Jo Garden Art reviews

2 Dec 25'

Andrea reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"I haven't had time to make my hare yet, but I have opened the box. The frame is very substantial and there is a lot of stuff in there. I can't wait to get started. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Andrea! Have a wonderful time making your hare and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Jo x"

17 Nov 25'

Nicky reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"A brilliant one day course. Jo and Andy are so welcoming. Jo is an excellent teacher and helps to guide you to make 2 pieces of slate art that you didn't believe you were capable of at the start of the day. Can't recommend it highly enough!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Nicky - it's such a fascinating process and truly individual to each person, which is my pleasure to be involved with. Hope to see you back in the studio. Jo xx"

17 Nov 25'

Sue reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Fantastic experience in a lovely studio with Jo such a well organised day. All six crafters made the most interesting artwork. They were all very personal in design and all fantastic. Thanks to Jo who’s teaching skill and gentle assistance produces the best from everyone."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue - you are so right in saying how personal and interesting each crafters work was. No two people end up with similar pieces! Hope to see you back in the studio. Jo xx"

17 Nov 25'

Christine Alger reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"A lovely day spent creating amazing slate art. Jo is a wonderful inspiring teacher with bags of patience! I would recommend anyone to do one of these workshops, set in beautiful surroundings in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. If you take part in a workshop, you also have the opportunity to purchase a kit to take home. They are amazing value for money. A small warning though.. one workshop is not enough, they are addictive and you will be back for more!!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Christine - I'm honoured you keep coming back to the studio! Have great fun with the slate kit - you took some lovely materials home and I'm sure will create a fabulous new piece for your home. See you in January! Jo xxx"

15 Nov 25'

Maureen reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"I have done a few courses with Jo now and her courses are among the best I have been on. Yesterday was my second slate day course so having done two small pieces I embarked on one larger piece, as always the day was very well structured and paced which made for a wonderful relaxed and enjoyable experience, with Jo’s expert guidance I ended up with a wonderfully pleasing piece of artwork to join and compliment my two smaller pieces made on the first course. As always when I have been to Jo’s there is always something to inspire so I will be back. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a lovely review - thank you so much Maureen. Your slate work was wonderful and it would be great to see you back in the studio again! Jo xx"

10 Nov 25'

Jane Manvers reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"I had a wonderful day with Jo. The course was very well run. I'm a novice and each stage was thoroughly explained which enabled me to make and to take home my beautiful Hare at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this course"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Jane! You made a wonderful hare which you should be very proud of. Hope to see you again! Jo xx"

10 Nov 25'

Charlie Wells reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a wonderful course! Jo took us through each stage of the process at the perfect pace and I am delighted with my Hare sculpture 😊"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Charlie! A great fun day and so pleased you hare delighted with your hare. Jo xx"

8 Nov 25'

Kim Lindsey reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What a fantastic day would highly recommend. Jo is absolutely brilliant, she and her husband make you feel so welcome."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Kim! Really pleased your enjoyed the day and hope to see you back in the studio at some time in the future. Jo xx"

8 Nov 25'

Karen Gould reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Had the most amazing time at Jo's workshop. Made to feel very welcome and the day was well constructed from start to finish. Each stage of the process was explained and demonstrated clearly and Jo came round to offer individual advice to help us make the most of our sculptures. Very pleased with my sculpture and hope to return for further workshops. Thank you Jo and Andy xx"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen. It was a good workshop with many laughs! Hope to see you back in the studio next year, Jo x"

8 Nov 25'

Clare reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"I thoroughly enjoyed making my hare with Jo, and am very proud of the final result. The class was well paced, and the process was talked through in a way we could all understand. The class size was perfect, ensuring Jo could come round and help with the different steps as needed, and we all came out at the end with a finished hare! The pre-class info and directions were also really helpful and clear, which was invaluable."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Clare! I sometimes think I'm overboard with the pre-class info 🥴. So glad you enjoyed the day and went home with a fabulous hare sculpture. Jo xx"

23 Oct 25'

jean d. reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Really great class, Jo was a very good tutor and everyone on the day had a great time. Lots of laughs. Beautiful setting and a good statue at the end. What's not to like!! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jean - yes, lots of laughs at your workshop 🤗 Thank you for your kind remarks about my tutoring - it's such a lovely process to share. Jo xx"

23 Oct 25'

Susan Bennett reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Fabulous. I did the medium hare sculpting workshop. Jo expertly guided us through every step and I came home with a moon gazing hare I am extremely proud of and friends can't believe I made it! Nice small group. Great day in lovely surroundings - you won't be disappointed. I plan to book another workshop with Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Susan! Your medium sized hare was lovely - I'm not surprised your friends are impressed! I hope to see you again back in the studio. Jo xx"

23 Oct 25'

Anna Ciarleglio reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"What another great, fun day at Jo's Hare sculpture workshop. Jo is an excellent tutor and brings the artistic streak out in everyone. We were all very pleased with our creations. Would highly recommend it. Thank you Jo !"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Anna - lovely to have you back in the studio! Your laying down hare was so lovely. I may add it to the repertoire! Jo xx"

21 Oct 25'

SUSAN KJ reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Another thoroughly enjoyable day in Jo's workshop. We all came home with lovely hares and Jo is very professional in her teaching. Thank you!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue - what a fun workshop; the group really gelled and there was great banter and singing! I did have a quiet chuckle as the 4 of you carefully folded yourselves into the one car along with your hares! Jo xx"

20 Oct 25'

Sarah Robins reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"I had an amazing day with Jo making my hare. She is a great teacher who carefully guided us all step by step through the stages, to finish with a sculpture I felt really proud of. It was an extremely relaxing and therapeutic activity in a gorgeous setting. I would highly recommend it."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sarah - the day is very busy, so I'm really happy to know you also found it relaxing and therapeutic. I love the messy plaster stage! Jo xx"

18 Oct 25'

Julia Hadley reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"This was our second visit to Jo and it was as excellent as the first, she is so enthusiastic, she makes the whole day a wonderful experience and you go take home with a creation to be proud of. Thank you Jo it was wonderful!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Lovely to see you and Sara again Julia! Wonderful sculptures once more - friends for your original ones 🤗 Jo xx"

16 Oct 25'

Jane Bidwell reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"We had a fab day with Jo, making our Hares, really enjoyed the day and everything went smoothly, Jo and Andy explained everything really well. I’m also really pleased with my hare, especially as I’m not really artistic!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane. It was great having you and Jules here in the studio and we are so happy you are pleased with your hare. I believe everyone has an artistic streak in them! Jo xx"

14 Oct 25'

Gill Snell reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Thank you Jo, we had a really lovely day, you are such a skilled and patient teacher and we were so pleased with the sculptured hares that we were able to take home. Your two cockapoos were a gorgeous distraction, the surroundings in which you teach are gorgeous too and so relaxing. Best craft course that we have attended by far, enjoyed it so much that we have already booked onto the slate art course for next year, so looking forward to seeing you again then. 100% recommend this to others."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"It was lovely to have you and Rachel in the studio Gill. I'm so lucky to have this space to share with everyone. Looking forward to seeing you again next year at the Slate Art workshop 😃. Jo x"

12 Oct 25'

Angela Digby reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Fabulous day from start to finish with a very impressive end result that will be a great addition to my garden. Beautiful venue and warm welcome from Jo and her husband. Would highly reccomend."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Angela 🤗 So glad you enjoyed the day and now have a fabulous sculpture for your garden. Jo xx"

28 Sep 25'

Theresa Perkins reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"Amazing! Thoroughly recommend, one of the best courses I have been on. Jo is an excellent teacher talking you through each part of the process with clear detailed instructions which resulted in everyone producing a sculpture to be proud of. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Theresa! Really honoured that you rate the workshop as one of the best you have been on 🤗. Lots of lovely hares made on the day. Jo xx"

9 Sep 25'

Sandrina Gay reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Slate workshop experience was excellent Jo is so generous with use of materials and her knowledge and originality are a joy Great time hopefully will be back Her extra packs include every possible item you could need . Extraordinary value "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sandrina We're just back from a holiday in Ireland, where I found some beautiful black sandstone rock. Our luggage became a lot heavier! The pieces will be fabulous in the slate art. I hope you have a fabulous time making up the kit you took home. Jo xx"

9 Sep 25'

Georgie Whiting reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"I had a wonderful day creating 2 pieces of slate art. This is the third course I've attended with the incredible guidance of Jo. She has that rare quality of of demonstrating the techniques required quickly but unrushed, using a gentle humour which helps you remember. Throughout the day she keeps an experienced eye on us all without being intrusive. She makes suggestions which normally turn out to be just what was needed and will help if you need it. At the end of the day you will take home totally individual work produced by you. I'm not particularly arty but I love having a go. This is the perfect environment for that. Jo is a gifted artist, a gentle and patient mentor and a lovely person. Don't think too long whether to sign up, her courses go so quickly. All this is set in her studio in her beautiful garden in the Suffolk countryside. I'm looking out for the next course I want to try. Thank you again Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"wow Georgie, what a heart warming review - thank you so much. I'm typing this reply in my studio surrounded by dozens of drying marmox backing boards which I have sealed the edges of and prepared the hanging mounts. These will be ready for my next slate art workshops! Hope to see you again soon 🤗! Jo xx"

6 Sep 25'

Steph reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"I’ve done two of Jo’s slate workshops - one making two small pieces and one making a larger piece. Jo is an amazing artist and makes crafting alongside her easy. Her workshop is in her beautiful garden, so is a lovely place to craft in - her cute dogs and kitten also add a level of magic to the day! Jo has a huge array of beautiful slate, glass, tiles and wonderful ‘bits’ to choose from. The workshop is well paced. Jo models each step of the process and is on hand to help you with every step of your make. At the end of the day, you leave with a huge sense of satisfaction and a beautiful piece of art that can go in your home or garden. If you enjoy being creative and are looking for a new craft to try, I’d recommend self-taught Jo. Give it a go - you won’t regret it!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Steph! Lovely to see you back in the studio to make your larger piece. It was really great - and I'm glad you strung it so you could hang it in each direction. See you again next year 🤗😄👍 Jo xx"

6 Sep 25'

Jen Clark reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Jo is a fantastic teacher, and doing the mosaics was just great. It was simple pleasure at it's very best. The value for money too is really good. Thank you and am planning my next workshop!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Than you Jen. So glad you enjoyed the day. As you say, it's simple pleasure, going at your own pace with lovely surroundings. Would love to see you back in the studio! Jo xx"

6 Sep 25'

Helen reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Had a wonderful day at Jo’s workshop,she is such a friendly,approachable teacher and made the whole experience fun and relaxing."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Helen. Your slate art was lovely and will bring 'life' to wherever you place them. Jo xx"