Jo Garden Art reviews

23 Apr 23'

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

"What a fabulous day. I was so pleased with my finished "Hare", being a complete beginner I was surprised by the standard I was able to achieve... thanks to the excellent friendly tuition from Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Philip - really happy you enjoyed the day and went away with an unexpectedly fabulous hare sculpture! Jo x"

20 Apr 23'

Niki R reviewed: Small outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit (30cm) with full video instructions by Jo Garden Art

"Absolutely loved achieving my first outdoor hare plaster sculpture! From the excitement of unpacking the kit, to watching Jo's wonderful video, browsing the comprehensive instructions, and then working through foiling the armature with my little message inside, applying Modroc, getting messy with the plaster, painting and finally gilding, it was immersive joy from start to finish. Thank you Jo, I'm going for the big hare next, can't wait!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Niki! Each stage is so different and the hare morphs through to when the gilt cream brings it to life. The large hare will be so much fun now you know the process 😊🙌 Jo x"

20 Apr 23'

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

"Excellent two day course. Inspiring surroundings and inspiring teacher in Jo. Recommend highly. Particularly good for small group event ie for a group of friends or family V happy with my ‘family stack’ and leaping hare."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Gill - those 'family stacks' are getting taller every time one is made! So glad you also managed to make the leaping hare from the kit you purchased previously - you certainly managed to get through a lot in the two days! Well done! Jo xx"

16 Apr 23'

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

"Wow, what can I say. a fabulous venue, brilliant tutorlage, such a fun few days. Please don't be frightened to have a go, this is my 2nd time and I'm keen to go on the waiting list for my third. I loved every minute of it. Jo is professional, friendly and most of all so very patient. A great fun course to do, whatever you decide to make. ENJOY I certainly did. Be brave, be adventurous, but most of all do have fun along the way. Best wishes, Jo Hardebeck x"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review Jo! Your copper patinated cat was wonderful - the blues and greens of the patination will continue to change as it weathers outside. I wonder if your cat tail will become an overnight roost for birds like mine! See you in 2024. Jo xx"

12 Apr 23'

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

"I attended the one day Hare sculpture workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Jo explained the process step by step and guided us through each stage, as well as keeping us supplied with tea and coffee. Small friendly group of people, lovely atmosphere, wonderful well equipped studio in a magnificent garden. I was very pleased with my completed sculpture. I had a great day and would highly recommend! I am very much looking forward to attending the mosaic workshop. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Nicki - Really glad you enjoyed the day making your medium sized hare. I hope he/she is now residing in your garden! I look forward to seeing you back in the studio for the slate mosaic workshop. Jo xx"

8 Apr 23'

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

"Amazing day .Jo is such a great teacher we had the most amazing time ."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane! You all made wonderful hares and I look forward to seeing the group of you back for another workshop. Jo xx"

6 Apr 23'

Liz LR reviewed: Bronze clay duo 'Hare' & 'Sleeping Cat' sculpting kit

"I purchased the two Sleeping Cat sculpting kits for a collegues leaving present. It came very well packaged and the kit looked to have everything needed. Jo was really lovely and accomodating!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Liz - really happy to change kit contents to suit and glad the parcel reached you in time for your colleagues leaving presentation. Jo x"

4 Apr 23'

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

"Massive applause to Jo, an absolutely fabulous day. Wonderful venue and thorough teaching..... amazing artwork/sculptures being produced. Due to having 4 children, I have already booked another sculpting day and 3 slate workshops!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Yay! Thank you Candice! So happy you enjoyed the day making your wonderful hare and finishing it in the dark copper metal - absolutely lovely. Looking forward to seeing you back in the studio for the slate workshops and second hare day! Jo xx"

2 Apr 23'

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

"Thank you so much Jo, I had a great time and I can’t believe being a complete novice that I brought home a leaping hare sculpture. It was a very enjoyable day, you made us all very welcome and thank you for sharing your expertise."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Jeanette! Despite both your initial worries about creating your leaping hares successfully - I think they came out better than my example! Well done to both you and your sister! Jo x"

2 Apr 23'

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

"Thank you Jo for an interesting and enjoyable day. A nice relaxing course, in idyllic surroundings. Thank you for looking after us all so well. Would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in producing their very own hare work of art."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Marion - very enjoyable workshop with lovely people attending. So glad you found it relaxing and went away with a lovely hare sculpture. Jo x"

2 Apr 23'

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

"What a fabulous experience! Thankyou Jo for your help, patience and expertise in making our hare sculptures! Thoroughly enjoyed the day and love what he created!! 100% recommend this course. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thanks Cathy! Really pleased you both enjoyed the day. Hope your lovely hares are now happily residing in their new home. Jo x"

26 Mar 23'

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

"With a love of all things ‘hare’ this seemed the perfect course for me! Jo’s communication from booking until the wave from her drive was second to none. Both Jo and Andy are the warmest, most welcome people. I went with a friend, but you could easily book in on your own and enjoy the day just as much. Examples and explanation throughout the day fantastic and… what I loved about Jo was that she shared everything she knew re. Resources etc, nothing was a secret and if you wanted to have a go at home you left with enough info. to purchase resources yourself ( or be lazy like me and bought one of Jo’s kits). Wonderful day, beautiful surroundings, lovely people :) "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a wonderful review Sally - thank you so much! I love to share information that will enable anyone to enjoy crafting at home and hope you enjoy making the leaping hare kit. Hope to see you back in the studio! Jo xx"

26 Mar 23'

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

"Had a fabulous day in the studio. Very much enjoyed the experience"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Ginette! So glad we managed to move Sally's original booking to a date you could come as well. Your running hare was fabulous! Jo xx"

25 Mar 23'

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

"A most enjoyable day, my husband couldn't believe I had made my leaping Hare statue myself in one day. Jo was very patient, everything explained fully and helped when you thought you were going wrong. Both Jo and her husband made the whole group welcoming considering we were invading their home. May well consider a 2 day course sometime next year."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Well done on a fabulous leaping hare Katrina! So glad you enjoyed the day and went away with something special. Would be great to see you back in the studio! Jo xx"

25 Mar 23'

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

"What a fantastic day, Jo is a very patient and talented tutor. She promised we wouldn't believe what we were going to take home and she wasn't wrong, simply stunning sculptures from everyone. This is amazing value for money. You take home a stunning hare and have a new found talent!! Awesome!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jackie! I always have a secret smile to myself at the beginning of a workshop when people are doubting they will end up with something that resembles a hare. The process rarely fails 😄. Have great fun with your second hare and just make contact if you want to go over the 'rusting' effect process. Jo xx"

25 Mar 23'

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

"Loved the day completely, Jo explained every stage clearly and helped us with suggestions along the way having such a lot of experience. I couldn't believe how in one day, what started as wire could be transformed into such a beautiful hare (you can choose different poses). The process was relaxed and not hurried with lots of chatting between us, giving a lovely atmosphere. The preparation of all materials was pre-prepared for us and so we could get started asap. The location is amazing with many other artworks dotted around a beautiful garden. I would definitely recommend this course to all, even those who don't usually do crafting as you will end the day taking home a piece you can be proud of."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lynn & Jeff - I'm so pleased you both enjoyed the day and went away with fabulous hares. The process is so enjoyable with different experiences throughout the day as you create your sculpture. Thank you for your kind words about our garden. Jo xx"

20 Mar 23'

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

"This was a fabulous two day course. I had done one of Jo's hare kits at home, which is how I found out about her course. I did a 4 ft crane in the two days, and the rust / copper finish that Jo enabled me to achieve is fantastic. She is a great tutor, someone who shows you but does not do it for you which is always such a relief for me! The studio is exceptionally well equipped, Jo and Andy were very welcoming and the house and garden surroundings are beautiful, I would really recommend this course."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Angie - and also for sending the great photo of your crane looking out over the pond sitting next to the large hare you made out of the kit! The rust finish looked gorgeous and will get even better over time. So pleased you enjoyed the experience. Jo xx"

19 Mar 23'

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

"This course was so much fun. For someone with no previous experience, it was relaxed, well paced and to go away with my own masterpiece at the end - fabulous! Huge thanks to Jo and Andy for making us feel so welcome, and for guiding through the process - can’t wait to return again and explore the artistic side I never knew I had."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Richard. It was great watching you create your huge leaping hare and dousing it in iron filings to create a rust finish. It is always a privilege to unlock artistic skills in people who visit the studio. We all have them! I look forward to your return visit. Jo x "

19 Mar 23'

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

"I was lucky to get a space on a 2 Day Workshop with Jo to work on a large dog sculpture. The result was just simply amazing and I am so pleased and proud of my sculpture. Work is great fun under Jo's watchful eye who will help and advise in such a lovely manner making one feel very empowered. Warning, the experience is addictive, this was my second workshop and I have a booking for next year to attend with my husband and am waitlisted for another one this year! I thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend Jo and her classes. This an experience everybody who likes to be creative or wants to be should experience. Go and book, you will not be disappointed! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Rita! Your dog was amazing and will look great in any space you display him. I look forward to seeing you back here again for further adventures ... ! Jo xx"

18 Mar 23'

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

"Fantastic course, learnt so much from Jo. Thoroughly recommend anyone to attend this course. Both Jo and Andy very welcoming. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jackie - your 'sun salute lady' was lovely and I'm sure will look fabulous in your garden. The rust you finished her in will gradually change as she enjoys the different weather conditions! Jo x"

13 Mar 23'

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

"Really fantastic day with Jo and Andy. Wasn’t sure how well I’d get on with making my hare but with Jo’s patient guidance and clear explanation, I ended up with a sculpture I’m really proud of! Jo doesn’t stint on materials and generously provided a little touch-up kit to bring home, which was fab. I’d thoroughly recommend the course and am planning on coming back with other friends soon! Thanks Jo - I loved it!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sarah - a very enjoyable workshop and I'm so pleased you loved making your fabulous hare sculpture. I always hope people do not need the touch-up kit - but it's there just in case! Looking forward to seeing you again in the future, Jo x"

13 Mar 23'

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

"Jo is amazing tutor (and I say that as an ex trainer myself!!). She is warm, friendly, informative and helpful. The studio is bright and airy and set in her lovely garden. She really does think of everything - even take home packs with information so you don't need to worry about taking notes on the day and can concentrate on 'hands-on' enjoyment. I had no experience of this craft and did not expect to achieve much - mainly booked for the fun and interest - but came away with a lovely hare that I am very proud of (and surprised by!). Lots of help and refreshments during the day and even two lovely cuddly dogs if you feel inclined to fuss furry friends! We can't wait to go back and take friends and family to future courses. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Anne - I very much appreciate your heart warming words about how I run the workshop. It's a pleasure having 'work' that brings enjoyment to others and is also such fun for myself. Looking forward to seeing you and your friends & family back in the studio. Jo xx"

12 Mar 23'

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

"I have, over the years, had many workshop experiences but never one in the same league as Jo's Hare workshop. Every detail was perfect from the greeting we had on arriving to the regular drinks/chocolate offered throughout the day. The patience , artistry, and skills of Jo (and hubby Andy!) were evident on every single part of the process being meticulously explained and then shown - and she also gave "Paul Hollywood" hugs (so much nicer than a handshake!) I am so proud of my 'comical' hare which is sitting proudly in the front bay window - a truly brilliant day with great company - txu Jo and Andy"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Sally! You deserved every Hollywood Hug given 🙌😄. You upgraded to a large hare and made a fabulous job - creating a hare scratching her ear with the other ear flopped over the top. I mentioned one of our Cockapoo dogs often has a 'flopped' ear, so you named your hare after her - Mia! Great fun. Jo xx"

6 Mar 23'

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

"A brilliant weekend. This was my first time with Jo having been recommended by a friend. I was thrilled to come home with a sculpture that I am really proud of. Jo guides you through the process but encourages you to develop your own ideas. The studio is a superb environment to work in, surrounded by a garden full of sculptures for inspiration. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue Your leaping hare was a great success and the rusty finish will keep developing over the next few weeks. Also glad you enjoyed making your little clay pig on day 2 whilst waiting for paint to dry on your main sculpture! Jo x"

6 Mar 23'

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

"Another brilliant two day workshop with Jo. This time making a running hare to join my leaping hare. Jo is such a brilliant tutor and makes everyone feel relaxed from the moment they arrive. Working on a sculpture is so therapeutic in such a calm environment. Not forgetting Andy (Jo's husband) who makes the armatures from which the sculptures are formed and take on a life of their own. I would highly recommend either the one or two day courses as no previous experience is necessary. Thank you Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Angie It was fabulous having you back in the studio to create a companion to your original large leaping hare made last year. I look forward to seeing a photo of them together! Don't hesitate to make contact if you have any questions before applying the rust finish to your original hare using the products I supplied. It is a great effect! Jo xx"