AICD's comprehensive Certified Artisan Ice Carver (CAIC) Program features three consecutive days (30 hours total) of intensive drawing and 3-D sculpting instruction that is divided into 20 hours of private instruction and 10 hours of offsite coursework.
Total Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for this program: 30 hours
AICD also offers a special arrangement for chefs traveling a long distance. Due to the time and cost of traveling long distances to attend AICD, chefs have requested that we combine half of the Artisan Program with the complete Professional Program while they are here. This has proven to be very beneficial for chefs, both in developing additional skills and in saving money. We offer the extra day for half of the regular Artisan program tuition. Plus, the extra ten hours of instruction will be added to your CEH’s on your CPIC certificate. |
AICD's Lifetime Certification Guarantee:
Due to AICD's stature as a school, coupled with its proven "hands on" approach to comprehensive instruction, you can earn and maintain any level of AICD Certification for life with no certification fees, no written tests, no yearly fees, and no membership requirements. |
Our proven "total immersion" approach to individualized instruction is ideal for professional chefs and ice carvers from the United States and around the world who value the optimal use of their time, energy, and level of experience.
Based upon the student's previous art training (whether beginning or advanced), offsite coursework is individually developed to meet the particular needs of each student in order to make his or her preparation for the next day's instructional activities as beneficial and enjoyable as possible. Textbooks, drawing aids, clay, modeling tools, and other materials are furnished upon arrival at AICD for this offsite coursework.
Our Certified Artisan Ice Carver (CAIC) Program is designed to teach essential drawing and three-dimensional visualization skills needed by professional chefs, culinary students, and ice carvers.
This remarkable program provides one-to-one personalized instruction that is tailored for each student's experience and future objectives. Private instruction ensures that student carvers of any level receive far more actual training and individual guidance than is possible within group ice carving classes. It also provides a much safer and more productive learning environment for developing the advanced art skills needed for highly realistic and creative multi-block construction.
Comprehensive ice carving instruction is condensed into a three-day program.
The Certified Artisan Ice Carver (CAIC) Program of private instruction, combined with the Certified Professional Ice Carver Program (CPIC) fulfills the qualifications needed for enrollment in the 5 Star Master Program.
This incredible value is ideal for meeting the needs of ice sculpture companies, culinary schools, hotels, country clubs, caterers, and restaurants.
Our unique program includes hands-on training in many of the secret drawing and 3-D visualization techniques developed throughout Paul Germain's career as an award winning art educator.
Our private, one-on-one instruction is available for highly motivated ice carvers who want to advance at a rate that is optimum for their learning style, skill, and level of experience. Private instruction can be adapted to suit the individual carver's schedule.
AICD is able to adapt training hours to fit the individual needs of the student's schedule.
AICD's training/certification programs are a valuable way to
earn
points
for NICA and ACF certification programs, which are independent of AICD.
Note:
The art of ice carving involves the use of tools and equipment that are inherently dangerous. To meet the safety-related needs of professional ice sculpture companies, ice carving schools, hotels, country clubs, and caterers, a high priority is given to the development of safe carving, delivery, and set-up practices. This program requires that the carver be in excellent health, and must be physically able to work with heavy materials and equipment for prolonged periods of time in both warm and cold environments.
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.
AICD is fully CCR approved and registered to provide
training
to
all
branches of the Federal Government, including the Department of Defense
New! Click here for the latest AICD program update (pdf format).
Announcing a Special 3-Day Course
“Carving the Human Head and Figure”
by AICD Adjunct Instructor: Steve Brice
(14 time world champion and NICA Master Ice Carver)
Location: AICD - Fresno, California, USA
All inclusive tuition for private, one-to-one instruction: $2,500
Enroll a second student in the class for only $1,500
Includes ice, tools, protective clothing,
design materials, delicious meals, beverages
Course dates can be adapted to your schedule. |
