Topics


In order to maximize instructional time, instruction is tailored to the
individual carver's program of instruction and level of experience.

• A brief history of ice carving
• Adapting the medium of ice for advanced ice sculpture presentations
• Appropriate use of ice carving books and online resources for design ideas
• Sharpening, custom bits, and modern ice carving tool innovations
• Safety issues related to lowering, lifting, splitting, carving, delivery, and set-up
• Enlarging techniques for any circumstance
• Beginning to advanced design principles in all ice sculpture classes
• Designing ice sculptures for banquets and promotions
• Timing and scheduling considerations when working with
  advanced engraving, ice painting, gel, and stone inlay techniques
• Designing and moving awesome multi-block ice sculptures
• Secrets of learning how to draw with confidence regardless of previous experience
• Developing artistic awareness
• Developing the ability to sculpt in 3 dimensions
• Developing the skills needed to carve realistic 3 dimensional portraits of celebrities
• Secrets of fast and easy templates - both custom and from ice carving books
• Secrets of stacking and fusing for unique effects and dire circumstances
• Maximizing the block for creativity
• Secrets of special effect coloring
• Secrets of inlays
• Secrets of closed-celled, snow-filled, and multiple level corporate logos
• Trouble-free ice beverage slides
• Taking your ice sculptures to the limit of lightness
• Pushing the limit of balance
• Creating the illusion of depth
• Considerations for adjusting your final design for time, temperature, and atmosphere
• Custom display equipment and safe setup techniques
• Secrets of ice sculpture special effects such as mid-air suspension, rotation, pyrotechnics, lasers, hi-tech DMX colored lighting, fog, and evaporative snow flurries.
• Ice sculpture instruction includes photography techniques
• Secrets of the critical art of safely transporting ice carvings
• Studio design and considerations
• Ice carving competitions
• Starting and building a business
• How to get paid what you're worth
• Principles of effective advertising and marketing
• Secrets of dynamic media relations
• Principles of powerful and effective ice sculpting instruction
• Curriculum design for schools interested in offering advanced ice sculpture instruction
  
• Beginning ice sculpture classes
• Intermediate ice sculpture classes
• Advanced ice sculpture classes
  
  ...the list of topics and techniques goes on!
  
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  "After researching other courses, I felt AICD offered more of what I was looking for, particularly one-on-one instruction. The variety of tools and reference material was extremely helpful. The classes were well planned and very informative. The instructor was experienced and very knowledgeable about art and sculpting. Paul and Robin were great and made me feel comfortable during my visit. The training exceeded my expectations. I left AICD more confident in my ability to create sculptures that would enhance my business. Paul is an excellent teacher and the one-on-one training would suite anyone at any skill level. I appreciated the extra time the instructor provided to complete my project. He also offered excellent business advice and tips on developing my ice carving business. My experience at AICD was wonderful. I started using what I learned in the Professional program as soon as I got back. Since that time (in just two months) my business has gone from selling 5 ice sculptures a month to 5 a week - and continues to increase. The training truly exceeded my expectations!" Bill Bush, Owner, MidCity Ice Company, Decatur, Georgia

  
  
  Instruction includes the equipment, materials, and ice carving books that are appropriate to the AICD Ice Carver Program enrolled in.
  
  Certificates indicating the number of hours of training successfully completed at AICD are provided to assist students with the documentation needed for continuing education hours and professional development units often required by teacher credential programs and distinguished professional associations. As part of our alumni services, we are happy to provide any additional documentation that students may need for their particular circumstances.
  
  The ice carving industry is growing at a phenomenal rate in the U.S and around the world. AICD is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive ice sculpture training possible for ice sculpture companies, hotels, caterers, country clubs, and culinary schools seeking to employ highly qualified, professionally certificated chefs, ice carvers, and sales associates.
  
  

Overview of Tools • Supplies • Equipment
Used During instruction

• Carvers have the opportunity to use a variety of tools, ice carving books, supplies, and equipment in our ice carving instruction programs, including:
• Ice carving classes include a variety of specially adapted power and hand tools
  
• 300 lb. crystal-clear Clinebell ice blocks
• Innovative rotary bits
• A variety of Stihl chainsaws • Modified chainsaw blades ranging from 12" to 28" long
• Alaskan mill
• Ice carving lessons include torches, irons, aluminum fusion plates, nail boards
• Full sets of the best Misono and Hiryu chisels and saws
• A variety of custom ice sculpture display bases
  including beverage bar and rotational displays.
  
• Advanced design materials
  
• Computer graphics programs
• High-tech special effects and lighting technologies
• Professional layout and enlarging equipment
• Art and design instructional media
  
• A library featuring all of the professional ice carving books (20 different titles) ever published
  
  ...and much more!
  

All tools, ice, artwork, resources, and supplies used for instructional purposes are considered the property of AICD and are to remain at the AICD facility. AICD reserves the sole right to discard, donate, or raise funds for any ice sculpture completed through its courses of instruction.