Calligraphy Artist Builds Sand Sculptures | Bristol News

Athena Cauley Yu, a stationery and calligraphy entrepreneur with zero sand sculpting experience, was headhunted for the wild BBC show Race Against the Tide — where teams race to build massive sand sculptures before the tide swallows them whole. Thrilled by the absurdly fun challenge, she teamed up with pro sculptor Rachel Stubbs, who praised her quick learning curve and infectious energy. Filmed in Scotland’s St Andrews, the show pits seven teams against time and tides, with each episode throwing a new theme and escalating tension as waves loom closer. Non-pros get crash courses from judge Jamie Wardley, but Athena and Rachel’s creativity and teamwork shone through — so much so they’re already planning their next beachside collaboration in September. Episodes stream on BBC iPlayer — if you love art, adrenaline, and the ocean’s unpredictable mood, this is your next binge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9178a8d7b56393c4