Jo Garden Art reviews

Pip Hughes reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Thanks Jo and Andy I loved the 2 day workshop. We had so much fun and I came home with my abstract horse which I am very pleased with. This is the third workshop I have been on and have had such a great time at every one. You get just as much help as you want or need so I have more booked. The atmosphere is so good and refreshing. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Pip - looking forward to seeing you again this year! Your horse was wonderful, with a slightly tilted head which added so much personality. I would have been very happy to give him space in my garden (but I doubt you would part with him!). Enjoy the changing colours you see on the copper patinated finish after rain and sun 🤗😘 Jo xx"

Steph Birkhead reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Fabulous two days with Jo making Maud a sitting hare, days filled with inspiration and laughter. Anyone thinking they cannot make a sculpture or slate art, think again, with Jo you can and thoroughly enjoy the experience. Looking forward to making a friend for Maud ! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Steph! I expect Maud will also be a little fed up with all the rain we are having (if you were brave enough to pop her outside!). Once she has a buddy, they can enjoy the British weather together 😄🤗. Jo xx"

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

"An excellent experience! Everyone on the course left with a unique hare that they were really proud of. Jo is highly skilled at enabling everyone to access their own creativity. It was the best course I have ever been on!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Rachel! It's always my pleasure to see what people can achieve with just a little nudge in the right direction 🤗. Delighted you enjoyed the workshop so much. Jo xxx"

Pat Court reviewed: Large Outdoor Plaster Hare sculpture kit

"This is my second Jo Garden large hare kit. Notified re posting and kit arrived very quickly. Well packaged and good instructions. I'm going to start him later this week. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Pat - it's wonderful you are making a partner for your current large hare 🥰 Have a lovely time, Jo xx"

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

"We completed the one day course hare making on 22nd March. There was 4 of us and we had a great day. Jo was great explaing each stage and was helpful coming round and advising. Definitely recommend this course. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Debbie - really happy the four of you enjoyed the day and went away with fabulous hares. Hope you enjoyed the remainder of your stay in Suffolk. Jo xx"

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

"We did the Hare sculpture workshop yesterday and had a great day. Jo was really good at explaining each step, on hand if help was needed but let you do your own thing as well. Very hospitable, we were looked after very well all day long. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere, we all interacted with each other and all made a variety of different hares. Would absolutely recommend doing this with friends or family as a treat . "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Julia - guests are always so friendly, I think it's because we all enjoy crafting! Lovely range of hares made over the day 🤗 Jo xx"

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

"I went on the one day Hare Sculpture workshop towards the end of March '24. It was really well organised and Jo was brilliant at helping and guiding everyone throughout the day. I was really pleased with my Hare, the sculpting technique is really simple but also very flexible and everyone's Hare came out as a unique piece. The location is lovely, the workroom is really bright and there is plenty of space. Jo has lots of example pieces so you can see how your Hare will look if you adjust the 'posture'. It is a very busy day with lots of stages to work through, but it's not too intense so it's still fun. I hope to go back again and make more sculptures or buy some kits and try to replicate at home."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue! I love how each hare ends up so individual despite the same starting point, materials and instructions. Just goes to show how each of us interprets processes differently! I look forward to seeing you again, Jo xxx"

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

"My daughter and I had a wonderful day together making hare sculptures. We both felt that Jo was a marvellous tutor and nothing was too much trouble for her in explanations and hands on help where required. She was so generous in every way and nothing was missing. Her attention to detail in what was required was amazing even down to the little pots of paint to go home with. A really memorable day and the sun shone on the lovely grounds too. !! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lois 😊 I enjoy the little details! It takes me several days to pull together everything for the workshops and filling the goodie bags is my last task 🤗. so glad you both enjoyed the day. Jo xx"

Jackie reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Jo is amazing, what a couple of days! Jo had everything prepared, her calm and patient manner, explaining before we started and then with us every step to reassure, advise and help. The tea and Kit Kats to keep us going were very welcome 🤗. To finally get to our finished pieces, unique and special to us all, we all felt such an achievement. On the second day, I was making a large piece of slate art and a big bit fell off. Jo said we’d need a miracle….well, she made a miracle happen! Thank you. I drove home both excited and exhausted, everything held together, phew! Now taking pride of place in my kitchen and hall, I’d highly recommend spending a day here 👍"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Jackie! So glad to hear your large piece made it home intact! I hope all the additional highlight materials went on OK - it really was a work of art! Well done 👏👏👏 Jo xx"

Heather reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Really lovely day using materials I have not used before. Very friendly, with great hands on support. I got quite absorbed in the task and surprised myself with the results, as I do not consider myself artistic."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Heather - the process is very absorbing! You made some lovely pieces - everyone has some artistic skills hidden away 🤗. Jo x"

Gill Allan reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Jo, thank you for such a fantastic mosiac slate workshop. You are a brilliant tutor. I had a great day and really enjoyed myself. I love the two pieces I made and am looking forward to making the hare sculpture and the larger mosiac piece. Thank you to both you and Andy for your excellent hospitality. See you in August. xx"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Gill 🤗 Lovely work achieved and hopefully now up on your walls. Looking forward to seeing what you do with a larger piece on your next slate visit. See you in a sunnier and (hopefully) dryer August! Jo xx"

Jan reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Spent a very therapeutic day at this workshop today, thank you. Jo is a patient and thoughtful teacher and inspiration throughout the day and ewe all createdtwo amazing abstract pieces of slate art using the very wide range of slates, inclusions and bling available for us. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jan (and for your tips on the glass cutting tools!). My ever widening range of 'bling' is beginning to overtake the studio 😆👍. Your pieces were lovely and I hope you are enjoying looking at them at home. Jo xx"

Angie Weston reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Another fabulous two day course with Jo. Having previously made to large hares, I thought I would try the two day Slate Workshops. What a wonderful way to spend two days! On arrival, I knew nothing about working with slate but as always, Jo explained everything that we needed to know in order to create two small pieces and one larger piece on the second day. Jo is so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking of trying something a bit different. Thank you Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Angie. All your pieces were lovely and I hope are now displayed up on walls at home. Hope to see you again! Jo xx"

Pip Hughes reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"What a great day! This was the second workshop I have attended the first was to make a Hare garden sculpture which I loved. The second a Slate mosaic workshop which is completely different but just as great! I have booked 3 more workshops and I'm really looking forward them. Thanks Jo and Andy for the best creatives, well organised and fun workshops I have attended"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"So lovely to see you again Pip! Really glad you enjoyed the slate workshop and hope you have your 2 lovely pieces up on the wall 🤗. Looking forward to having you back in the studio hopefully with better weather and no need for wellies!!! Jo x"

Jools PetrieSymes reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"A second visit to Jo's workshop and a wonderful 2 days were spent creating and fulfilling my dream of making an owl. Jo is an inspirational person who helps everyone bring out thier artistic self with her patience, skill, kindness and fun. Everyone can achieve on this course. The environment is peaceful and enhances your creative ability. Thank you Jo and Andy 🦉😁"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Your Owl was wonderful Jools! Well done 🙌. What a relief when it fitted into your car 😆. A lovely workshop with lovely guests. Jo xx"

Richard Rogers reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Recently attended this 2-day sculpture workshop in Norfolk with Jo. Learning new skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere made the experience truly special. Jo's guidance added a calm touch, making it a perfect way to spend a couple of days immersed in creativity."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Richard - your extra large abstract dog was fantastic! Thank goodness he managed to fit into your car 😆🙌. What a statement piece for wherever you decide to place him. Well done! Jo xx"

Carol Parker reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"This workshop was utterly amazing and I enjoyed every single second. Jo is a wonderful tutor, everything was organised and explained, with ample space to work. Jo's studio is a beautiful inspiration too. Being an absolute beginner to sculpting, I was thrilled with the piece I created by the end of the two days under Jo's excellent and patient tuition. I highly recommend Jo's workshop and if you are new to sculpture then don't be nervous, Jo will talk you through it and you'll have a wonderful time."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Carol 😘 I loved your fabulous abstract dog finished in patina copper (the first one finished in that metal paint - and I'm sure not the last!). I'm so lucky to have my modern workshop - the best 60th birthday present ever! Jo xx"

Sandra Fernando reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Finished the two day course today and I am blown away by the sculpture I have created thanks to Jo. The setting is beautiful and idyllic. Jo and Andy were incredible hosts, really welcoming, supportive and good fun. The care and attention to detail is evident in every aspect of how the course is built and the supplied materials were carefully selected and of a very high standard. Jo is passionate in ensuring you learn to create something that is truly beautiful and reflective of your own voice. Her ability to spot a tiny tweak that would transform the piece was truly remarkable and handled very sensitively - recognising when you were not completely happy with what you have done. My fellow students were lovely and the relaxed atmosphere meant we had a shared bond throughout the workshop and many laughs. I thoroughly recommend this course and hope you find Jo as inspirational as I have! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a wonderful review Sandra, thank you so much. Your wonderful cat will be much admired! And those long, long copper whiskers were fabulous 😃. Well done. Jo xx"

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

"What a fabulous day, Jo was amazing guiding us through our hare sculptures at a lovely pace with clear and helpful advice all the way. I shared the day with my friend and a lovely small group of fellow makers, lots of concentration and cheerful chats. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone of any skill level. Thank you Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Hilary - it was a lovely group which jelled right from the start! So glad you both enjoyed the day and went away with lovely hares. Jo xx"

Tracey-Anna Smith reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"My lovely friend Hilary bought me a hare making day for my 60th birthday ( very generous) what an amazing present it proved to be. I can honestly say I can't remember a more enjoyable day. Jo was brilliant at teaching us at a pace and level that never felt daunting. Great size class and classroom. I never in a million years would have thought that I could make something so beautiful! Thanks to Jo and her lovely husband for a wonderful day. ( And to Hilary for her gift) I would very much recommend it."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a lovely review - thank you Tracey 🤗 Your leaping hare was wonderful. I'm so pleased you loved your birthday treat! Jo x"

Rosemary Lochery reviewed: Large human sculpture Kit (50cm)

"Did two dog sculptures to go with my thin man. Very straightforward to follow Jo’s instructions. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Rosemary - and also for sending the fabulous photo! Just loved your dog poses 🤗👍 Jo x"

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

"Thank you Jo for a brilliant day. I gave my sister the hare sculpting day as a Christmas present and of course I had to come too! I had seen the leaping hare in a window of a coffee shop / cafe in Norfolk and when I enquired about it I couldn’t believe it had been made by the owner at one of Jo’s workshops. Even more unbelievably I can’t believe my hare looked like a hare once finished. Jo was very informative and helpful and guided us where necessary to make tweaks if needed. Thank you Jo ( and Andy) you made us very welcome in your beautiful home and studio. Lisa "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lisa ;-) I was so moved by your story of seeing the hare sculpture in a cafe and researching it back to my workshop! Your own leaping hare was gorgeous and you should be very proud. Jo xx"

Wenda reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Second course for me and with Jo's unending enthusiasm, advice and encouragement. I made the most beautiful cat sculpture, who will be gracing the garden from Spring. It takes a lot to ensure that everyone on these courses is given the attention and help they need but Jo and Andy are without doubt the dynamic duo and we all left with completed works of art, every question answered and armed with contacts to continue making things. I can't put into words the fun we all had even though we were all focussing on our work. Just counting the months until I can come again!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Wenda for this lovely review. Andy's armature making welding skills are invaluable for these two day workshops. It's lovely having a small class to be able to focus on each individual sculpture - and I must admit to needing a deep bath and (very) large glass of wine to celebrate at the end of the second day! I'll see you again I'm sure! Jo xx"

Angie reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"Another great two day course with Jo, sculpting an owl this time. A very enjoyable weekend. Jo and Andy are so knowledgeable, helpful and lovely. And a great setting too. Would thoroughly recommend. "

Brenda reviewed: Sculpture workshop two days with Jo Garden Art in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"This was amazing. I am so pleased I waited to do the course, I learned so much and created such a great sculpture in just a weekend, all thanks to the uber talented Jo Garden Art, ably assisted by Andy. Jo's comprehensive understanding of the alchemy of paints and textures really added to the weekend along with her experimental style. Loved it. Looking forward to going back."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Brenda - your leaping dog sculpture was fabulous and I cannot wait to hear how the blackened iron metal finish develops over the next few weeks once he is outside. I just love the alchemy of it all! Looking forward to seeing you in the studio again, Jo xx"