculptures’.
Face Painting – A perennial favourite.
And throughout the event, paid activities will be available (tickets can be purchased inside the event):
Craft Activities – Sand Art, Sand Bottles and Sand Painting.
There will also be special activities on the Australia Day and Labour Day weekends, and once again, the Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt will run right across Easter, including Good Friday.
On school days, special packages can be tailored for Mothers’ Groups, birthday parties or school excursions.
For more information
For more information call (03) 5986 6684 during business hours or email admin@sandstormevetns.com.au. For daily updated details on opening/closing times, weather, or special events, go to www.sandstormevent.com.au and check the home page Frankston Waterfront Update.
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