Bill Covitz is the owner of Ice Matters, an ice carving company he opened in 1999 - however, ice was not his first calling. Bill is a former Chef and a 1991 graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. As a Chef, Bill spent several years working in fine dining restaurants throughout the United States, specializing in French Cuisine and also worked as a Private Chef in both France and Belgium.
Fulfilled with his career as a Chef, he went looking for a new avenue to explore his artistic calling - leaving the hot kitchen for the cold freezer. He now works in a 12 degree studio creating ice masterpieces for country clubs, hotels,banquet facilities, restaurants and individuals throughout Connecticut.
At the 2004 National Ice Carving Association's Nationals he was the Grand Champion, placing first on both days of the 2-day competition. This honor was the icing on the cake for Bill as he was undefeated in local competitions for several seasons.
In March of 2006 he placed second in the world at the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Creating ice instruments on a mountain top in Norway, January 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 has been an exciting challenge and he hopes to continue making ice music possible in the years to come.
In February 2009, after taking several years off from competing, he returned to the National Ice Carving Association's Nationals and placed 2nd with his Praying Mantis design (he is pictured below with his 3-block, 12-foot practice design.)
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