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Ice Carving Training Certification Programs
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An AICD graduate proudly
finishes one of his projects
- a perfect sphere - |
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Paul Germain is a highly creative and enthusiastic ice sculptor and art educator. He has been developing and researching innovative ice carving techniques and instructional methods for the culinary and commercial ice carving industries for over 30 years.
Paul, who also owns Ice Sculpture World, has masterfully combined three decades of experience in the ice carving, culinary, and hospitality industries with 20 years of teaching as an award-winning, professional art educator. His comprehensive curriculum and dynamic hands-on training methods have created a modern standard for professional ice carving instruction and certification.
He completed his first ice sculpture in the mid 1970's during his formal culinary apprenticeship under Executive Chef Emerson Holmes to become a chef at Harrah's, the acclaimed five star hotel and resort casino in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. In the mid 1980's he worked as an Assistant Garde Manger Chef and also as a free lance ice sculptor - serving the needs of the AMFAC Hotel Corporation, Hyatt Regency Dallas, and distinguished private clubs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
In 1991, Paul opened the world's first storefront retail ice carving business and training facility in Clovis, California. In 1998, he purchased a custom property (a unique Frank Lloyd Wright design) in Fresno, California, which was an ideal setting for the Academy of Ice Carving and Design.
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Paul's unique qualifications as a master teacher include a Bachelor’s degree featuring the university’s highest honors and awards in both Art and English. He is professionally credentialed by the State of California to teach all levels of Art/Design, and has also earned a Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership - which originally provided the skills needed for creating the curriculum standards of the Academy of Ice Carving and Design over 17 years ago.
As an art educator, his students' art works have been critically acclaimed, and have been displayed in distinguished venues such as the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art. They have also been honored with "Best of Show" awards for two years in a row in the Congressional Art Exhibit in Washington, D.C.
Active Memberships:
American Society for Training and Development - ASTD
World Association of Chefs Societies - WACS
American Culinary Federation - ACF
National Ice Carving Association - NICA
National Education Association - NEA
California Teachers Association - CTA |
AICD is fully CCR approved and registered to provide
training
to
all
branches of the Federal Government, including the Department of Defense
"The one-on-one training I received really allowed me to focus. The instructor was very knowledgeable and thorough. The training was excellent- very informative. The classes were very intense.
Mr. Germain really knows his stuff. Everything is laid out for you. He was very patient with me, (not knowing much about ice carving) and brought out my artistic side. I cannot thank him enough. Hopefully, in the near future, I'll get back for the Master Class."
"AICD took great care of me. The hospitality was great.
Mr. Germain and his wife were so welcoming and nice. It made the trip and my stay that much more comfortable. My stay in Fresno was perfect."
Anthony Rametta, Chef De Cuisine, IP Casino & Resort, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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In addition to providing comprehensive private ice carving instruction and ongoing support for graduates, AICD will be hosting special events featuring well known leaders in the ice sculpting industry who have distinguished themselves in either the commercial or competitive arenas.
Please send Paul Germain an email indicating that you would like to be notified about these events. These events will be scheduled based upon student interest. |
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