Monkey News

Hall of Fame Statues
The Canadian Team Cattle Penning association decided this year to create a new Hall of Fame category for the wonderful people who have contributed to the sport over many years in many different ways.  We were thrilled to be asked...
Canmore Main St: Red Stag
In the spring of 2022 we saw a call for artists to submit a statue for consideration for Canmore's Main Street.  We thought our Red Stag would be a pretty cool piece with the stunning backdrop of Bow Valley mountains. ...
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School 50th Anniversary Signage
When STS called us to talk about a new sign for their gorgeous 80-acre school property we immediately thought about doing a giant set of mountains.  Looking at the open space afforded to us we knew it had to be...
The Sacred Circle
Land acknowledgement statue at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School. Installed June 2022.  In partnership with Indigenous artist Keegan Starlight.  In the Sacred Circle no one is front, no one is behind, no one is above and no one is below. The Sacred Circle statue...
Room with a VUE
Giant sunglasses on the front lawn of the new VUE luxury apartments in Canmore
Land Acknowledgement Statue In The Works
We are honoured & excited to announce a new statue in the works for Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School. In partnership with Indigenous artist Keegan Starlight we will be creating a land acknowledgement statue for the entrance to the school. Installation will be...
Metal wall a shining tribute to Millarville history & volunteers
Stuart Sinclair-Smith points to his family's name on one of the 3-D horses on the Legacy Wall that was unveiled at the Millarville Racetrack on Aug. 13. Fantastic write-up on our Legacy Mural installed at the Millarville Race Track on...
Public Art Projects On The Go!
Public art pieces being created in the Monkey Wranch gallery this summer ...
AWARD: 'Most Outstanding Artisan Welder' by Global Business Insights
GBI Awards are a celebration of business leadership, innovation & sector success.
Avenue Magazine Feature: Little Monkey's Marvelous Metalworks
Avenue Magazine Jan/Feb 2021 ~ Little Monkey's Marvelous Metalworks.  The story behind Calgary's hottest metalworks company.
I love you to the moon & back ... Valentines Day is coming
Valentines is coming.  Treat your special someone to something from the heart. Monkey Wranch Gallery is open Friday 9am - 5pm for in-store purchase.  Please call 403-995-3913 for an appointment time.
Globe & Mail: Fire pits are this winter's hottest accessory!
Good call Globe & Mail!  We couldn't agree more.  Once again Alberta has allowed us to have small gatherings outdoors of up to 10-people.  What could be better than a beautiful, hand-made, locally produced fire pit by Little Monkey!  We...
Fire pits are selling & we're making more as quickly as we can!
In these crazy times one little moment of bliss can be found with a beautiful fire in your own backyard.  Turns out this season is the season for fire pits!  Locally made, hand-built, and high-quality.  These pits will last you...
Christmas Open House At The Monkey Wranch
Open House #1 Nov 28 & 29 Open House #2 Dec 19 & 20 Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 10am-2pm It’s a whole new year with COVID changing our lives. We’re fortunate to have Little Monkey Metal set up on our...
We’re Still WORKING!!
In times like these we sure are counting our blessings to be working from home, healthy & active.  The bad news for Little Monkey is that a few big public art projects have been put on hold til next year. ...
New Designs For Christmas!
We’re excited to announce a bunch of new designs will be out for the Christmas Markets.  If you’re a Little Monkey art owner or lover ... and want to add to your collection, come see what we’ve created.  Or of...
World Map for Golder - Head Office
One of our coolest projects this summer was a giant World Map for the new Golder Associates head office.   The mural is approximately 12ft wide x 8ft tall.  It is multi-layered aluminum and mild-grade steel.  Michael took care to shine...
The Ultimate Backyard!
A dream project for the monkeys!  Chill clients who gave Michael the freedom to explore an idea and go for it.  The result a crazy detailed tree scene with hidden birds and a giant copper sun.  Additional railing brackets tie...
Best Artisan Welder 2018
Keep the awards & praise rolling in!  2018 is starting off with a bang.  Best Artisan Welder from Canadian Venture Magazine.  Thanks guys!  CV Magazine goes out to a circulation of 130,000 business and investment professionals.  Thanks for the press!
10 YEARS GOING STRONG!!!!
Wow ... 2018!!!  That marks 10-years in business for Little Monkey Metal Works.  We started in a tiny 1912, 150sq ft old garage.  The plasma cutter took up 80% of the floor space and we had to open the garage...