June 9th, 2010
On June 12th & 13th Burlington will be holding it’s first Doors Open Event and Walt Rickli Studios has been asked to participate.
We will be opening our doors at the carving studio and the sculpture garden to the public.
If you have ever wondered what the inside of Walt’s carving studio looks like or would like to see the updated sculpture garden, join us on either Saturday June 12th or Sunday June 13th between 10am – 4pm.
You will also get a chance to meet the new additions to our staff; Craig and Brian will be around to answer any questions you may have and they can also give you some insight into some of our current projects.
We look forward to seeing you.
Best, The Walt Rickli team.
www.waltrickli.com
Walt Rickli Carving Studio
2433 #2 Side Rd Burlington, ON
North of Dundas just off Guelph Line.
We are located inside the Nelson Aggregate Quarry.
Parking available on-site.
Walt Rickli Sculpture Garden
Across from Lowville Park behind the Lowville Bistro.
Parking available at Lowville Park.
About the Doors Open Program: The Doors Open program was launched in 2002 and runs across the province between the months of April to October. Since it’s start up over 3 million people have visited the featured sites. Admission to all sites are free. Check below for a listing all of the participating sites.
http://cms.burlington.ca/Page5886.aspx
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May 19th, 2010
What the heck is a Tweet?!
Posted by Laura
Yesterday was a great day! I had the opportunity to go into Toronto to attend a Social Media Event hosted by Queen’s University with some very lovely ladies.
My first thought was that I would pretty much already know everything that the speakers would talk about.. and for the most part I did; but there were some excellent points expressed.
Did you know that there are more than 200 million blogs in existence!!
And you choose to read ours!! This makes us happy 
The event speakers were great. Kerry Munro and Neil Bearse were not only valid and extremely knowledgeable but they made the two hours fun!
For any company who is choosing to go the path of Social Media to help get your name out there (which I highly reccommend!) now is the time.
Have no idea how or where to start? Check out http://neilbearse.com/ and
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/kerrymunro as a starting point.
Neil’s webpage will offer you many tips on how to get started.
As for Walt Rickli Studios.. we are currently updating our Facebook page and are in the process getting back into the swing of updating our Twitter account.
I will post all the information on where to find us over the next few days!
Enjoy the sun.
The Team
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April 29th, 2010
As part of the ever expanding vision of Walt Rickli Studios, Walt has been commissioned to design an innovative Sensory Garden for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The garden will feature various sensory elements intended to promote the interaction between children with ASD and their sensory systems within a natural environment. The garden will also incorporate feedback through the use of Social Media to assist in discovering the best ideas from around the globe. Professionals, parents, as well as individuals who have life experience will be able to provide ideas, advice and feedback.
This truly collaborative project will incorporate design functions intended to stimulate the visual, tactile, olfactory, auditory, vestibular and proprioceptive sensory systems.
Stay tuned for updates!
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April 27th, 2010
Well Spring is in the air and we have some amazing projects happening in the studio.
First, a big thank you to everyone who submitted an application for our Stone Sculptor Assistant position. We had and overwhelming response from inspired and skilled candidates but in the end we just couldn’t choose one person…so we choose two!
I am pleased to introduce you to the newest members of our team.
Craig has already been in the shop for two weeks now and has proved to be a great asset. He has picked up on the inner workings of the shop and has already begun to adopt our sense of humor.
Brian will begin with us in the next week or so and we are thrilled, especially since he loves Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies as much as we do!
Both of our new team members bring with them a vast amount of experience and oomph and we are energized to put their artistic powers to work.
As far as projects go…there are many! The shop is overflowing with creativeness and there is little room for much else.
Recently Walt has been commissioned to design and construct not only a main floor powder room but also a healing loft in the Brantford, ON area.
The concept that Walt came up with for the powder room is called ‘River Wash’. It gives the feeling of a river bed that has been washed away. By incorporating many unique components such as Black Mexican Pebbles, Driftwood and even a heated Granite boulder seat Walt has been able to submerge the viewer into a feeling of ‘River Wash’.
The Healing Room has been designed to include 500 year old Juniper Root as well as the use of Fuschite for the counters and work areas. It is believed that Fuschite carries healing characteristics and can provide many benefits for internal and external therapeutics. This room will provide the perfect setting for reflecting and being at peace.
The crew has been working hard and we will be posting pictures once the project is complete.
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March 4th, 2010
We’re Growing!
Walt Rickli Studios is currently looking to fill the position of
Stone Sculptor Assistant
We are looking for a very special person to join our team of positive, creative and highly skilled artists, thinkers and creators. Our fast paced professional artist design studio is involved in;
- The creation and installation of unique, functional, abstract and above all meaningful stone sculptures in both private and public settings.
- Creation of the interior and exterior settings for our sculptures.
- Collaborating with other design professionals in the creation of sculptures of other mediums, meaningful places for people to be and the creation of new artistic ventures.
- Fabrication and installation of sculptural components related to our sculptures.
- Design and design thinking projects across North America.
The Stone Sculptor Assistant position will require a person with a diverse background containing as many of the following characteristics and knowledge as possible;
We want someone who has;
- Positive energy.
- A creative way of thinking.
- The ability to be versatile and quick thinking.
- A diverse creative, technical and practical background.
- Stone sculpting / sculpting or related experience.
- The ability to visualize and work three dimensionally.
- Experience with a variety of hand, electric, pneumatic carving and construction type tools.
- Worked professionally with natural stone.
- Is familiar with the handling / moving and placement of stone and sculptures.
- Some fabrication knowledge.
Bonus things to have in addition to the above:
- Design / creative background.
- Landscape experience.
- Understanding of interior design.
- Construction knowledge.
- Ability to draw or sketch.
- Computer skills.
Stone Sculptor Assistant Job Description
Sculpture Creation
- Take direction and assist as required in the creation of stone sculptures in the studio including: equipment operation, standard carving procedures, operation of overhead stone saw and related equipment.
- Fabrication of sculptural components in other materials as required.
- Raw materials and stone sculpture handling including crane, forklift and manual methods.
- Creative input on sculpture concepts and processes.
- Assist in the creation of all non stone components related to the sculpture.
- Input as relates to peripheral components related to the sculptures. Plumbing, electrical, structural, ect.
- Daily time sheet record keeping of all activities
Installation
- Assist in the crating, shipping and installation of sculptures and related activities.
- Responsible for coordination of materials and tools required on site for installation of sculptures.
- Be part of the creation of the places for stone sculptures.
Design
- Collaborate and be part of the design process in the creation of sculptures.
- Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and contract details.
- Be part of design thinking collaborations.
- Involvement in the collaboration / design process with other artists, designers and clients.
In addition to the in studio design, creation and installation components of this position you may be required to play a roll in other activities our studio is involved in, as needed, such as;
Studio Operations Management
- Maintenance of the Studio exterior and interior spaces.
- Clean and organization all tools / equipment.
- Record keeping and recommendations for repairs, tool replacement and scheduling of the same.
- Record keeping and assembly of supplies and inventory as required.
- Repairs and maintenance to all equipment.
- Recommendations on equipment, process and studio operations.
Sculpture Garden and Property Management
- Garden maintenance to Sculpture garden / and river property.
- Sculpture maintenance in sculpture garden.
- Creation of new sculptures and landscaped areas in the sculpture garden.
Special events at Sculpture Garden & River property coordination
- Prepare sculpture garden and river property for any special events as directed.
- Special event setups of tents and tear down.
We love what we do here and are looking forward to finding the perfect person to join our fun and creative environment. We will be happy to provide some training or upgrading.
To be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume and any other pertinent information to laura@waltrickli.com.
You must enter Studio Assistant as your subject to ensure receipt.
We ask that you respect our process, no phone calls please.
The Stone Sculptor assistant position is available immediately.
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February 10th, 2010
***Please note effective March 12,2010 our mailing address will be changing to:
6197 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON L7P 0A6
Please make note of this change in your records. Thank you
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January 21st, 2010
I’ve been dreaming for some time about redesigning my sculpture garden in Lowville. I’m happy to say that plans are now underway for a new look and feel for 2010. We will be focusing on creating new interactive spaces and sculptures for visitors to enjoy.
Existing sculptures have given joy to thousands of visitors over the years and I would now like to find suitable homes for all of them. As a result all in stock stone sculptures will be discounted by up to 60% in order to enable clients to purchase and enjoy these special pieces.
Our Special Event will run until February 28th 2010.
If you did not receive our exclusive event email please register to join our mailing list.
To register send an email to laura@waltrickli.com with all of your contact information or you can call the office at 905.315.8026
All the best, Walt
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December 23rd, 2009
The time has come,
it’s the end of the year.
We’ve met so many new friends,
that we will always cherish and hold dear.
We hope you enjoy the Holiday Break,
and maybe take some time to bake.
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are our favorite!
All the best to you and yours.
From the Walt Rickli Studio Team
Walt, Laura and Steve
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December 2nd, 2009
Lots of adventures in related and non related stuff.
Boom Jeans continues to evolve with some meetings with potential investors in the United States.
If you haven’t checked it out yet… 
http://www.boomjeans.com/
Have you seen our video on youtube?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytPWSEuGmZs
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An exciting new company is being formed with our business partners in the USA -Cat-Strat.
www.cat-strat.com
Thinkatorium will be presenting its first pitch to an Ohio business group in January.
Thinkatorium is a company that has evolved from experiences produced from out of the box type thinking and will be assisting in the creative process of various types of businesses.
Official launch sometime soon!
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You will notice that the term Design Thinker has appeared in Walt’s title block. It is a term which relates to a wonderful movement that is happening in the world.
Creative Thinkers are people who go beyond the traditional boundaries and challenge conventional assumptions to permit new possibilities.
This is definately a category in which Walt has much experience!
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December 2nd, 2009
Twitter and Social Media
Walt has been asked to be part of a panel discussion as part of the Government 2.5 Conference in Washington DC in December. He will be discussing social media as it relates to governmental decision making regarding civic and public spaces.
Be sure to follow Walt on twitter @WaltRickli
www.Government25.com
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