Jo Garden Art reviews

3 Aug 21'

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

"I had a fantastic day sitting side by side with my best friend, making a leaping hare! Jo was a superb tutor - giving clear and simple instructions, happy to repeat them when I wasn't listening(!) and showing us step-by-step how to create our individual sculptures. It was a wonderful experience, being "allowed" to make art again and encouraged to do so! Jo is a fabulous facilitator, appearing from nowhere with fresh paper for the tables, and bowls of clean water, brewing as much tea and coffee as you wish and always at hand to help and assist if we needed her. Beautiful studio set in very tranquil gardens which were full of interesting sculptures made by Jo. I HIGHLY recommend you book a workshop with Jo - it is art for the soul. I'm delighted with my leaping hare!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Ann - what a lovely review, thank you so much. I love being busy, so juggling the processes throughout the day is fun for me and hopefully nice for everyone attending. You are right - Art is for the soul and anyone can enjoy some zen time in the studio. Hope to see you again! Jo x"

2 Aug 21'

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

"Amazing relaxing day. Jo provided good clear instructions even a beginner could follow. Absolutely wonderful day in a beautiful setting."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Ruth ;-) I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day and found the instructions easy. I do work on refining the details to ensure absolute beginners do achieve a sculpture they are proud of. Hope to see you again, kind regards Jo x"

28 Jul 21'

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

"Jo is a marvellous tutor. She guided us through the different stages and it was fantastic to see the hare sculpture emerge. Each one of our group created a different hare which reflected our personalities. I really enjoyed the day and hope to go back again."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Chris ;-) I love watching the evolvement of the hares at each stage. I understand that when the class first look at their own wire hare armature, it seems impossible to imagine what the final outcome will be! And you are right - the hares do reflect personalities - I really enjoy seeing the outcomes ;-) Jo x"

26 Jul 21'

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

"Had the most beautiful day making hares with Jo, she had the day planned perfectly. My sister has never made or even be able to draw stick men. With Jo's fabulous help and guidance she made a wonderful hare, she was totally shocked that she could create something so arty. Such a well organised day in an amazing art room, set in even more amazing beautiful and tranquil setting. Highly recommended."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Teresa ;-) And thank you for being brave enough to try the new patinated copper finish! Are the blue & greens still developing?! The finish looked amazing - I popped that short video on to my Facebook page if you take a peep (thank you for letting me do that). Would love to see you back here one day, Jo xx"

26 Jul 21'

Deborah O'Brien reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"I booked for myself and my two sisters to do this course and I couldn't have had a better time, we all came away with beautiful Hare sculptures. Jo made the entire process fun and easy and we all came away with new skills to have a go at home or we may come back and have a go at a bigger sculpture, Jo showed us photos some of her other students had made and they were awesome. I purchased one of the bigger hare kits, it has lots in it and I cant wait to have a go. The studio setting is fabulous and a walk around the large garden was worth the visit alone with lots of sculptures to see. It was a really fun day too. I highly recommend this course, thank you Jo we had a wonderful day and came home with sculptures we are all proud of."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a fabulous review - thank you Deborah ;-) I really enjoyed having you all in the studio together and seeing your various styles of hare sculptures develop throughout the day. Having a thunderstorm in the background whilst we made armatures together was a first for me! You managed to walk the paths cut through the grass just in time ;-) Would love to have you back for a two day workshop making a bigger sculpture! Enjoy the large hare kit. Jo x"

25 Jul 21'

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

"Good fun day very helpful and instructive, and chuffed with my results? l would recommend for anyone to, lovely setting and studio, and Jo is a pleasure to learn from, also keeps you supplied with drinks and giggles ?"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thanks Neil!!! I think your wonderful whit was the cause of many giggles on Saturday. I was a pleasure having you and your son at the workshop. Your hares were great and I'm so happy you were pleased with your running hare (with large butt!!!!). Jo x"

20 Jul 21'

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

"What a fantastic day! I absolutely loved the whole workshop, from start to finish. The setting is beautiful, Jo is a superb teacher, and I found the process totally absorbing and relaxing - and fun, too. I'm not particularly artistic, but I was delighted with the result and am more than happy to have 'Hercules' on display at home. I was even disappointed when we had finished, but I'm looking forward to getting the tin foil out to see if I can do anything vaguely successful with the kit I've brought home with me. Thanks also to Andy who played his part in making it a great day."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Liz ;-) Really pleased you have Hercules on display at home! Have fun with making your dog out of the kit you took home - please do not hesitate to make contact if you have any questions at all! Jo x"

20 Jul 21'

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

"Am amazing day. I am rubbish at these sorts of things - but with Jo's help I made a leaping hare and really enjoyed the whole process. The day was very well organised, in a beautiful setting and run by a very patient, kind and skilled teacher."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sally! Really glad you enjoyed the day and I hope your leaping hare is settled at home . Lovely meeting you, Jo x"

19 Jul 21'

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

"Thank you so much Jo - this was by far one of the best workshops I’ve been on and the first time I have tried Scuplture in any form. Everything from start to finish was perfectly organised from your pre-workshop comms, your warm welcome, the stunning setting, and the amazing preparation and tuition to allow me to make the most amazing large sitting hare. The weather was completely on our side but I was blown away but how much I was able to achieve with your help in one day. This was a perfect antidote for a days escapism from a busy life and pandemic living. Thank you! I hope to be back!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane ;-) I could not believe you managed to make one of the large hares through to completion in just 1 day! The hot weather did help with allowing super fast drying, but you kept up with each stage the remainder of the group completed making the smaller hares. Bravo ! Would be delighted to see you back here for a two day workshop - what would you achieve on that!! Jo xx"

17 Jul 21'

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

"A really great day. Everyone really enjoyed it and we all made hare sculptures to be proud of due to the first rate teaching and guidance.. Jo is a very welcoming host and the setting for the workshop is just stunning. Thank you for a lovely day."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mary ;-) lovely company and gorgeous hares and not too hot weather! Am just preparing for today's workshop with a 31 degree forecast. Just as well I have air conditioning in the studio ;-) ;-) Jo x"

15 Jul 21'

Jenni Gregory reviewed: Large Outdoor Plaster Hare sculpture kit

"I haven't enjoyed a craft project so much in years. I only wish I didn't live so far away so that I could do a workshop with Jo. Her demonstration video was brilliant at every stage and I can't say how delighted I am with my finished hare. He's a stunner !! I'm hoping to contact Jo to find out what else she does"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jenni! I'm so pleased you enjoyed making your large hare at home. It looks a bit daunting at first, but broken down into stages the process usually flows without hitches! I do make bespoke kits, for instance I created a standing horse kit for someone who had already made the large hare. If you have an idea, just send me a message! Jo x"

12 Jul 21'

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

"Such a brilliant weekend! Jo is such a good teacher that she settles all the nerves instantly. An amazing time learning new techniques in the beautiful Suffolk countryside with lovely fellow students - the time passed too quickly. Definitely going to book again."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Denise! A follower on Facebook commented via a separate email how beautifully proportioned your hare was ;-) Perhaps you need a large leaping hare to join her!!! Your daughters amazing Eagle Owl has caused a Facebook sensation as well. Well done both of you, Jo x"

4 Jul 21'

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

"We had such a good day! Jo was not only an amazing tutor and well organised but also so lovely! The atmosphere was fun and relaxing in her fab workshop. I would definitely recommend this to anyone."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Penny ;-) So glad you and Chris enjoyed the day. Still finding bits of tin foil ;-) ;-) ;-) xxx"

30 Jun 21'

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

"My husband arranged for me to go on this course as a Christmas present (arranged several times due to Covid!) and I was so pleased to finally do it as it was brilliant! Jo’s expert planning and preparation meant that we all progressed through the different stages of making our hares at roughly the same rate and produced lovely finished products at the end of the day. We all felt very welcome in Jo’s studio, garden and home and the atmosphere was lovely. We also came away with all the information about what we had used in class and a small pot of paint and a brush for touching up - a very useful finishing touch. I can unreservedly recommend Jo’s class to any ability because of the preparation and structure of the day."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Glenis ;-) We finally met after re-arranging your surprise present 5 times! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the day and took home a kit for your husband to make a 'leaping hare' companion for your wonderful hare sculpture. I hope you do not need the 'touch-up' kit, but pleased you liked the provision just in case. Jo x"

29 Jun 21'

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

"I came away from this 1 day workshop absolutely buzzing, what a fabulous day Jo is a brilliant tutor, her style of teaching is very clever, she immediately puts you at ease and yet she gets you to do an incredible amount of work in a very short space of time- so by the end of the day you go home with your very own mini masterpiece. Jo and her husband turn their home over to the students for the day, both are very welcoming and their home is a peaceful haven - a joy to work in. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for this heart warming review Lisa ;-) It was a pleasure having you at the workshop and also seeing your incredible pencil drawings; so talented! Glad to have activated another skill - please do not hesitate to make contact if you would like to chat over ideas. Jo x"

19 Jun 21'

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

"Bought this for my wife's birthday present. It was an incredible experience and Jo is the perfect blend of teacher and host. The course was amazing and would highly recommend for people of all experiences, I certainly have now art or craft ability but the final outcome were sculptures we are proud to display in our garden. Can't recommend more highly and will definitely be looking to go back with friends and family."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Simon ;-) Well done on you both creating two amazing rearing horse sculptures. Both were just fabulous, yet had individual characters. They have received lots of praise from my Facebook followers! Jo x"

4 Jun 21'

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

"Me and Mum went on this one day course to make the Hare's. It was honestly FANTASTIC and my cheeks actually hurt from smiling so much. Jo is a fabulous teacher - incredibly personable, kind and helpful and although this review sounds too good to be true, I genuinely had a great time. It surpassed all my expectations so thank you."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Oh Anna, thank you so much for this heart warming review after such a long absence of workshops ;-) I really enjoy having families on workshops as we have so many laughs. I'm so glad you both enjoyed the day and ended up with a lovely hare sculptures to take home. Jo x"

3 Jun 21'

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

"Brilliant day making a Hare sculpture. I’d never done anything like this before & am not known for my artistic skills... It really was great fun, so rewarding to see ‘Bob’ come to life from twisted wire, foil & some messy stuff plus he looks like a hare too! Recommend this to anyone, Jo’s a lovely teacher just the right mix of helping & standing back, setting’s tranquil & welcoming, plenty of refreshments, a good way to spend a day!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"'Bob' ! you have a name - nudge nudge, wink wink (sorry everyone, private joke!). So glad to help find your inner artist skills come to the surface ;-) It was a great day. Jo xx"

3 Jun 21'

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

"Fantastic day making my hare sculpture , lovely surroundings and the workshop is light and airy with plenty of room to work . Met some lovely people to share the day with . Jo and her husband are very welcoming and made us feel at home straight away . Jo is a wonderful teacher and explained clearly every step for us to follow with great results. I think we were all surprised with our efforts and we all had a fabulous piece to take home . All in all an excellent experience and a fun day sculpting. Highly recommended."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane ;-) Such an enjoyable day - still smiling! I will post the photo of the finished hare sculptures sitting on the oak bench onto the Craft Course one day workshop photo booth. Jo xx"

3 Jun 21'

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

"Attended a 1 day workshop with Jo yesterday. Fantastic day, Jo is an excellent teacher giving very clear hands on instruction at every stage of the process. Lovely bright studio to work in and lots of sculpture to be seen in the garden. Drinks, biscuits and ice-cream all freely given throughout the day. Very pleased with the results and will most likely book a 2 day workshop to make something bigger for the garden. Would thoroughly recommend ."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lynn! What a lovely week it's been. So glad you enjoyed the day and it would be great to see you here again for a Two Day workshop ;-) Jo xx"

30 May 21'

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

"Just spent an absolutely fabulous day with Jo in her beautiful garden studio making hares. My husband and I were holidaying with another couple and this was definitely the highlight of our holiday. Jo is a wonderful teacher, we all came home with unique hare sculptures that we are thrilled with. Can’t recommend highly enough. In fact we went back two days later and bought some more kits to do at home!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Carol! It was lovely having the studio filled with a group of friends - and great to see how different each hare turned out! I hope you have fabulous fun with the kits you took home with you. Jo x"

30 May 21'

Donna Freeman reviewed: Abstract Art Workshop with Jo Garden Art in a beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"I had the best day with Jo last week. I am definitely not an 'artist' and wondered what I'd be able to create, but at the end of the day I left with two very personal pieces of artwork that I absolutely love. It was such a fun, well organised day with the perfect amount of help and guidance. Jo is so good at what she does and the time flew by. If you're reading this review to make your mind up about the course, I would say definitely do it. You won't regret it :)"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Donna! You balanced your two pieces of work so well against the idea you had when you arrived - really lovely ;-) So glad you enjoyed the day. Jo x"

25 May 21'

Gillian reviewed: Large Outdoor Plaster Hare sculpture kit

"My sister bought me one of your sculpture workshop visit for my birthday but alas with lock down we were unable to attend. We then decided to try making these at home. Just had to let you know we both had so much fun and we are pleased with our finished hares. I have forward some pictures for you to see. We would definitely recommend this product to anybody. We found the instructions easy to follow and had plenty of the supplied products. I would advise anyone to read information supplied well and not to rush things. We done ours over three sittings which suited us."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Gillian! I've popped one of your photo's (foil stage) onto the Craft Course page of the Large Hare Kit. I agree splitting up the times over a few stages is a great idea. It was a pity we could not meet in person, but it's lovely to know you enjoyed the kit. Jo x"

25 May 21'

Chris Wright reviewed: Abstract Art Workshop with Jo Garden Art in a beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"This was an excellent introductory course. Well explained with plenty of guidance. Very good art, room, ambience and Materials. Impressive setting and friendly encouragement."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Chris - really glad you enjoyed the experience and you created a great piece of art 'The Pilgrims' as christened by the group! Jo x"

25 May 21'

Sally Austin reviewed: Abstract Art Workshop with Jo Garden Art in a beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

"A wonderful workshop with Jo in an idyllic setting. Jo is a natural host, she exudes enthusiasm for her craft and encourages participants to ‘go their own way’. Everyone produced their own masterpiece, the company was fun and the whole experience was relaxing and I was left with two pieces of artwork I’m happy to be hanging on the wall. Joyous!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Sally ;-) Such a lovely day with lovely people - and fabulous art work taken home! Jo x"