Jo Garden Art reviews

19 Apr 22'

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

"What a wonderful day! Jo is an excellent teacher, and the pace of the course was spot on. She encourages you, gives very helpful advice and guides you through the course with ease. The studio is set in wonderful surroundings, the whole feel of the day was so calm and therapeutic. Jo and her husband are wonderful hosts and make you feel so welcome. Thank you Jo. I loved it and you will be seeing me again, and again and again!!! Much love. Alison"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Alison - it was lovely to see you again in the studio - and well done on completely finishing your large upgrade hare! He was truly magnificent ?"

11 Apr 22'

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

"We were amazed at what we achieved on this course. With no artistic background we came back with sculptures we are proud to to put in our garden. Lovely environment and so much time taken to prepare for each individual creation!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Helen & Phil - we enjoyed the challenge of making your stag and owl armatures ?. Both sculptures developed wonderfully - well done! Looking forward to seeing photos of them in-situ and to see how the copper verdigris develops. Jo x"

11 Apr 22'

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

"A professional yet friendly course which allowed me to fully disconnect from my day to day life and enjoy being creative alongside meeting people with similar interests. Thank you for looking after us so well Jo and I would 100% recommend your sculpture workshop."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Emma - and well done on being the first to try out a new finishing technique on your human sculpture - looked really, really fabulous! Jo x"

11 Apr 22'

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

"I can’t recommend Jo’s course highly enough. We had a fabulous weekend in Jo’s beautiful studio. I was a little nervous being a complete novice but this is such well thought through course. Jo manages that perfect balance of expertise, with perfectly timed gentle nudges in the right direction, and freedom to create. Andy provided the armature cores which provide the perfect start. I am just so proud of my dog. He makes me smile every time I look at him and am so looking forward to trying out my hare and person kits - although I’ll give my hands a little rest first ! Thank you for a very special weekend Jo and Andy."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Clare - I fell in love with your dog sculpture and am planning my own version in memory of a four legged friend from long ago ?. Enjoy making the kits! Jo xx"

9 Apr 22'

Sparky reviewed: Large human sculpture kit (50cm)

"A really well thought out kit with easy to follow instructions and ample clay. Really speedy delivery too. Loved every moment creating my sculpture. Thank you Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of the human kit - and for sending a photo of your fabulous result! That yoga pose is something my hips just will not allow ?. Really happy you enjoyed making her. Jo x"

8 Apr 22'

Mark Oglesby reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"Very impressed by the kit, the instructions and the value for money. No idea how Jo makes a profit out of this, but delighted to have been the beneficiary of her comprehensive online and written guidance."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mark ?. Gosh that fine line between profit and affordability is a hard gambit! I just love knowing these hares are being made all over the country ?. I hope you have a great time making yours - please do not hesitate to make contact if you have any questions. Jo x"

5 Apr 22'

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

"What an excellent course! I'm hooked! I had a thoroughly enjoyable day learning the basics of the craft. Jo skilfully demonstrated the whole process from beginning to end before we started and, throughout, gave encouraging tuition knowledge and artistic skills in a gentle manner. The facilities are great, and it's a lovely relaxed environment in which to learn a new skill. Ample refreshment was provided throughout the day. I highly recommend Jo's sculpting course and I'm very keen to return!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mariza - so happy you enjoyed the day and now have a new craft to be hooked on! It's surprising what you can do with wire, foil & plaster ?. Jo x"

5 Apr 22'

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

"This was a really fantastic day. Jo, Andy and the dogs gave us a really warm welcome. We immediately felt at home and the relaxed feel continued through the day. Expert tuition in a creative space meant we all went home with amazing results. Too good for the garden! I’ll be back. Thank you, Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lisa! Really enjoyed having you here in the studio and looking forward to seeing you back for the two day workshop in October ?. Just need to decide what you would like to make .... ?"

4 Apr 22'

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

"Simply fabulous, loved every minute of it. Thank you Jo for a brilliant workshop, looking at dates for a 2 days one ??"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane ? - really enjoyed having you both here. Am preparing for a two day workshop for this coming weekend, so there will be more photos of crazy, wonderful sculptures to see for inspiration. See you soon. Jo x"

4 Apr 22'

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

"Fabulous day. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Jo was most welcoming, a brilliant teacher who took time to help us all during the processes used. I was so happy with my finished sculpture. Having regular tea and coffee all day was a welcome bonus!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Georgina Lovely having you and your sister at the workshop - many laughs were enjoyed ?. Well done on both your hare sculptures. Jo x"

4 Apr 22'

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

"Wow what a fabulous experience in the most wonderful of surroundings with lots of hares for inspiration. Very relaxed and humorous at times. Jo is an amazing tutor, friendly patient and extremely knowledgeable. With step by step instructions and demonstrations it was easy to come away with a beautiful Leaping Hare that will take pride of place in my lounge. I cant wait to return in the future to make a larger sitting hare for my garden. Thanks for giving us all an amazing workshop/experience and keeping us hydrated throughout."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Sue ?. So glad you enjoyed the day creating your lovely leaping hare. I look forward to seeing you again! Jo x"

2 Apr 22'

Karen reviewed: Special purchase of Large Hare Sculpture Kit with Turntable - bespoke purchase as agreed with Jo Garden

"Fast delivery kits very organised and Jo very helpful"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the kit arrival Karen. Have a fabulous time with it ? Jo x"

2 Apr 22'

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

"What an absolutely amazing day making hares!! The venue and location were both relaxing and allowed you to focus on your sculpture. Jo was very knowledgeable and explained things so simply. She was generous with both her time, tea and chocolates. I would recommend this course wholeheartedly AND you left with your hare at the end of the day. Horace is pride of place at home by the fire. Thank you Jo x"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jackie ?. Glad that Horace arrived home safely and is now settled in! Looking forward to seeing you again soon, Jo x"

2 Apr 22'

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

"What a smashing day away from my busy life. Very well prepared and run, and in wonderful surroundings. I had great fun making my hare and learnt so much. Jo was so generous with her knowledge and sent us away with all the necessary information to carry on!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Canda ? - so pleased you found the day fun. Fabulous hares made by everyone at the workshop. Jo xx"

2 Apr 22'

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

"A very enjoyable day spent in Jo's workshop creating Harry Hare. The workshop space is fab and Jo is a very generous teacher both with her time, her materials and tea, coffee and chocolates?. It was great to be able to come home with a fully completed project. I may have found a new hobby!! Thank you so much Jo - you are an inspiration."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Yay for Harry Hare! I hope you do keep making sculpture Anne - it's surprising what you can do with some wire, foil and plaster ? Jo x"

29 Mar 22'

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

"What a fantastic experience, I can't recommend Jo enough! A truly wonderful day! Jo is a natural, patient teacher who offered advice throughout the day to ensure our finished sculptures looked fabulous. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, making it a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. ‘Harriet’ hare takes pride and place in the garden and has been admired by many, but I couldn’t have made such a good job without Jo’s guidance. I love being creative but have never done anything like this before and fell in love with it. I can’t wait to start on the kit I bought home with me. Thanks Jo x"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Debbie. Harriet was lovely - and will I'm sure be a centre piece in your garden (along with your second!) for a long time to come. Enjoy making the kit and do not hesitate to come back to me if you have any questions. Jo x"

28 Mar 22'

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

"25/26th March 22 What a fantastic 2 days I’ve had. The most wonderful setting for just doing your project with Jo’s sculpture’s dotted around the grounds, as if you needed more encouragement! Jo is so enthusiastic and encouraging, she is with you every step of the way. This is the second two day workshop I have done, the first being a leaping hare, he sits in my garden quite happily but now this time I’ve done ‘The Lady’ she is a metre high and I’m so proud of her. It was a lovely group of 4 of us all doing different things and Jo was at our side every step of the way, what more could you want! WILL be coming again. Thank you so much xx"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Susan ? It was wonderful having you back in the studio again. 'The Lady' evolved over the two days from a piece of angle iron into a sassy woman. You made everything from the curvaceous body through to the hat and garments finished in bronze and brilliant blue. Fabulous! Now what will be next ...... ? Jo x"

26 Mar 22'

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

"I have just returned home from the most fabulous 2 day sculpture course with Jo in very sunny Suffolk. Through various emails before the course I just knew that I was dealing with the most lovely knowledgeable professional and I wasn’t wrong. Jo oozes enthusiasm and it is infectious. I ambitiously chose an intertwining couple sculpture, as usual doing a marathon before I could walk - BUT with Jo’s patience and guidance it is finished and will be proudly displayed in my garden. Thank you to Andy, Jo’s husband, for providing his welding skills and tea skills. This course was incredible. I met some lovely talented people and I am looking forward to my next project. I travelled from London and it was well worth it. (Stayed in the Premier Inn in Bury St Edmunds town ) Thank you so much Jo, I loved every minute!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for this lovely review Carol ?. You embraced the challenge of your complex sculpture and created a piece that can be displayed in a range of poses - well done! So glad you are thinking of more projects. Do not hesitate to make contact if you need to chat about any aspect. Lovely to meet your partner and pleased he enjoyed his exploration of the lovely places in and around Bury St Edmunds. Jo x"

11 Mar 22'

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

"Had a lovely day making my very wonky looking hare (down to me, not Jo). Incredibly well organised. All materials were pre-measured and pre-cut which really helped the day run smoothly. I wasn't sure what to expect but I had a great day and it has left me feeling inspired to do more. Even though I am a "materials nerd" I discovered new products which I hope to use in my own work as a puppeteer. Jo was an extremely welcoming, kind and encouraging teacher and I would highly recommend anyone to go on this course. Added bonus were her two lovely dogs!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"??? I loved your wonky crazy hare Andy! Thank you so much for your heart warming comments and hope you find the new material ideas useful for your fabulous puppets. Jo x"

8 Mar 22'

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

"Jo hosted a brilliant workshop in her studio at the weekend. I actually made a hare sculpture that I am proud of and had never made anything like this before. I can’t wait to go to another one!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"You made a wonderful hare Fay - I believe we thought he was a bit of a renegade ?. Remarkable how the sculptures develop characters as the day progresses. Glad you enjoyed the experience. Jo x"

8 Mar 22'

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

"I just want to say what a fantastic day the hare sculpting was, truly enjoyable and inspirational . As someone who has previously struggled with creative arts and crafts I was expecting to be a bit out of my comfort zone,fortunately I was completely proved wrong . Jo was an amazing tutor always on hand for help, advice and encouragement and the atmosphere in the studio peaceful and supportive. I am very proud of my sculpture which is now in pride of place and I cant wait to show it off to visitors or anyone I can drag off the street. I would definitely recommend the day to anyone and I will remember the experience for a long time and continue to smile."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lynne - I love the 'drag anyone off the street' comment ?. Will watch out for newspaper headlines! You made a lovely sculpture - well done, and so pleased you enjoyed the studio space. Jo x"

7 Mar 22'

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

"Thank you so much Jo for a wonderfully relaxing creative day in your studio yesterday. Although we managed to complete so much in the space of one day I never once felt hurried, and you were always on hand to offer advice and help when it was needed. You are a natural teacher and I loved the way you encouraged everyone to enjoy the creative process. I am so proud of my sculpture, especially after the surprised look on my daughter's face when she saw it and said 'actually that's pretty good!' I would recommend this course to everyone as in Jo's safe hands and welcoming studio your creativity will be encouraged - and in ways you may not expect it to!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Nicola ? - Love the comment about your daughter's surprised response ?. We all have creativity hidden inside us. So pleased you enjoyed your day. Jo x"

7 Mar 22'

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

"I had a really wonderful day yesterday creating my hare. The workshop took place in truly lovely surroundings and Jo was very welcoming. She is a natural teacher; making sure that everyone was comfortable at every stage, giving gentle encouragement and words of advice, or practical assistance if it was needed. I really did have so much fun learning a completely new skill and I am utterly besotted with with a few pieces of twisted wire that developed into the most characterful hare right in front of my eyes. I would absolutely recommend this workshop to others and can definitely see myself returning! Thank you so much Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Rachel! I'm always amazed at how individual each sculpture ends up, even though you start with the same 'twisted wire' ?. Excellent work ? Jo x"

6 Mar 22'

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

"Had a fantastic day making my hare - watching it transform from wire to foil to plaster and then the paint finish all under the helpful calm tuition of Jo - thank you Jo for making me feel welcome and for your patience 'Hartley' Hare is in place in the garden already"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Diane - so glad Hartley is in his new home ?. It's always interesting to see how everyone ends up with totally different sculptures even though they start with the same wire armature! Really happy you enjoyed the experience. Jo x"

6 Mar 22'

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

"A brilliant day. I attended Jo's workshop with two friends and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. Being a complete novice I had no idea what I was doing, but Jo guided us through every step to produce a wonderful garden ornament by the end of the day. Jo is a great tutor and her workshop is a very relaxing place to spend a few hours being creative! Plus there was an endless supply of coffee and biscuits! Thank you Jo for a lovely day."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Carol ? Lovely to see you and your friends sharing some craft time together. Your hare sculptures were gorgeous. Jo xx"

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