Ice SCulpture Philly

bEHIND PHILLY’S COOLEST Ice STUDIO

When we describe our work as the “coolest sculptures on the planet,” we aren’t kidding.

Unlike other studios, our customers are invited in to see the magic happen in real time!

Here, Philly tap water becomes ice, and ice becomes art.

Book your trip to our studio and immerse yourself in the magic!

Ice Sculpture Philly has been incorporated, licensed, & insured in the City of Brotherly Love for well over 25 years.

Four people standing in front of a wall with an ice sculpture sign that says 'Ice Sculpture Philly.com' and 'Coolest On The Planet' with icicle decorations. They are dressed in winter clothing, some holding chainsaws, and appear ready for ice sculpture work.
A middle-aged man with gray hair, a beard, wearing glasses with dark blue frames, and a gray zip-up hoodie, smiling indoors.

Peter Slavin

Principal/Founder

Sculpting since the age of 17, our Founder Peter Slavin brings decades of expertise to every ice creation. With experience competing and sculpting in over 150 countries, he has mastered techniques that set him and his team apart from rivals. Peter’s achievements include winning 5 world championships and earning over three dozen gold medals. He has been featured on The Food Network and various other TV shows. His work consistently captures attention and elevates events with unforgettable frozen artistry.

A woman in a hoodie and jacket holding a small, clear, ice sphere up to her eye, smiling with her eyes closed, in an industrial or garage setting.

Gabriella Santoro

Lead Sculptor/Designer

Gabriella, with her background in Scientific Illustration, brings a unique artistic perspective to her role as Lead Sculptor at Ice Sculpture Philly. Having spent nearly a decade working with Peter Slavin on various projects, her expertise in combining artistry with technical skill has set her apart in the industry. Gabriella's proficiency with CNC machines allows her to create stunning, precise designs while her passion for traditional hand-carving showcases how much she values the craftsmanship in every ice sculpture she creates.

Lilith Laguna CNC Machine Employee of the month With us since since 2018

Logo for Ice Sculpture Philly with Benjamin Franklin's portrait, set against a frosty, icy background.
Person smiling and making a peace sign behind a decorative ice display with pink and purple lighting.

Elijah Nuriddin
Studio Assistant Ringling College of Art and Design With us since 2023

CharLee Mares
Sculptor/CNC Operator Academy of Culinary Art at Atlantic Cape Sculpting since 2022

Person in winter clothing sculpting or working with snow or ice, with snow falling around.