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What a wonderful woman Jo is! Incredibly talented and a natural tutor. I left feeling inspired after a really lovely day in beautiful surroundings and enjoyable company.
And I was delighted to take home a beautiful pendant and a pair of earrings which I will cherish forever.
I hope to return for another course in the near future.
Can’t recommend enough! Xx
Clear instructions - lots of support (and patience) for individual ideas (however 'weird' they might be )
- beautiful surroundings - easy access - wonderful materials - possibilities endless - and probably all achievable with help from Jo !
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Cheri - thank you for your lovely review. I think we both really enjoyed the challenge of trying a different approach to your project, and I was thrilled with your results! It was a pleasure to meet you both yesterday.Had a really lovely day with Jo learning about how to use silver clay. Very patient and kind teacher, who was clear had great resources and knowledge and was happy to help bring ideas to life. I really enjoyed it. Thanks Jo
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Sallie - I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day. Your silver beads and seed head pendant were beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to write your review, JoI can highly recommend this one day course. Everything you need to know about getting started with silver clay is covered in a relaxed, friendly and supportive way in the beautifully set up studio. Jo is an excellent teacher and puts you at ease from the start. My sister and myself thoroughly enjoyed the day and we both came away with pieces of jewellery to be proud of. Thank you Jo!
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Thank you for your feedback Carol. I'm pleased you both enjoyed your day. I'm sure your Caduceus will be much admired!Just had the best time, Jo is an amazing tutor, she explained everything so clearly and was helpful every step of the way. Loved the whole process and my final masterpieces!!
Thank you Jo x
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
It was a pleasure Ali - thank you for coming, it was good to meet you properly at last!What a relaxing and enjoyable day spent with Jo learning how to model silver clay. I must admit I felt slightly nervous to start with but Jo has such a lovely teaching manner, and really empowers and inspires you. I came away feeling so uplifted and enthusiastic, and will certainly be giving this a go at home. I will also be coming back for more workshops in the future as my sister and I had such fun.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Thank you for your feedback Ursula - much appreciated! I hope you are enjoying wearing your pendant.Had a brilliant day! The venue and the course was very well managed with Covid guidelines so felt very comfortable. The instructions were all really clear- with both handouts and demonstrations and we all came away with pieces of jewellery that we were pleased with. Jo was really knowledgable and happy to answer questions and give tips.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Thank you Jane - I'm glad you felt at ease and enjoyed the day.Jo's extensive knowledge and creativity was the icing on the cake for this very enjoyable and rewarding workshop.Lovely light, covid friendly, comfortable studio in peaceful surroundings. A really first class experience, and what a joy to come home with a finished piece of jewellery. If you haven't tried one of Jo's workshops , you should. You won't be disappointed.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Thank you Lynne - it was great to see you again.Jo's workshop was just what I needed! I booked the course with 2 other friends pre-lockdown and was so excited to be able to finally go ahead with it. Jo had made changes to her impressive studio to allow for social distancing and ensuring we all felt safe. The surroundings to her studio are beautiful and add to what was a truly relaxing day. It was lovely to be able to shut the world away and be engrossed in learning a completely new skill.
Jo was accommodating to all of our requests and very patient as we all worked at varied speeds. She was able to offer her expert advice when needed and guidance and has a wide variety of resources and equipment at hand to use.
I feel she should advertise these courses for mindfulness as I left feeling so refreshed and relaxed. If she ever considers a weekend retreat I'm there!
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Annie, thank you for your comments. I'm thrilled you felt refreshed after your day, and hope you enjoy wearing your necklace. Thank you too for waiting for the course to take place when lockdown eased, your support is very much appreciated.My sister and I loved every minute of Jo's silver clay workshop. Jo has a lovely teaching manner, and guided us expertly on the composition of our designs to achieve truly unique outcomes. We very much look forward to visiting Jo's workshop again in the future.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Thank you for your feedback. I think you both deserve a medal for firing silver in such hot weather! If you can achieve what you did in those conditions, making pieces in 'normal' temperatures will be a doddle at home!I booked a last minute weekend workshop with Jo. I'd wanted to learn how to make silver jewellery for a long time and I was not disappointed. I learnt lots of techniques and was taught in stages of the process which helped.
I came away with a ring, earrings and two pendants, one I'm using as a keyring, one as a necklace with other pendants.
I thoroughly enjoyed the two days, especially as Jo is a patient and encouraging teacher. Her studio within the grounds of her garden is ideal with lots of light, space and tools. We enjoyed lunch outside in the garden (masks and social distancing of course during this time).
In addition, I was able to stay in her B&B which made the experience much more relaxing. Jo's breakfasts are fabulous, very tasty. My room was very comfortable and peaceful. I enjoyed evening meals out at nearby locations. Thank you Jo for helping me enjoy being creative once again and inspiring me to continue. Much appreciated, Louise (Ely, UK)
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Thank you for your review Louise - it was a pleasure!Jo is a brilliant teacher and explains everything succinctly. As I have no aptitude for craft, I was so surprised to produce some very pretty buttons. What a wonderful day, thorough enjoyed the whole experience.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Lesley, thank you for that. It was lovely to finally meet you. Thank you for waiting for the course to finally take place!A lovely day. both my daughter and I really enjoyed it. a very relaxed atmosphere and beautiful setting. Jo is incredibly kind and helpful. Very well set up studio with everything you need. Jo had done a brilliant job with setting everything up to take into account social distancing with covid-19 and plenty of hand sanitiser/ wipes etc available. we felt very safe. We really enjoyed learning this technique and everyone made some lovely jewellery. My daughter even said that she didn't know it was possible to make such nice jewellery out of polymer clay! this is my 3rd workshop with Jo and i highly recommend her.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Hi Helen, thank you for your feedback - much appreciated. It's always good to know when someone's expectations have been exceeded!I joined Jo for a course pre-covid and now this one. Jo has spent a lot of time and effort to make us feel comfortable and safe, without losing the personal touch.
She is very patient, kind and a good teacher, and she really pays attention to detail, ensuring that the finish is very professional. I created a lovely necklace and earring set, in fact I can't quite believe how nice it is, so I'm really chuffed. In fact the 3 other participants creations were equally lovely. I love the range of colours and and also the range of things Jo can teach you. (I'm booked on two more workshops, so guess I'm hooked!)
Thank you Jo, so very much.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Hi Diane, thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed your day - it was good to see you again. It's great to be back up and running!A lovely way to spend the day with two friends. Beautiful calm surroundings and light and airy workshop with all social distancing and health and safety in place. I prefer smaller jewellery and Jo was happy for me to make pendants and earrings instead of a larger necklace. The experience was so relaxing and Jo has a wealth of knowledge and a calm and encouraging nature. Thank you so much we will be back when we can all agree on which workshop to do next!
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day. Thanks again for coming.Thank you Jo, a very enjoyable day. It was my first Foray after the Covid 19 lockdown and I was a little concerned about meeting others in a room but I have to say you had that room organised perfectly with plenty of sanitiser and other precautions. I felt very safe.
You were an excellent teacher explaining each stage of the process so clearly. There was a vast selection of materials and colours to choose from and supported help when needed. I came away with a lovely necklace, more confidence to mix with others and eager to come again to the studio.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Hi Maggie, thank you for your feedback - I'm glad you felt safe and enjoyed your day. Thank you for coming, it was a pleasure to meet you. JoGreat day. Achieved more than I expected with Jo giving us ideas and not just basic designs. I now feel confident enough to have a go by myself.
Had a really great day with Jo yesterday. Lovely peaceful surroundings and a great, bright and pleasant workshop to work in. Watched lots of squirrels and rabbits playing in the woods.
Not my first time working with Jo but I always learn something different. Came away with some lovely pieces (more than expected). Jo is very helpful and patient and offers great guidance - would recommend her workshops if you haven't already attended any. Left feeling very happy and relaxed.
I loved every minute of this course. The venue is wonderfully peaceful and well set up. Jo is a great teacher and I learnt loads. Looking forward to going back soon!
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Many thanks Anna. It was lovely to meet you.I enjoyed every minute of my silver clay workshop, Jo is such a lovely and patient teacher who spends lots of time showing you how to achieve the best results possible. I can’t wait to go back and learn more skills with Jo. Thanks so much.
Response from West Country Creative Ltd:
Thank you Amy - it would be lovely to see you again sometime.