Jo Garden Art reviews

9 Nov 22'

Jenny reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"A wonderful kit. My partner and I really enjoyed making our Hare and can’t wait to display it in the garden when the weather improves. It was a brilliant kit and we could make it all on the dining room table! The written instructions and you tube video were really easy to follow and everything could be done at an enjoyable pace. My only feedback is that we needed to buy about 3 extra rolls of foil (maybe we scrunched it too tightly ?) . I highly recommend this !!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review Jenny! So glad you enjoyed the kit and found the instructions easy to follow. I am smiling regarding the foil, and apologise for you having to obtain more. I think I'm making the armatures a little bigger now, plus chubbier hares are evolving! Different makes of foil can also be thinner and therefore compact down more. However, I'm thrilled you like your finished sculpture. You can pop it outside about a week after finishing it. Mine stay out all winter 🤗👍. Jo x"

7 Nov 22'

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

"A fabulous two days - this was a follow up for me as I had done the one day course and this gave me the opportunity to learn more skills and enjoy a relaxing environment with friends. I leant loads and was very pleased with what I took home."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Kim 😀 Your project of a tennis player was a wonderful challenge for Andy's design and welding skills, which you then created a brilliant sculpture over! So glad to hear you are using all the techniques learned at the workshops back at home. Makes my heart sing 🤗 Jo x"

31 Oct 22'

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

"A friend and I did this course as our Christmas 2021 treat (albeit not until October 2022!) and what a wonderful day we had. Jo’s studio is light and bright, set in beautiful grounds with plenty of space to work, get messy and creative! Jo is an excellent tutor and wonderful host explaining every step in detail and on hand to help with any queries and suggest tips to improve our ‘hares’. There are plenty of hare sculptures around the studio to gain inspiration and develop your individual hare. Everyone who did the course on that day had completely different sculptures and I created something I am truly proud of, I just can’t decide whether to keep indoors or put in the garden! We both bought a small hare kit to do at home and have planned our own sculpture workshop day at home. I thoroughly recommend this fun and rewarding day."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jo 😀 That was an amusing day with three 'Jo's' in the studio!!! So glad you both enjoyed the day making your hares - you could have them inside during the winter months and outside during the summer. Mind you - they look great covered in frost and snow, so outside is great all year round! Enjoy making the kits! Jo x"

27 Oct 22'

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

"We 3 friends came with more than a little trepidation and left with a beautiful masterpiece! In the comfort of a cosy studio whilst the rain pelted down, we drank tea and created our hares under the gentle supervision of Jo. Each step of the way was clearly explained with individual guidance and help for the more tentative of us. We were all thrilled with the results which are proudly displayed at home. A great feeling of achievement and satisfaction. Thank you so much!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen - I so enjoyed the company of all of you 🤗. After such a long dry year, it was strange to be in the studio with rain coming down! So pleased you all loved the day. Jo xx"

22 Oct 22'

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

"I had a wonderful day at Jo's workshop yesterday. A luxurious studio in stunning surroundings. Jo was so encouraging and easy to learn from, everything was explained step by step and I created a beautiful hare which I will treasure. In addition we learned to create our own armature and each process was explained fully. We were celebrating my friend's forthcoming marriage...it was a great hen treat! Lovely lunch in the garden, we worked at a good pace and I achieved more than I thought possible. Will return asap!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Jacqueline. So nice to have an a mini 'hen party' ? Thank you for sending the photo of 'Bluebell' now establishing in her new home. Wishing Marcia a wonderful wedding next month Jo x"

16 Oct 22'

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

"Fantastic two days in wonderful surroundings and really warm company. Jo and Andy make you feel completely at home. The results are very varied in style, totally unique and all spectacular. I highly recommend this course. 5 stars ??"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Lovely having you back in the studio again Lisa ?. Your owl was fabulous and I hope the vinegar sprayed on to rust the iron filings did not make you desire fish & chips all the way home ? Can wait to see a photo of it in your garden. Jo x"

16 Oct 22'

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

"I took my hubby for his special birthday. He has an underlying creative streak that rarely gets aired and as a result it was a resounding success!! We just loved our two day course. Jo is absolutely fantastic at advising but also very much standing back. The creations were definitely ‘ours’!! A fabulous course that everyone should do. Thanks Jo and Andy we loved every moment!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Emma ? I really enjoyed watching both of you create your masterpieces over the 2 days - and so glad the 7ft 3inches 'balance' that Mark did fitted into the car ??. Fabulous results which I hope you enjoy for many years to come. Jo x"

10 Oct 22'

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

"A lovely relaxing day held at the right pace, as we learned something new. Our group were amazed that our beginners efforts all looked like hares! Highly recommended. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Rachel ? Always strange how the same hare wire armature ends up so differently by the end of the day! Very much enjoyed your company, Jo x"

10 Oct 22'

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

"As a small office we don't tend to celebrate Christmas in a big way but have a summer outing instead. This time we were recommended to go to Jo's class and it was a fantastic day. Plenty of hiccups along the way but the 6 of us that eventually got there just loved it. Jo was a great tutor, there to help but not overwhelming. A bunch of noisy people were oh so silent and full on concentrating all day. Will go again."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for booking the day for your office event Leann ?. We had to wait several months and had people dropping in/out for who could make it, but as you say we got there in the end! Great positive team feeling - but strangely, I only remember very (very) short moments of silence ??. So pleased everyone enjoyed themselves. Jo x"

10 Oct 22'

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

"Having attended a class on 7th October with 5 others as a team building exercise, I have nothing but praise for the incredibly talented tutor, Jo. We were all out of our comfort zone and quickly got into concentration mode as we were walked and talked through the process of assembling our HARES by the delightful Jo! What a fantastic day we had. The competitive streak came into action when it was decided that we would all put £5 on the table and vote at the end for the HARE that made us smile the most! The winner was a deserved Rachel. It was truly a fabulous way to spend a Friday and Jo was very hospitable, ensuring that we had regular refreshment breaks. Highly recommended! Thank you Jo and Andy for your hospitality. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jenny ? It was a great day. Rachel's moonstruck pose probably made us smile the most, but you all made wonderful hare sculptures. ?? Jo x"

8 Oct 22'

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

"Jo, What a brilliant day yesterday, thank you for sharing your expertise with us. I have made a great hare sculpture which I can’t wait to pose in the garden here. Thanks again "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Jane ? - a very enjoyable few hours with you and your colleagues! Fabulous hares created ? Jo x"

4 Oct 22'

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

"We all had a fantastic weekend of creative escapism at Jo’s beautiful studio. Jo is the perfect tutor, she has endless enthusiasm and expertise and is a relaxed welcoming host. She was happy to accommodate our ideas and guide us through the magical processes from the initial armature to the final transformation to create a truly unique and personal piece of sculpture. So happy with the result! Couldn’t recommend more highly! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Heather ?. It was great fun developing your initial ideas of an abstract horse, and Andy was really pleased to be able to weld the head and neck arch alteration during the workshop. The final result was stunning and is now on the Craft Course picture gallery! Well done ? Jo x"

3 Oct 22'

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

"My second time at Jo's studio, this time the two day workshop and what a great time! Jo is a fantastic tutor, relaxed, helpful, knowledgeable and a great host. The studio is a little haven in beautiful surroundings with plenty of inspiration. The resulting garden sculpture is amazing, still can't quite believe I made it, and no two are the same so something very personal and original to take home. Five gold stars from me!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Heidi! What a wonderful weekend we all had - everyone made something very special, and the little door-mouse you created whilst waiting for the copper paint on your large hare to dry, was adorable ❤. Well done! Jo x"

1 Sep 22'

Ann reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"My friend bought me a couple of Jo's clay kits for my birthday, and we had great fun making one of them together. We watched the video which was very relaxed and easy to follow, and had the instruction sheet to hand which was very useful. The kits really do have everything you need, and there was enough clay left over to make a couple of small things as well. We were both beginners, and though the animals were not necessarily recognisable as we went along, the finished articles look great!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Ann ?. I'm so glad you both enjoyed making the kits and thank you for sending me the photos - I cannot believe you made an extra cat - and a swan - out of the remaining clay ???. Brilliant ? Jo x"

1 Sep 22'

Jean Kiekopf reviewed: Duo human sculpture kit (1 x 30cm & 1 x 50cm)

"Absolutely loved the kit and the accompanying tutorial video. Quick to arrive and all instructions are clear. The personal touches from Jo also enhanced the experience. I had never worked with clay before and found all the advice invaluable. I feel so proud of what I've achieved. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review Jean, and for sending me a photo of your wonderful characters! I'm delighted you enjoyed making them and have now experienced working with air drying clay - warning - it's addictive!!! Jo x"

26 Aug 22'

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

"Well who knew! Jo found in me creativity I had no idea existed. I came away from a wonderful 2 days with the amazing Jo relaxed, fulfilled and with an amazing piece of artwork THAT I MADE. I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Thanks Jo and Andy!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank your Rob - the dark horse of the group really shone ?. Your tall crane sculpture was gorgeous and I hope has pride of place in the garden. Jo x"

25 Aug 22'

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

"What a fantastic two days! The course far exceeded my expectations. Jo is a tremendous tutor - warm, welcoming, relaxed, encouraging, and really keen to ensure that you leave with a piece that will bring you pleasure for years to come. Her enthusiasm and zest for life, combined with a light, airy studio set-up, the beautiful location, and unending supply of refreshments, make for a great time. Without doubt the best craft course I have been on, and one if which I'm reminded every time I look out on to the garden and see a hare leaping out from under the apple tree. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Keith - what a blast we all had! Loved the deep rust coming through on your leaping hare. I hope Milo has not suffered after licking off the vinegar reagent ???. Jo x"

25 Aug 22'

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

"Utterly fantastic - and most of all FUN. Jo found in us all a creativity we did not know we had. She truly loves what she does and her enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you jo, for 2 days very well spent. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Flora ? - I loved every minute of the workshop! I hope the iron rust is developing on your large leaping hare. Jo x"

22 Aug 22'

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

"What a lovely day we had! Five friends meeting up for a day of being creative together. The setting of the studio is just perfect. From making an initial enquiry to the workshop day, all communication was clear and timely. Jo’s teaching style is friendly and relaxed, working at the pace of the group. She explained and demonstrated each stage of the process as we created our hares. I love my leaping hare!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Claire ? It's lovely to have a group of friends at a workshop - and you all made such gorgeous hares! I hope you went onto enjoy your evening together and had smooth journeys back to all the different parts of the UK you came from ?. Jo x"

19 Aug 22'

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

"What a fabulous day! I went with my sister and aunt for a family day out to make a moon gazing hare. I had very little expectation as I've never done anything like this before...but! I am unbelievably pleased with the result and more than a little proud of myself. However it has to be said the praise has to go to Jo. She is an excellent teacher full of hints and tips and gentle persuasion, whilst maintaining an atmosphere of fun, laughter and general entertainment. I would absolutely recommend this course and am sure your creation will take pride of place, book now."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Michelle ? What a lovely day yesterday, despite the sudden mains water outage! That's living in the country for you ?. Well done on your lovely hare finished in dark copper - I hope the blue patination is looking fab. Jo x"

14 Aug 22'

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

"did the one day Moongazing Hare Course and had such a good time, and was so pleased with what we achieved. Jo's studio is great, the stages you are taken through make the seemingly impossible possible, and Jo is a generous and friendly facilitator. This is one of the best value for money courses we have ever been on, and a really great day, highly recommended x"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Diane ?. Very high praise considering you and your family have attended so many workshops together. It was such fun having you and your daughters here for the day - all making medium sized hares and some of you experimenting with the new bronze metal finish with tiffany green patination. They looked stunning, particularly when we posed them out in the garden. Enjoy the kits you took home and please do not hesitate to make contact if you have any questions. Jo x"

13 Aug 22'

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

"I had a fantastic day with Jo at the one day workshop. It was very good value for money and Jo was a brilliant facilitator. Her studio was really well organised and equipped and she was so easy to get along with. Refreshments were provided frequently throughout the day and there was air conditioning in the studio. I can't think of a day I have enjoyed more and I had a recognisable hare to take home and be proud of. I will definitely be booking more workshop days with Jo and will enjoy using the couple of kits I have brought home with me."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you very much for this lovely review ??? I'm very much loving the air conditioning at the moment ??. Enjoy making the kits and please do not hesitate to make contact if you have any questions. Jo x"

10 Aug 22'

Patricia, Mary and Nina. reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"My friends and I bought 3 different hare kits from Jo. They were fabulous. We had such fun creating them in my studio. The instructions and video were very clear and precise. So no mistakes. Hooray. Thank you so much Jo. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Patricia ? Spending artistic time with friends is wonderful - I'm delighted you enjoyed the kits and hope your new sculptures will take pride of place in either your homes or gardens. Jo x"

9 Aug 22'

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

"I spent two days at Jo’s work shop making a Hare sculpture (first time doing a sculpture). As soon as I arrived was made to feel at home and take in the beautiful surroundings with a cup of tea! Jo was so patient and professional with humour and ease nothing was too much trouble or rushed, it was a delightful experience with lovely people I definitely want to book again! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thanks Yolanda ? This studio is so often filled with good vibes and laughter. So happy you enjoyed the time here and I hope your hare sculpture is happily residing in your garden ? Jo x"

7 Aug 22'

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

"We have just spent two wonderful days creating beautiful sculptures under the kind and inspired guidance of Jo. This was a Christmas present from family and we enjoyed every minute - stunning location, fun music while we worked (Jo just seemed to know our favourite era), interesting conversations and at the end two sculptures in the garden that are enjoyed by us and visitors. Happy memories for ever! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Tatiana ?. Really enjoyed having the family in the studio. Your leaping bengal cat and Scott's crane were fabulous. I expect the copper & bronze patination will continue to evolve. Thank you for sending the photos of them settled into the garden - I hope they bring enjoyment long into the future. Jo x"