Jo Garden Art reviews

17 Oct 21'

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

"I booked Jo’s workshop after visiting a Rodin exhibition and being inspired to try sculpture. Jo’s friendly approach and professional tutoring made this experience so accessible and enjoyable that I booked another workshop shortly afterwards. The setting for the course is beautiful, Jo and Andy are super helpful and welcoming. The outcome from both 2-day courses was magical: just like my first sculpture which I’ve called magic man. Would give this course a 10/10 ?? and highly recommend it to anyone."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Caroline - you are such a pleasure to work with and your interpretation of a 3D sculpture from your amazing Magic Man drawing was gorgeous. Looking forward to mulling over another project! Jo x"

11 Oct 21'

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

"An amazing day creating a leaping hare with Jo. Jo was incredibly knowledgeable and made you feel at ease learning this new skill. The day was paced well, where you felt you had time to work on each element before moving on. Jo makes you feel very welcome and at home within her beautiful studio and garden. I purchased some of Jo's kits to do at home and have subsequently made two more sculptures following her comprehensive guides and the skills learned on the day. Thank you Jo, it was totally worth travelling hundreds if miles to come and do this"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Harriet! And thank you also for sending me those wonderful photos of your racing greyhound and sitting spaniel made from your bespoke kits bought at the workshop. They were really good ;-) I am constantly humbled by how far people travel for my workshops and really happy you felt it was worthwhile. Hope to see you again! Jo x"

10 Oct 21'

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

"One of the best days out! I thought I wasn’t creative. How wrong was I! I have the most beautiful leaping hare as a result of the most wonderful day. Under Jo’s watchful eye, her easy manner and expert knowledge guided us through the process of creating what I can only describe as a masterpiece! I met lovely people and came away fulfilled and dare I say rather smug with my fantastic hare sculpture. Will definitely be doing another course. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Thank you Jo and my fellow course mates."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue ;-) We all have masterpieces buried inside us! Well done on your amazing leaping hare and I'm so happy you enjoyed the day. Jo xx"

8 Oct 21'

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

"Had a fantastic day with a group of friends at one of Jo's workshops this week. Jo and her husband welcomed us into their home and the beautiful surroundings of Jo's workshop. The course was great fun and Jo led us patiently through each step so that we all came away with a hare sculpture that we had slowly fallen in love with during the day - each had it's own name by the time we left. Would thoroughly recommend this workshop to anyone, no previous experience needed at all. Our group will definitely be back for another day of fun with Jo in the near future."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen! The hares created seem to take on their own life as the day progresses - such a lovely process. Would love to see you back again in 2022! Jo x"

7 Oct 21'

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

"What a great day - would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone. We had a lot of fun, learned some new skills and came away with a lovely reminder. Thanks Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Esther ;-) It's rare that anyone has created a sculpture in the way I've developed, so it's great fun showing everyone what they can do with that sequence of processes. Well done on your lovely hare ;-) Jo x"

7 Oct 21'

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

"Just had a Fantastic day at this Hare workshop. Jo is amazing. I never thought I would be able to make something so lovely. I went with friends and we had such a fun day and all came away very proud of our creations. The studio is in the most beautiful setting and Jo and her husband made us feel so welcome. I can’t recommend this workshop highly enough."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Claire - we both really enjoy the workshops and love facilitating the day. Your hare was gorgeous - well done ;-) Jo x"

7 Oct 21'

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

"What a fantastic day. Jo is an amazing teacher, we learnt so much and we are all delighted with our Hares. We laughed and giggled all the way through and Jo was so patient and kind with us. I can't wait to come on another course..."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Gill! I so much enjoyed the day ;-) Well done on your Verdigris finished leaping hare! Jo xx"

26 Sep 21'

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

"I had a wonderful two days Jo was so helpful and I was able to make something far beyond expectation - will be going again"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Margaret ;-) Your owl was just gorgeous - and finishing it in rust will mean the colour keeps changing as weather affects the iron particles. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2022! Jo x"

24 Sep 21'

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

"Absolutely brilliant day! Jo is an expert facilitator and a wonderful host. Great location. A really enjoyable and relaxing day - highly recommended!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you John! So glad you and Sam had a great day - I do believe your hare had record breaking length of ears ;-)"

17 Sep 21'

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

"I had a brilliant day on Jo's workshop and took home a sculpture I'm incredibly proud of too. Jo put all of us on the course at ease and made the whole process so much fun as well as taking us through all the technicalities of producing the sculpture. I can't wait to go back and make something else! Thank you Jo ?"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Dawn! I am writing this response just before my guests arrive for the second day of a two day workshop - we made some really interesting armatures for this one; a long leaping hare, a racing greyhound, an eagle owl and a man dancing on the earth with a moon in the background! Hope to see you at another workshop, Jo x"

7 Sep 21'

Karen Moynihan reviewed: Large Outdoor Plaster Hare sculpture kit

"I have absolutely loved making the hare. There was no shortage of supplies, and the instructions were very straightforward. It is excellent value, and the finishe piece looks amazing"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to place a review Karen. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the experience and ended up with a fabulous hare sculpture you can pop in your garden. Jo x"

6 Sep 21'

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

"A full and most enjoyable day. Good pace, clear instructions and support when required. Purpose built studio was ideal. A bonus is that all the hares from our group looked great, all individual characters from the same tuition. Highly recommended for all."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thanks Sandra ;-) I love my studio so much and it's been a blessing during the Covid months. I know where you are coming from about the individual characters of the hares - they all start out exactly the same, but morph during the day through the touch of their creators! Jo x"

3 Sep 21'

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

"What a truly fantastic fun filled day. This was my 2nd workshop and it was as brilliant as the first. Jo and Andy are so welcoming and kind. The day flew past as we were guided gently, laughed lots and chatted continually. Home with a second amazing Hare full of personality that has brought smiles to so many already and each time I look at them, they bring back such warm memories. Thank you Jo and Andy for an inspirational experience. I will definitely be back xxxx"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Gillian - the workshop was so much fun and all of your hares were gorgeous ;-) So happy the second workshop was as good as the first for you - that means a huge amount to me. Jo x"

3 Sep 21'

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

"Had a fabulous day for a friend’s special birthday, Jo made us feel so welcome. We all made amazing hare sculptures, thoroughly recommend a day with Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Amanda! Just loved yesterday's workshop - so glad you all enjoyed it ;-) Jo x"

2 Sep 21'

janet reviewed: Sculpt your own Faithful Dog!

"Fab kit. Generous supplies of materials and very comprehensive instructions. I had a fantastic time sculpting my dog and thrilled with the result"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Hi Janet - Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of the Faithful Dog Kit. Tula, the Cockapoo who is one of the 'templates' had a nasty accident a couple of weeks ago and I've just returned from the vets where she had her 10 stitches out, poor thing. However, she is all recovered but will have a big scar across her chest - perhaps I will need to do a new sculpture of her!!!!"

30 Aug 21'

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

"Well what a day, what a course!! Absolutely delighted (and amazed) with my sculpture. Not being a particularly arty type, the whole process was a revelation. Lovely fun bunch of 5 other ladies and what a talented teacher Jo is. She started by describing the process, then demonstrated. We had a ‘go’ under her watchful eye and could ask for direction & help at any stage. Jo is....endlessly helpful, patient, kind and great fun. Who wouldn’t enjoy a workshop like this, highly recommended and going again next month for a two day course ??"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Trudi! I can't wait to see what you create on the two day workshop ;-) Plus you will have time to make a human sculpture on the second day! Really looking forward to seeing you back here, Jo x"

30 Aug 21'

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

"What a fantastic day! A friend and I travelled and stayed overnight in order to do this course and it was well worth the overall eight hour drive. You couldn't fail to enjoy spending a day in Jo's wonderful studio. Jo was very welcoming and is such fun. She is also a brilliant teacher and guided us every step of the way. There were a lovely group of ladies and we all came away very proud of our masterpieces. It was so interesting seeing a wire armature turn into a beautiful hare, as none of us could imagine we'd be able to create something like that! There was a completely relaxed atmosphere with plenty of tea, coffee and chocolate on hand and lots of laughs! Would highly recommend this to anyone and would love to return again! Thank you Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"wow - what a lovely review, thank you Helen! You did an amazing job managing to create your medium sized hare in the same time as the smaller ones - I was really impressed ;-) Thank you for travelling so far and would love to see you back here again. Jo x"

30 Aug 21'

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

"The 'One Day Workshop' was given to me as a gift and what a fabulous gift too! A lovely day, relaxed, great location, lovely surroundings and amazing tuition from Jo. Going home with a hare sculpture that actually resembles a hare and that I will be very happy for others to see, can't wait to show him off. Can definitely recommend and looking forward to going back for the two day workshop next year."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Heidi! Saturday was a great day with great people. Looking forward to seeing what you will make on a 2 day workshop!!! Jo x"

27 Aug 21'

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

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was overjoyed with my finished running hare. A fantastic birthday gift!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Christine - a lovely day all round ;-) Well done on making your running hare which can be a bit fiddly in places, but turned out better than my version!!! Hope to see you again, Jo x"

24 Aug 21'

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

"Did the one day course just over a week ago. Absolutely fantastic. The course is easy to follow, all materials supplied, including chocolate and beverages. I came home with my leaping hare and am so proud of it. I am now going to book the two day course."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Yay! Thanks Gill - looking forward to seeing you at the end of October ;-) Jo x"

22 Aug 21'

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

"What a fun day! I'd had no previous experience of sculpting and came home with a wonderful hare. Jo was great, very knowledgeable and was on hand throughout the day. Highly recommend."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mel! Really glad you enjoyed the day and was so pleased with everyone's gorgeous hares ;-) Jo xx"

16 Aug 21'

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

"Thanks Jo for a wonderful 2 days of learning and laughing. I am more pleased with my mad Pukekos than I ever could have imagined. I can’t wait to see them running around the garden. I loved getting the chance to try another technique as well and am looking forward to creating more using the home kits. Thanks again."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Tessa! Your Pukekos were so much fun to plan ready for the workshop and then watch you create to a perfect match of the outrageous colours they display ;-) I wonder how many people will read this review then look up what a Pukeko is!!! Thank you for trailing out the forthcoming Human Sculpture Kit - your 'lady reading a book' was fabulous. Jo x"

16 Aug 21'

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

"What a fantastic day we had last Sunday at Jo's Hare Workshop. I took my friend for her surprise 60th birthday present and could not have been more delighted with the experience. Jo and her lovely husband made us all feel so relaxed and welcome to their beautiful home. The studio is set in glorious gardens that provided all the inspiration one could hope for. Neither my friend nor I are creative souls and have no experience in art or sculpture making- so we were a little apprehensive at the possible outcome. We needn't have worried though! With expert yet gentle guidance Jo took us through each stage of the process fuelled by plenty of refreshments and encouragement from the other 4 participants. It was a magical day in every way and we got to take home two leaping hare sculptures that were beyond our expectations. I cannot recommend this experience more highly than to say that - if I could- I would do a workshop every month and try everything. My friend and I came away feeling as if we had created something wonderful- and we truly had. Thank you Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Sue! I'm so glad we finally beat the Covid postponements and finally had your friends surprise birthday present. Trying something new is always daunting and the big thrill for me at the end of each workshop is seeing people achieve a little magic ;-) Thank you for recommending the workshop and it would be a pleasure seeing both of you back again! Perhaps on a 2 day workshop for a bigger challenge!!!!! Jo x"

15 Aug 21'

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

"Had a lovely two days with Jo. She's a great teacher and gave us all lots of attention and instruction. She has a great studio and a garden full of inspiration. I'm very happy with my rusty leaping hare. Added bonus was trialling a new kit with Jo. We learnt a different technique to the one we used on the hares and had an extra piece to bring home. All very inspiring."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Caroline ;-) your rusty hare will keep changing as the iron content of the coating matures - it's a lovely 'alchemy' process. Thank you again for taking the challenge of trialling my new Human Sculpture Kit and creating a fabulous cobra Yoga pose lady in air-drying clay. You really have a flair for sculpture! Jo x"

14 Aug 21'

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

"Had a fabulous 2 days with Jo, this is an excellent and very friendly and helpful course, Thanks Jo my Hare will look great in the garden, thanks also for the laid back approach you have with teaching an old dog new tricks, i shall have fun doing my leaping hare and look forward to hopefully coming back next year. Many thanks again x"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Wendy ;-) I enjoyed seeing your ear-scratching hare come to life - I hope he has a long life in your garden! Have a great time making your leaping hare and hopefully will see you again in 2022! Jo xx"