Convention Overview
The International Cake Exploration Societé 36th Annual Convention, August 4-7th, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Charlotte Convention Center. All levels, from expert and novice cake decorators to cake enthusiasts, are welcome to attend the four-day event, packed with demonstrations, exhibitions, hands-on classes and international vendors. The annual event brings together thousands of sugar artists every year and is the premier cake decorators’ event of the year. The convention is a celebration of talent, artistry, and innovation with opportunities for sharing your craft and learning from and networking with other artists and industry professionals.
A Note on Personalizing Your Style
As cake decorators and sugar artists, you spend so much time on selecting the perfect colors and paying attention to the smallest details to create your masterpieces, so wouldn’t it be nice if dressing yourself were so simple? We thought you might say that.
We’d like to take this opportunity to highlight our selection of Clement™ Chef Jackets with C-YOU® piping customizations and matching aprons. C-YOU® is a feature of select Clement™ Chef Jackets that allows you to select from 20 piping colors and placement options to personalize your professional chef jacket. Shop our collection of C-YOU® Jackets for Women and our C-YOU® Jackets for Men.
Below, we’ve featured the two Clement apron styles with the most color options Cannelle (a waist-only, rectangular apron) and Paprika (a bib apron with adjustable neck) to pair with your C-YOU® Jacket. Easily see if your C-YOU® piping color selection has a matching apron to go with it. See the colors below.
| C-YOU® Color Chart – 20 Piping Colors – with Matching Aprons |
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| C-YOU Color® |
Apron Style |
 PAPRIKA |
 CANNELLE |
 Black / Noir |
Yes |
Yes |
 Charcoal / Anthracite |
Yes |
Yes |
 Medium Grey / Souris |
- |
- |
 Tan / Taupe |
Yes |
Yes |
 Beige / Beige |
- |
Yes |
 Caramel / Caramel |
Yes |
Yes |
 Coffee / Coffee |
Yes |
Yes |
 Chocolate / Chocolat |
Yes |
- |
 Mokka / Moka |
Yes |
Yes |
 Orange / Orange |
Yes |
Yes |
 Kirsch / Kirsch |
Yes |
- |
 Cherry / Cerise |
- |
- |
 Fuchsia / Fuchsia |
- |
- |
 Iris / Iris |
Yes |
- |
 Parma / Parme |
Yes |
- |
 Steel Grey / Acier |
- |
Yes |
 Turquoise / Turquoise |
Yes |
Yes |
 Pistachio / Pistache |
Yes |
Yes |
 White / Blanc |
- |
- |
 Chalk / Craie |
- |
- |
More Information on the ICES Convention
Here is a snippet of information directly from the ICES official Convention website’s Frequently Asked Questions:
Why should I go to an ICES Convention?
The ICES Convention exists solely for YOU, its members. Each year we bring together the best in the sugar arts field for your enjoyment, education, shopping, and social pleasure. ICES was founded on the basis of sharing what we have learned in the sugar arts with each other. Where else can you choose from over 75 demos, all for $7 each? It is a chance for you to take part in an organization made up of others just like you. A chance to get involved, meet new people and maybe learn something new. It’s a time to meet old friends and catch up, see some of the new trends in cake decorating and also a great time for filling in your supplies with all the great things at the vendor’s area.
Do I have to bring a cake?
It is not mandatory for anyone to bring a cake for the Sugar Art Gallery. On the other hand, that is part of what makes the convention so great. People from around the world taking the time and effort to display what they can do, and show new and interesting techniques. Think how much you enjoy going through the Sugar Art Gallery when here? It is a unique experience to see works from other states and countries that you normally would not see, all in one place. So before you think it is too much hassle, please take a look at our traveling with a cake page and see if you can help make it a great Sugar Art Gallery this year.
What is the Cake Hospital?
The Cake Hospital is an on site facility at the convention to help those poor unfortunate cakes (and their owners) that did not weather their travels to the convention well. It stocks icings, colors, tips, and tools in a place specially set aside to help you facilitate repairs to your Cake Room exhibit…
Getting to the Convention
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, Charlotte is one of the most accessible cities in the Southeast–between Washington D.C. and Atlanta. Finding your way to Charlotte is simple from anywhere in the U.S. or the world. Perhaps, the “Queen City” has earned another nickname: “International Gateway to the South.”
| Getting to Charlotte |
| Plane |
The Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) offers several non-stop flights to domestic and international destinations and serves as a hub for US Airways. |
| Car |
Charlotte offers a convenient access by way of its growing interstate highway system, which has grown dramatically since 2008. |
| Train |
Amtrak provides rail service to the North and South lines that access most of the U. S. There are also connections to the East and West lines and many other major city connections you can find at www.amtrak.com. |
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