Jo Garden Art reviews

21 Jun 25'

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

"An excellent day all round. Each step to making a hare was expertly explained with suitable demonstrations given. Nothing was too much trouble, plenty of refreshments available, a lovely garden to have lunch in. I can thoroughly recommend this workshop to anyone from beginner to those with more experience."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you John! Well done on your fabulous hare - I hope he enjoys his trip home in your campervan 🤗. Jo xx"

21 Jun 25'

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

"Never thought I would be able to produce the amazing hare sculpture which was done at Jo’s fantastic workshop. Fantastic day in beautiful setting with a great group of 7. Jo exuded confidence in all of us to produce great hares. Along with her husband Andy, Jo ‘s enthusiastic help, support and belief was second to none. Everyone marvelled at what they had produced. I can already feel a return trip to build ‘a buddy’ for my hare. Absolutely amazing day. Thank you both and fellow hare makers for a memorable and fun day. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Cathie! I do enjoy running the workshops and ensuring everyone goes home with a new special friend. And, of course, I could not do it without Andy's great support both in his welding skills and help with the plastering stage of the day. So glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again! Joxx"

21 Jun 25'

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

"A really well planned day in a beautiful location. Jo is a great tutor and very knowledgeable. She explained each step of the process, and we all created amazing hare sculptures. Mine is now sitting proudly by the pond. Highly recommend this course! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lesley, and also for sending a photo of your lovely hare enjoying life by your pond. So glad you enjoyed the day, Jo xx"

21 Jun 25'

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

"I had a really enjoyable day creating my hare. The setting for the workshop was delightful in Jo and Andy's beautiful garden. They both looked after us all so well throughout the day, providing continuous refreshments and made us feel relaxed and at home. Jo was such a good teacher, well structured and exceptionally organised, She took us through the stages, step by step, so that we all ended up creating a lovely sculpture. A lot of thought had gone into the purchasable kits too, right down to those little things that you wouldn't always expect, Jo had thought of everything. Really recommended."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Liz 😊 So glad you enjoyed the day - fabulous group (or 'down' / 'husk') of hares made. Thank you for noting the contents of the kits - I do go a bit overboard with all the little extras, although need a good check list to ensure I include everything 😆. Have fun with them! Jo xx"

21 Jun 25'

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

"Wow, what a terrific day crafting. My thanks to Jo and Andy it’s a well organised, well planned out day. The tutoring splendid I loved every minute with plenty of tea chocolate breaks. I and my friend attended the course on the recommendation of another happy customer. All 7 of us attending ended up with a magnificent hare to take home and admire and with terrific memories. I can’t wait to visit again. Well done Jo and Andy."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Sue! We were also blessed with great summer weather which allowed our troupe of hares to dry outside during lunch - yay! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the studio, Jo xx"

2 Jun 25'

Helen Garwood reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"My daughter bought me the large hare kit for mothers day. It was the most perfect gift! Everything I needed to create a glorious hare, who now sits proudly in my garden. Jo's instructions were very clear and easy to follow and her after sale service is excellent. I made my hare over a weekend, I loved how you could shape it to your own preferred stance, and so make something truly your own. Absolutely wonderful!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Helen! Your lovely hare sat in your garden for 4 years before a small accident - now lovingly restored by yourself back to former glory! Well done 🤗🙌 Jo x"

2 Jun 25'

Celia Perez Mourin reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"An excellent course, Jo is a patient and supportive tutor and artist. The setting is superb and inspirational. The course very well planned out, well spaced, and resourced, with plenty of tea & choc biscuits thrown in. We all ended up with work which we could gladly claim as our work and display with pride in our homes. This is my 2nd course with Jo, my first was her excellent Slate Mossaic course. I will be back to add to the hare family. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Celia! Lovely to have you back in the studio 🤗. This was quite a different type of workshop to the Slate one, but so glad you enjoyed the day and went away with your lovely hare. I look forward to having you back so you can create your leveret! Jo xx"

31 May 25'

Pippa reviewed: Small human sculpture kit (30cm)

"Such prompt and courteous service! Personal communication with the seller was received soon after the order was placed. The package arrived quickly and was well presented. I love the accompanying video, which makes everything so clear and easy to follow! This is a gift for my 16 year old art-loving grandson to work on post GCSEs. I think he will love it!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to write a review Pippa. I'm sure your grandson will really enjoy making his human! Jo x"

31 May 25'

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

"Fabulous day with Jo in her beautiful, peaceful studio and garden. There was a lot to fit into the day but everything was explained and modelled so we were all able to keep up. What is great is that someone with zilch artistic talent (and I'm not being modest) can produce an impressive hare to take home. I went for a medium sized one and I'm looking forward to putting him in amongst my roses in the gardens. I'll definitely be back to make a little friend for him. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Maureen - I would definitely say you have artistic flair - it just needed a way to express itself, which you absolutely did! So glad you enjoyed the day and I'm sure your hare will enjoy it's place in your roses. See you again to make a friend, Jo x"

24 Apr 25'

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

"This is such a fabulous crafting experience. I was gifted the small hare sculpture kit and made time over the Easter holiday to concentrate on making it. The kit itself is brilliantly put together and carefully packed, with top quality materials from the paintbrush through to the gilt paint. I followed Jo's video tutorial which was perfect. As Jo was making her hare in real time it allowed me to keep up without feeling pressured, and in fact made it feel a bit like I had some company as I crafted as well! It really doesn't take that long to make although I did leave my painted hare to dry overnight. I had one minor query when my plaster cracked a little as it dried and I emailed Jo, who came back very quickly with some helpful advice. A fabulous experience from start to finish, and I am delighted with my final moon-gazing hare 'bronze' scuplture."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Philippa - what a lovely review 🤗. So glad you enjoyed the process and ended up with your lovely moon gazing hare - thank you for sharing the photos with me. The side profile of your hare's head and folded back ears is just gorgeous. Well done! Jo x"

22 Apr 25'

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

"What an amazing day. Four best friends away celebrating two special birthdays and could not fault the experience. Thank you so much to Andy and Jo for being so welcoming, and supportive throughout the day. And we all loved creating our sitting hares. Jo was an incredible teacher. Taking us "step by step" and if you had any queries or wanted Jo to check, it was not a problem. Definitely recommend."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Nicky - it was lovely having you all in the studio to celebrate your special birthdays 😁. I expect your hares are all gambling around in the Easter sunshine we are enjoying! Jo xx"

16 Apr 25'

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

"An amazing day! With Jo’s guidance we all left with very realistic hares. All were individually different. It was a well structured day set in Jo’s beautiful garden. I am part way through my kit I brought home. Can’t recommend this enough "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Katy - although the hares are 'abstract' it's surprising how realistic they end up! I hope you enjoy finishing your kit at home 🤗 Jo xx"

12 Apr 25'

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

"Amazing Hare Sculpture birthday present. Jo and Andy are so friendly and accommodating. We looked at the leaping hare sculpture at the start of the day and my husband and I both thought - no way in a million years will ours come out like the display hare. They both did, we are thrilled, the day is long but enjoyable as Jo leads you through the different stages, fuelled by lots of tea and coffee. Brilliant from start to finish, can’t recommend highly enough - thank you Jo and Andy"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karen 😊 Your duo of leaping hares were lovely - have you worked out how to pose them together in your home?! Delighted your both enjoyed the day in the studio. Jo xx"

12 Apr 25'

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

"Had a wonderful day with Jo and Andy. Both made us feel very welcome and we all soon felt at ease. The stages of hare making were remarkably straightforward and Jo was at hand whenever we needed guidance or reassurance. I am so impressed with my hare creation and can’t wait to go on another course with Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Helen - your hare was lovely! I bet he cannot wait to settle into your garden. Hope to see you again back in the studio, Jo xx"

10 Apr 25'

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

"Just got back from Jo’s Hare sculpture day, what a day it was! From start to finish we instantly felt at home and relaxed, Jo has her classes down to a tee, just the right level of expert knowledge and information in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, she offers lots of help if needed or let’s you get on with it to create your masterpiece! We were so impressed with our hares and couldn’t believe what we had created. It is a very full on non stop day and we did feel exhausted by the end! I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this class, I’d also say it’s great value too, all in all it’s a 10 star experience ⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Tina - 10 stars 🤗🙌 What a lovely review. Delighted you both enjoyed the day and loved your hare sculptures. I expect they are outside now enjoying this wonderful spring sunshine. Hope to see you again, Jo xx"

9 Apr 25'

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

"This was an absolutey brilliant day from beginning to end - Jo's communication once the day was booked (a Christmas gift!), right the way through to the post day photo was excellent. She and her husband Andy, gave me the others I was joining a warm welcome before guiding us gently through the process of crafting our hares in a way that seemed to bring out the best in everyone participating. Jo and Andy were generous with their help, advice and encouragement - I felt as though they'd thought of everything we'd need both on the day and once we were back home (touch up paint, list of supplies and suppliers, etc.). I am super pleased with my hare and look forward to his taking up residence in our garden once he's fully 'cured'. I highly recommend the course and hope to persude my family to gift me a 2 day return trip next year! Thank you so much Jo and Andy."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Helene - I expect by now your hare is enjoying his forever home in your garden, beaming in the lovely sunshine we are currently having. I do hope to see you again in the studio. Jo xx"

7 Apr 25'

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

"Thank you - booked for a family day out, three fantastic hares made and everyone had a great time! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My absolute pleasure Michael - it's lovely having a family attend, and I'm so happy they enjoyed the day and went away with fabulous hares. Jo x"

31 Mar 25'

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

"Fantastic workshop, thoroughly enjoyed myself and would highly recommend. When I first looked at the wire that I was to build my hare on I thought I'd never be able to do it. But with Jo's guidance, I made a hare that I was proud of and I had the confidence to buy a kit to bring home to make another one."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Caroline - the bare wire armatures can look a bit daunting, but it's amazing how quickly they change 🤗. I hope you have enjoyed making your kit at home. Jo xx"

18 Mar 25'

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

"I've been agonising about how I can possibly give credit to Jo for her amazing craft courses. On a practical level everything you need to produce a wonderful piece of art is provided including drinks and treats. The studio is in beautiful surroundings and the care taken by Jo and Andy in its creation and the garden in which it stands, make it a peaceful, relaxing and memorable place to be. Jo is an extremely gifted artist. She is also an excellent and empowering teacher. After receiving clear instructions at each stage of the process, we are left to work at our own pace. Jo has the rare knack of knowing exactly when to offer advice and also more practical help when needed. She is kind, caring and funny all of which provides the perfect atmosphere in which to work. At the end of my 2 days I left with my beautiful greyhound sculpture. I can't thank Jo enough for enabling me to produce such a beautiful piece. My thanks also to Andy for all his hard work and support. If you're thinking about signing up for the course - do it. You will be so glad that you did."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Georgie - what a beautiful review - I am very humbled. Your Greyhound was simply gorgeous, and I loved the way you went for the combination of bronze patina and rust as a finish. Never been done before and the alchemy worked perfectly. It will keep ageing and changing over time. Well done 🤗 Jo xx"

17 Mar 25'

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

"What a wonderful experience from start to finish! Great communication from Jo before the course. The day was simply amazing! Relaxed, a perfect pace, and extremely well explained in bite-sized chunks. It was so well organised. And incredible fun. The best bit was coming away with a hare which looked like a hare, and which I will be proud to put on show! Jo was also very generous with teas & coffees, and happy for us to stretch and wander around her beautiful garden when we felt the need. I would highly recommend the course. All credit to Jo for the thought that has gone into its delivery, and a big THANK YOU making it a day to remember. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you very much Sam - it's my absolute pleasure being able to facilitate the day. I'm a bit of a 'nerd' when it comes to preparation and it always pays off 😂. Delighted that you love your hare, Jo x"

16 Mar 25'

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

"I can honestly say I was completely blown away by this workshop. To begin with an armature and build your chosen subject, to see it take shape and come to life, to take home the most amazing sculpture... it just doesn't get better than this! Jo is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, funny and takes you through this fabulous journey, set in gorgeous surroundings. I can't end this review without a nod to the equally knowledgeable and helpful Andy, without his armatures wouldn't be possible. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Chris - your large cat with aluminium whiskers was fabulous and will look amazing in your garden. Thank you for mentioning Andy - he is the backbone of this workshop with his wonderful armature welding. See you back in the studio later this year! Jo x"

16 Mar 25'

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

"Absolutely amazing two day sculpture workshop. Jo was endlessly helpful and encouraging, keeping all of us on track for a totally successful and beautiful sculpture to take home. Each day was packed with action and laughter while we learnt foiling, plastering and final finishing to produce our masterpieces. I so wish I could come again - best two days ever and a lovely reminder when I look at the verdigris cat in the garden (a small running greyhound was a special bonus to take home on the second day). Well satisfied, thank you to Jo and Andy who built such imaginative armatures, and thank you for sharing your lovely home and garden with us during the workshop."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a fabulous review Davina! Thank you so much. Your cat was wonderful and will look amazing in your garden. Well done on making up the greyhound kit during the cat's paint drying time. I hope you enjoy finishing him off at home. Jo xx"

11 Mar 25'

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

"Fantastic day, great patient tutor, beautiful surroundings, and the end product was amazing. Thank you Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Ruth - everyone made super hares, and it was lovely to enjoy some early spring sunshine at last. Jo x"

11 Mar 25'

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

"My mother did the hare sculpting course on the 7th and had a fantastic time. She has had nothing but wonderful things to say about the course and was incredibly proud of her creation. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Henrietta. It was lovely seeing your mother evolve her wonderful hare and I'm delighted she enjoyed the day. Jo x"

10 Mar 25'

Karine Rowan-Hutchinson reviewed: Hare Sculpture workshop with Jo Garden Art in beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk

"An absolutely amazing course. The day was at the right pace , Jo explained and demonstrated each section of the hare construction. The group size was perfect and one to one guidance if required. A wonderful location and Jo is an amazing tutor…putting you at ease . We all went home with an amazing hare to treasure after a great day. Highly recommend this course. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Karine! How wonderful to also have beautiful weather at last 🤗 So glad you enjoyed the day and your lovely sculpture. Jo x"

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