Bill Covitz is the owner of Ice Matters, an ice carving company he opened 1999 - however, ice was not his first calling. Bill is a former gourmet Chef and a 1991 graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. As a Chef, Bill spent several years working throughout the Unites 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, restaurants and individuals throughout Connecticut.
He was the 2004 National Ice Carving Association’s Grand Champion where he placed 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. Since then he has been concentrating his efforts and artistic talents on the business by getting involved with large demonstrations and projects.
In March of 2006 he placed second in the world at the World Ice Art Championships that were held in Fairbanks, AK.
Creating ice instruments on a mountain top in Norway January 2006, 2007 and 2008 has been an exciting challenge and he hopes to continue making ice music possible in years to come.
