Ice Sculpting Classes

Ice Alaska sculpting instructors teach frequent classes to introduce aritists to sculpting with ice. Many of the student artists are familiar with sculpting in other media such as wood or stone, so it's a matter of teaching the properties and tools of sculpting ice. Others have little experience with sculpting, and find ice to be a wonderful introduction to the art. The finished pieces are small but impressive and many Ice Alaska "apprentices" go on to win medals in the next World Ice Art Championship competition.

CLASS SCHEDULE One day classes are offered regularly. (On an as needed basis) Classes are taught at Ice Park, 3050 Phillips Field Road, Fairbanks, Alaska USA INFORMATION E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR - Call Ice Alaska Business Manager, Hoa Brickley (907) 388-6388 to find out about the next class. Participants will design and create a small ice sculpture to take home. Safety, tools and techniques will be discussed. Bring warm clothing, lunch, and your imagination! Hot drinks and tools provided. Each class lasts one day. 10 AM - 6 PM Fee: $75 includes ICE One Block Use of Chain saw Use of Two Sharp Chisels Snacks & hot drinks Class participantion entitles the student to sculpt in the Amateur Open Exhibition on a flexible schedule between February 29 - March 16 - with no additional Entry Fee. The class often begins with the building of a clay model and progresses through all the steps of sculpting a small ice sculpture to take home. The class is geared toward beginners, but all levels of artist benefit from a class.

The class begins by making a clay model. Seasoned Ice Sculptors instruct the classes.	Sculptures from the sculpting class.

Ben Firth and Joan Foote working on sculptures.	Joan's finished piece.