Iceworks Houston

Iceworks Houston Providing Ice Sculptures for your special day! Jay Maclaskey is a nationally award-winning chef and an internationally award-winning ice sculptor.

Jay and his wife Carol co-own the IceWorks and have worked together to create beautiful ice sculptures for the past 18 years. Jay was born in Texas, grew up in Dallas and went to the University of Texas where he was a member of the Longhorn Band. He studied music and his hope was to someday conduct an orchestra. On a trip to France though, he realized a shift in his aspirations and left school to

become a chef. He worked his way through several kitchens and was the Executive Chef in a four-star hotel in Washington, D.C. when he was only 22 years old. Ice Sculpture is a culinary art and as he worked as a chef, Jay began to teach himself to carve ice...starting with only a tree limb saw and an ice chipper. By the time he was 26, he was a chef at a huge casino hotel in Atlantic City with incredible responsibilities and a kitchen staff of over 500. Although he worked over 80 hours a week, he stayed even longer to carve ice for the various parties. Jay's never had an art class or sculpting class in his life, but quickly became a self-taught master ice carver and won several gold medals for his ice sculptures...ultimately winning fourth place in the International Ice Sculpting Competition in Asahikawa, Japan. While Jay was dreaming of working his way up to being a master chef, Carol was dreaming of his having more time to spend with their two young daughters and she soon started the IceWorks. What began as a small part-time business quickly became one of the country's first ice sculpting companies. The first three years in the ice business were incredibly exciting!! Jay's work was featured in countless newspapers and magazines...and then in Country Living Magazine (December 1990)...and then on national television on Charles Osgood's Sunday Morning. As the business grew, so did their two little girls, Cheyne and Chase...and eventually they decided to come home to Texas to raise their daughters and IceWorks was reborn here in Houston. They've had the privilege of creating ice sculptures for presidents and kings....for actors and rock stars...for movies and commercials and for thousands of "regular" people...just like us. Most of their carvings are done for the major hotels, caterers and event planners in the Houston area, but they have traveled all over the world to complete major commissions. Jay and Carol now live and work on their ranch in Montgomery, Texas...just off Lake Conroe. The ranch has been the site of some amazing weddings and events and every October, the Maclaskeys host the "Fire and Ice" Barbecue Cook-off. They have now opened up part of the ranch as an event facility (see "The Silver Star Ranch" on the website) where they host western parties and country weddings in their 101 year old barn. Their daughters have now gone to live in Austin. Cheyne (23) has completed culinary school and now works as a chef in a wonderful "up and coming" hill country restaurant and Chase (21) is a young filmmaker. You'll be hearing a lot more about them as the years go by!! They have big plans for the future ,the weekend after Thanksgiving, the Maclaskeys host "The Ice Cutter's Christmas"....where the public is invited to an old-fashioned Christmas which includes a jingle-bell hayride...dozens of glistening ice sculptures on display and lit up ...and a HUGE snowball battle!!

We just learned that this brave little girl has lost her battle with cancer. Julia Cobb aka JuCan. She was a mighty forc...
11/07/2013

We just learned that this brave little girl has lost her battle with cancer. Julia Cobb aka JuCan. She was a mighty force in a tiny package. Please take a moment to send prayers to her family and friends...then check your night sky for the brightest shining star and send her a smile.

Julia Cobb with her family celebrate the end of chemo by ringing the bell today.

Monster's Ball?? Get one of these for yours.
10/29/2013

Monster's Ball?? Get one of these for yours.

It's Halloween!!
10/23/2013

It's Halloween!!

Would you care for a little scotch on the rocks?
10/03/2013

Would you care for a little scotch on the rocks?

When you need a place to display your flowers and seafood, give us a call.
09/21/2013

When you need a place to display your flowers and seafood, give us a call.

Fired up for Monday Night Football and our Houston Texans season opener. It's goin' to be an epic season. Maybe you shou...
09/09/2013

Fired up for Monday Night Football and our Houston Texans season opener. It's goin' to be an epic season. Maybe you should be ordering a shot slide for your tailgate party.

Happy 110th anniversary Harley Davidson! Any one up for a cooool ride.
08/29/2013

Happy 110th anniversary Harley Davidson! Any one up for a cooool ride.

The perfect solution to the hot August Texas heat...for when a forty just won't do.
08/14/2013

The perfect solution to the hot August Texas heat...for when a forty just won't do.

We cut this for a beautiful "Black and White" Ball Saturday for Kappa Alpha Psi.
08/04/2013

We cut this for a beautiful "Black and White" Ball Saturday for Kappa Alpha Psi.

Here is our redesign of the classic swan ice sculpture. Our newest Wicked ice design Belle Swan. Call us to add a specia...
07/28/2013

Here is our redesign of the classic swan ice sculpture. Our newest Wicked ice design Belle Swan. Call us to add a special touch to your event.

How about a little champagne? This is going to an after party this week end. Top shelf elegance...
07/19/2013

How about a little champagne? This is going to an after party this week end. Top shelf elegance...

We sent this beautiful butterfly out to a large family get together at La Toretta Saturday. I ran into a banquet captain...
07/14/2013

We sent this beautiful butterfly out to a large family get together at La Toretta Saturday. I ran into a banquet captain I've been working with for over 20 years. We've been pleasing clients for quite a while. ;-)

Here is the working Five tier beverage fountain. We created this memorable piece for Wade Smith of the Houston Texans to...
07/09/2013

Here is the working Five tier beverage fountain. We created this memorable piece for Wade Smith of the Houston Texans to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary to his lovely bride. There was a huge crowd around it all through the reception drinking punch and getting pix. I got to meet a couple of his Aunties who were great folks and saw lots of pro athletes. Pretty cool party all the way around. I also got a close up look at their secret artist who came down for sound check before entertaining the crowd after dinner. 'sup Brian McKnight...

Here's a sneak peek of our epic 5 tier beverage fountain for a certain pro athletes 10th wedding anny. I'll post set up ...
07/06/2013

Here's a sneak peek of our epic 5 tier beverage fountain for a certain pro athletes 10th wedding anny. I'll post set up pix and more info later.

Happy birthday America! Have a fun and safe fourth every one.
07/04/2013

Happy birthday America! Have a fun and safe fourth every one.

This "Paint Splash" logo was for the opening of the art department at the Southeast branch of the Houston Community Coll...
07/01/2013

This "Paint Splash" logo was for the opening of the art department at the Southeast branch of the Houston Community College. A beautiful new building to nurture those budding young artists.

Here is our latest Wicked Ice design. "Unlock my Heart" is a hollow heart lace pierced and steampunked with our mechanic...
06/23/2013

Here is our latest Wicked Ice design. "Unlock my Heart" is a hollow heart lace pierced and steampunked with our mechanical gear ornamentation. All topped with a heart skeleton key to unlock her heart.

007 shot slide with champagne texture. You need one of these at your next party to get the crowd rockin'.
06/21/2013

007 shot slide with champagne texture. You need one of these at your next party to get the crowd rockin'.

06/17/2013
Happy Fathers day! Texas style!!
06/15/2013

Happy Fathers day! Texas style!!

The Browning Buck was a perfect centerpiece for a graduation party for a young hunter.
06/08/2013

The Browning Buck was a perfect centerpiece for a graduation party for a young hunter.

Here is our Skull lock and Bat wing DJ booth with skeleton key.
05/29/2013

Here is our Skull lock and Bat wing DJ booth with skeleton key.

We just got back from performing at an art festival all weekend. This is our theme piece "Bandersnatch Beast" carved in ...
05/29/2013

We just got back from performing at an art festival all weekend. This is our theme piece "Bandersnatch Beast" carved in performance.

Double swerve hearts. Beauty in motion.
05/19/2013

Double swerve hearts. Beauty in motion.

Happy Mother's day! This is an abstract mother and daughter sculpture.
05/13/2013

Happy Mother's day! This is an abstract mother and daughter sculpture.

Brandi just graduated from Sam and will be soon molding little minds in the classroom. She's gonna make a great teacher ...
05/13/2013

Brandi just graduated from Sam and will be soon molding little minds in the classroom. She's gonna make a great teacher and her husband Mike threw a wonderful celebration for the reward of all her hard work. We were honored to send this little trophy to help celebrate the day.

My first fire project after fire effects class. Steampunk Flamethrower to flame polish ice sculpture!
05/06/2013

My first fire project after fire effects class. Steampunk Flamethrower to flame polish ice sculpture!

Some Wicked Ice here; a dagger through the heart!
04/30/2013

Some Wicked Ice here; a dagger through the heart!

Jay had some serious deliveries to make today. Can you tell by the determination in his face? ;-)
04/23/2013

Jay had some serious deliveries to make today. Can you tell by the determination in his face? ;-)

We took this redfish on a logo for the CCA fundraiser for our longtime friends at Goode Company. I love their restaurant...
04/19/2013

We took this redfish on a logo for the CCA fundraiser for our longtime friends at Goode Company. I love their restaurants, great food!!

This is one of many shot slides that went out this past weekend. Who planned the Montgomery county and Walker county coo...
04/15/2013

This is one of many shot slides that went out this past weekend. Who planned the Montgomery county and Walker county cook-offs on the same weekend. Thanks Carol Blodgett Hughes Maclaskey for helpin' out like the old days. We need a day off...

WINGS! Ready to take flight.
04/10/2013

WINGS! Ready to take flight.

Female study, wing study to follow.
04/08/2013

Female study, wing study to follow.

This spike heel Louboutin boot served as a shot slide for a 40th birthday. You can just make out the real quirt next to ...
04/01/2013

This spike heel Louboutin boot served as a shot slide for a 40th birthday. You can just make out the real quirt next to the boot. A whips and heels party for sure! What can we make for you?

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Savannah, GA
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Check out this awesome ice sculpture the team at Iceworks Houston did for our open house last Friday!
Market DAY! And even better.. it's our FALL FESTIVAL! Special extended hours today, 4-9PM at The Woodlands Mall next to Barnes & Noble. Lots of sales and specials, live music, ice sculpting, snow throwing, and MORE! An evening not to be missed..

FRESH PRODUCE!! Edmond's Farm will be joining us today.. so supply your Thanksgiving feast with locally grown produce.

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Simple Roots Granola ~ locally made granola that will tempt all palates! Vegan friendly! Loaded with oats, dried fruits and nuts! Great as a cereal, to add to your cookie recipes, or as a healthy and delicious snack, just on its own!! 1 bag for $6!

Jackie's Gourmet will have jams, that include, Cranberry Habenero, Christmas Jam (cranberries, strawberries & spices), and many more! She will have a limited amount of Red Cinnamon Christmas Pickles. Stop by and get what you need to glaze your ham or turkey... Jam to pour over the cream cheese or top the goat cheese crostini... OH! And don't forget something to add to your leftover turkey sandwiches! Make sure to grab a variety of pickles & pickled veggies for your pickle tray. AND... they make fabulous hostess gifts! She can hold your purchases for you while you visit the other vendors!

Love and Kindness- Spread it Give it Live it is featuring their Hard Working Skin Therapy Lotion Stick. Great for chapped hands, feet, elbows, anywhere! Fragrance free & won't leave you greasy ~ perfect for the upcoming winter months. Starting at $6.

Scents Of Soy will have (best seller) Trail of Spices, Pumpkin Pie Spice, and their Christmas Collection of Peppermint Bark, Mulberry, and Red Hot Cinnamon. All candles are 2 for $20 and melting tarts are 5 for $20.

Texas T Kobe LLC. will have Texas Kobe Prime Rib for $36 per pound and Texas Kobe beef hot dogs. They will also be making delicious Texas Kobe ground beef sliders!

Urban Owl Knittery ~ This will be the last week for Urban Owl Knittery this season, which means discounts for you! Up to 25% off each purchase!! In addition to regular stocked ware, new items this week include Houston appropriate light weight scarves, ear warmers and zinnia necklaces. Discount to be determined randomly at time of purchase.

Urban Revelation ~ Original design screen printing. All apparel will be buy one get one 25% off!

As always, Bits & Bobs with some amazing holiday bits and festive bobs, Bravado Spice, Lavande, ML Leather, Nisha's Indian Food, Olmox, and Retreat Hill Winery for all your holiday wine needs!
Feast of Artisans a market of fresh local produce, food & art
THANK YOU..... SCULPTURE WAS AMAZING!!! deffenately will use you again!! ;D
Wow! Your work is AMAZING! Kristin Santa Maria is a very good friend of mine and put a pic of your work on her page. You are so very talented! I'm speechless!
Thank you for the most amazing ice sculpture ever for my 7 yr. old daughter, Julia! You are amazing! Julia rang the bell at the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital. She is CANCER FREE! I posted more pictures ("Julia Ringing the Bell" album) of this amazing day and your sculpture on Julia's FB page at www.facebook.com/jucan413

Thank you Jay! Our family will see you at your Christmas extravaganza:)))
You do amazing stuff!
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