Our Seminars

Come and learn the secrets to creating the most delicious frozen desserts imaginable! Our upcoming in-person seminars cover everything you need to know about making ice cream, gelato, Italian ice, and even alcohol-infused flavors. We’ll go over the do’s and don’ts of the industry, showcase the capabilities of our batch freezers, and answer any questions you may have. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your dessert-making skills to the next level!

Make It Fresh Seminar

Discover what makes Emery Thompson the trusted choice for exceptional frozen desserts. Make It Fresh is an engaging seminar where you’ll see our batch freezers in action, sample freshly made products, learn directly from industry experts, and tour the factory where our machines are handcrafted in the USA.

• Watch our batch freezers produce a variety of frozen desserts

• Sample different products and discover new flavor possibilities

• Learn about formulation, overrun, texture control, and more

• Get your questions answered by experienced professionals

• Tour the Emery Thompson factory and see how our machines are built

Frozen Fundamentals

Frozen Fundamentals is a hands-on learning experience designed for anyone considering an Emery Thompson batch freezer or looking to better understand the equipment. Explore how our machines operate, what sets them apart, and how to confidently produce consistent, high-quality frozen desserts.

• Make frozen desserts using Emery Thompson equipment

• Compare machines, performance, and features

• Learn essential operation, cleaning, and maintenance procedures

• Understand how proper care supports consistent results

• Ask questions and receive guidance from our experts

• Connect with other business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals

Frozen Desserts 101

Frozen Desserts 101 is an immersive, hands-on training class for Emery Thompson owners and their team members. Led by experienced professionals, this course combines practical instruction, equipment training, maintenance guidance, and product development to help you get the most from your batch freezer.

• Learn to create ice cream, gelato, sorbet, Italian ice, and more

• Receive hands-on training in cleaning and sanitizing your machine

• Learn essential routine-maintenance practices

• Explore formulation, consistency, flavor development, and texture control

• Make and taste a variety of frozen desserts

2026

~~January 21, 2026~~
~~April 15, 2026~~
~~June 17, 2026~~
~~August 12, 2026~~
October 12,2026

2027

January 20, 2027 (FD101)
April 14, 2027 (FF)
June 16, 2027 (MIF)
August 8, 2027 (FF)
October 20, 2027 (FD101)

Call (718) 588-7300 or email sales@emerythompson.com to register

Transportation

Tampa International
Airport

is served by numerous domestic and international air carriers which enable you to quickly get to the Emery Thompson facilities from anywhere in the world. Rental and direct ground transportation are available onsite.

Brooksville – Tampa Bay Regional Airport

BKV is a towered (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) public-use Executive/GA airport with onsite FBO and maintenance facilities. It began operations in 1942 as Brooksville Army Airfield and was used for training B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator air and ground crews. Emery Thompson is located in the airpark adjacent to 7002′ Runway 9/27. Flying to BKV? Call us in advance with your arrival time and we will pick you up*!