This is something that my kids seem strangely drawn to, and to be fair trying to explain how people create carvings on a huge scale out of ice is a hard one to really get across, especially when the kids just think about ice being either in their drinks, or as the bed of a polar bear. So we’re going to head down to Canary Wharf tomorrow, get a little face painting action and see how much of the freestyle carving skills and flame dancing we can take in. Here is the schedule for the weekend, you can also check online at the official website here.

DOUBLES, SINGLES & FREESTYLE COMPETITIONS

Wood Wharf

DOUBLES Friday 11 January, 11am – 7pm and Saturday 12 January, 10am – midday
SINGLES Saturday 12 January, 1pm – 3.30pm
FREESTYLE Sunday 13 January, 11am – 3pm

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRIZE-GIVING

Wood Wharf

DOUBLES, SINGLES, SCULPTORS’ PRIZE Saturday 12 January, 4pm
FREESTYLE WINNER (Public Choice Award) Sunday 13 January, 4pm

SNOW PIT & WINTER MARKET

Wood Wharf

Friday 11 January, 11am – 7pm
Saturday 12 January, 10am – 8pm
Sunday 13 January, 11am – 6pm
*The snow pit is first come, first served and for children (4-10 years) who must be supervised by an adult at all times.

MASTERCLASSES

Wood Wharf, Jubilee Place and Canada Place

Friday 11 January, 11am – 3pm
Saturday 12 January, 10am – 6pm
Sunday 13 January, 11am – 4pm

*Visitors must sign up on the day for each class at the Masterclass locations. Children must be 12+ years and accompanied by an adult. Workshops take place on the hour, 20 minutes and 40 minutes past. Participants will be provided with protective goggles and gloves.

GRAFFITI WALL & ICE CHESS

Montgomery Square

Friday 11 January, 11am – 7pm
Saturday 12 January, 10am – 8pm
Sunday 13 January, 11am – 6pm
*Ice Graffiti Wall and Ice Chess is first come, first served for adults and children (12+ years). Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

LIVE CARVING

Jubilee Park

Saturday 12 January, 1pm – 3pm and 4pm – 6pm
Sunday 13 January, 12pm – 1.30pm and 2pm – 4pm

NORTHERN LIGHTS LASER SHOW

Wood Wharf

Friday 11 January, from 6.30pm
Sunday 13 January, from 5pm
*Times may vary

FLAME OZ – FIRE DANCERS

Wood Wharf

Saturday 12 January, from 6pm
*Times may vary

CHILDREN’S ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AND FACEPAINTING

Jubilee Place, Canada Place & Cabot Place (workshops only)

Saturday 12 January 10am – 6pm
Sunday 13 January 11am – 4pm
*Children must be 4+ years and supervised by an adult to take part in workshops. Children under 2 cannot be painted on.