Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow reviews

Beat Neukomm reviewed: Willow Deer or Pig at Merriott Social Venue

"Jo is an excellent teacher and very generously shared her knowledge with us. There were 14 in the course, 12 making deers and 2 of us making pigs, it was very well prepared and structured. All the sculptures looked amazing on the stage for the group photo at the end. Great day, thank you Jo."

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thanks Beat-it was a very creative day and produced lovely sculptures!"

Jax reviewed: Willow Deer or Pig at Merriott Social Venue

"I came home with a deer !! A fabulous day, Jo was a fabulous teacher generous in her time and help and everyone completed a deer or pig. Great and clear instruction. Excellent pre course communication. I would highly recommend and will be looking to do more in the future"

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you so much, Jax. The herd was spectacular! "

Lindsay reviewed: Leaping Hare The David Hall South Petherton

"Jo had all the skills required to make this a totally immersive and productive experience. I would throughly recommend!"

Jean Vanovitch reviewed: Leaping Hare The David Hall South Petherton

"Had a lovely day making a willow leaping hare with Jo, she was very patient with us all and I loved the outcome of my hare. David Hall in South Petherton was a really nice venue too"

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Jean, your company was lovely, the day was full of creativity and wonderful leaping hares. Thank you for your review. Jo 🐇 "

Sue P reviewed: Willow Deer or Pig at Merriott Social Venue

"How did we create such fabulous deer sculptures? All down to Jo‘s easy to follow methods and clear instructions. It’s a full-on day but what we produced at the end was amazing. Thoroughly recommended. Really impressed and impressive- my friend’s can’t believe it’s something I actually made!"

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Sue, the "Herd" were a fantastic gathering. Really good atmosphere and creative company. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks .Jo"

Jillian reviewed: Willow Pig Sculpture The David Hall

"Brilliant Day making a pig…good group company, great teacher and a lovely location, not too far from home…thank you Jo for an inspiring 'work out'! ….love to make some chickens next time! Appreciate now how much work and thought goes into your beautiful sculptures and great to meet you at last!"

Elinor reviewed: Willow Chicken , Heron or Flying Owl Sculpture The David Hall

"Thank you so much Jo. It was a really fantastic day and I throughly enjoyed myself and came away with a chicken which I am extremely pleased with. Everything was so well organised and planned and the day flew by but we were all able to finish our chicken or pheasant. Plenty of tea and biscuits and a very pleasant environment. I will certainly tell people about the course and maybe you will see me on another one. "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you. It was a great atmosphere and really creative. Thank you for your company "

Donna reviewed: Willow Chicken , Heron or Flying Owl Sculpture The David Hall

"Thank you so much Jo for a fabulous day, it was so much fun and I came away with a pheasant....yay. I would thoroughly recommend this course, never done anything like it before but that didn't matter. Everything was set up before our small groups arrival, kettle was on and biscuits out 👍🏻Jo was warm and welcoming and put us all at ease, she demonstrated each of the initial steps and then let our individuality flow...gently guiding us if inspiration lacked at times. The whole day was a joy and flew by too quickly. I feel inspired to add to my pheasant now....thank you Jo xxxxx"

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you so much. Lots of fun. I completed my pheasant yesterday! Great creative day."

Helen reviewed: Willow Chicken , Heron or Flying Owl Sculpture The David Hall

"I can’t thank you enough for such a brilliant course. I attended with my mum today, and we loved every second, such a friendly and informative session and we ended up taking home our own ‘interpretation’ of a chicken and a pheasant. We were guided through every step, and were given help with every stage. There was ample willow to create a masterpiece. We were also supplied with plenty of hot drinks and biscuits. The group size was small which meant we had the help we needed. Our masterpieces at the end were ours to keep. Mine has taken pride at the front of my house! Thank you so so much, such a wonderful day, a memory I will treasure. I really 💯 rate this fantastic day out x"

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Gosh, thank you so much. What lovely feedback. You two were great company and made really impressive sculptures. Your mum took a great angle with her Pheasant , regal and strong, a brilliant first willow sculpture. Your chicken had fantastic energy, like it just had a shake down, very hard to capture. I've been inspired. So thank you. Kindest regards Jo "

Leise Lewis reviewed: Dragonfly The Swannery, Abbotsbury

"Hi Jo, thank you for a great day. So enjoyed making the willow dragonfly. Will definitely be back to do another workshop. "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thanks Leise You made such a lovely dragonfly sculpture, really fantastic. Glad you enjoyed the day. You were all great company!! "

Liz reviewed: Dragonfly The Swannery, Abbotsbury

"Such a fantastic day - I was a complete beginner but the course was brilliantly structured and Jo was so supportive and kind - she offered help and encouragement and when my brain just could not work out how to get the right shape she showed me how to get it right - I was really proud of the bee I made - and although my hands are quite tired today I will certainly do another class next year :)"

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thanks Liz, we had a great day, your love of bees really showed and especially when you put on the bee wings!! Thank you for your company too. 🙏 Jo"

Sue Court reviewed: Deer the Swannery

"I had a fantastic day with Jo and the rest of the group at the swannery. She explained everything really well and we had a lot of laughs along the way. I actually managed to create a deer that looked like one. Everyone's deer was individual and they all looked amazing. The setting was brilliant and to see them all together at the end of the day was fab. I wouldn't hesitate to go to one of Jo's courses again. Absolutely brilliant."

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Sue, we had a brilliant day at the Swannery Studio and I really loved seeing them as a herd of deer in such a lovely setting. So good!"

Becci landrock reviewed: Willow Deer or Pig at Merriott Social Venue

"Oh my goodness my deer in my garden looks amazing. Jo is such a fantastic teacher you cannot go wrong. All 12 of us produced tremendous deers. One lady returned to make a grazing deer. Love the day so much I need to book again. It was a present for me from my children so wasn’t sure what to expect but believe me I wasn’t disappointed. Highly recommended for any one, have a go. "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Aw thank you so much Becci, it was a very creative day and such well woven Deer. Great harmony in the group which felt intimate even though there were 12 !The Swannery Stufio was very calming and gave everyone that escape from the day to day.Thank your gifters, your company was lovely 😊😊"

Jennifer. reviewed: Heron or Flying Owl the Swannery

"What a great day. Jo was very relaxed and gave great instructions throughout. I came away with a beautiful piece of art that now sits in my garden. I will be attending other days. Thank you, Jo. "

Louise Ward reviewed: Leaping Hare The David Hall South Petherton

"Such an amazing workshop. Jo was an excellent tutor and we all ended up with an amazing looking sculpture at the end of the day. I hope to attend another one of her courses in the future. "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Louise. It was absolutely fantastic to see 14 hares Leaping across the stage. It was a very enjoyable day with generous laughter and many hands making my end of day so much easier...thank-you. "

Amanda Walker reviewed: Hares The Swannery

"What a fantastic experience, Jo is so knowledgeable and helpful. You can't help but fall in love with your creation. "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Amanda, you all took to weaving really well and made lovely sculptures!"

Juliette Stokes reviewed: Hares The Swannery

"I attended the hare willow sculpture course at Abbotsbury Swannery. It was a wonderful day, even with the intense weather. Jo was a brilliant teacher and so supportive and encouraging. I really appreciated the step by step demonstration and individual support stage by stage. I have been completely inspired and would highly recommend Jo and these courses."

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Juliette, it was a weather crazy day, yet fantastic leaping hares emerged . Such a great herd of hares, thank you. "

Elaine reviewed: Leaping Hare The David Hall South Petherton

"Had a great day with Jo, really enjoyed learning about willow weaving and creating a great leaping hare! "

Sarah Bostock-Smith reviewed: Leaping Hare The David Hall South Petherton

"I have never done anything like this before. I couldn’t believe that I could make a sculpture in a day. It is now in the garden and makes me smile every time I look at it. "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"It's great to hear you've enjoyed the day, the sculptures literally are so personalised and full of joy, leaping about! Thank you Sarah. Kind regards Jo"

Andrew Birnie reviewed: Willow leaping hare sculpture - Studi0ne Bridport

"It was a great day with Jo teaching Gill and myself all we need to know to create two amazing willow deer. A fabulous birthday present and now I am hooked on willow weaving so will be hoping to make a leaping hare next time! Thanks Jo. "

Michelle & Maureen reviewed: Willow leaping hare sculpture - Studi0ne Bridport

"What an absolutely amazing fun day crafting our lovely deers 🦌 With thx Michelle and Maureen "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you both, such lovely deer made and journeys travelled! Great company too. Jo"

Sally Barlow reviewed: Willow leaping hare sculpture - Studi0ne Bridport

"Super day, excellent course I will be back, maybe a pig next time ! Many thanks. "

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Sally, you made a beautiful deer. It was a very jolly group and I hope you had a better return journey!!!"

Malcolm S reviewed: Willow leaping hare sculpture - Studi0ne Bridport

"I had a great day and would highly recommend Jo’s workshops. An excellent tutor and I will try to book one of her other courses."

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you Malcolm, I think you've got the natural flow and will look forward to another sculpture make! "

Eve Mockford reviewed: Willow Moongazing or Leaping Hare Sculpture- Beaminster

"I did this course with Jo yesterday and it was great fun. Very relaxing and obviously creative, it was lovely to begin to learn a new craft. Jo is an excellent teacher, very helpful and positive. She puts one at ease right from the start and gives her students the confidence to create their own little masterpiece! Thoroughly recommended. Eve"

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you so much Eve, you were very easy to guide through the creative process, such lovely hares literally leap out of a pile of twigs!!"

Carolyn Lewis reviewed: Willow leaping hare sculpture - Studi0ne Bridport

"Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Jo is an excellent teacher and made it a fun day. My sculpture has already had lots of compliments."

Jo Sadler at Forged n Willow responded:

"Thank you si much, We had good banter and produced a fine herd!!"