Jo Garden Art reviews

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

"Loved this, fabulous day and so pleased with the result. Thank you Jo! X"

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

"My friend Sally and I had a wonderful day on Jo’s one day hare sculpting course. Jo, her husband Andy and pooches gave us a warm welcome before we ventured over to the studio located in their beautiful garden meadow. Jo’s tuition was faultless, the whole day was well organised and paced perfectly. Both Jo (and later in the day) Andy were on hand, attentive but not in an intrusive way knowing when to step in and offer help when needed. With a little help from them both I managed to create an adorable hare. There were plenty of refreshments to keep us going 😊 I can honestly say this is the best creative course I have ever attended and I’ve been on a few! Lovely hosts, great fellow students with plenty of laughs and to top it off glorious weather. Sally and I are already planning to do a 2 day course when one becomes available. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Debbie! Both my workshops over the weekend enjoyed the long awaited sunshine which was blissful. We are so glad you loved the day and look forward to welcoming you back in the future, Jo xx"

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

"My husband Chris and I did this fabulous course on 12 May. Jo and Andy made us all so welcome - (as did the 2 lovely friendly cockapoos!) We learnt so much during the day but it was still relaxed and fun. We now have a pair of medium sized hares that will go outdoors in a few days. Jo explained and demonstrated each step of the process fully and was always available to offer advice and help whenever needed. It's a fascinating thing to do, and so satisfying to come home with a beautiful item that you have made! I'd love to do a 2 day course but will have to wait until a space next year as all courses are very popular. It was a lovely group of people, the weather was perfect, Jo and Andy's garden is super and a great showplace for examples of Jo's work too. We were kept well refreshed too! Thank you Jo and Andy - and the group for a smashing day we'll remember for a long while. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Our pleasure Diana. It was lovely having you and Chris in the studio. Your hares were fabulous and will enjoy their time sitting together in your garden. How wonderful to have good weather at long last! To be able to sit the hares outside during lunch so the new plaster could dry in the sunshine was bliss! Hope to see you back in the studio, Jo xx"

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

"Had a great time making the medium hare. I chose to have the ‘scratching ear’ pose. Jo was a great teacher and everything was explained clearly, and, of course, she was there to help with problems that arose and give advice. Every part of the process was enjoyable. Andy came to the rescue when it got hectic with the plaster……he also makes a good cuppa! A lovely way to spend the day. (I have been studying my hare today, he may not be perfect but every time I look at him I love him a little bit more)"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lynne - your ear scratching hare was lovely and will be a great talking point when placed in your garden. Each hare is soooo different! Andy is my rock during that busy 'pinch time' in the middle of the day 😊. Jo xx"

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

"I did the Hare sculpture course yesterday with Jo, I have to say it was the most fabulously enjoyable day I’ve had in a long while. Everything about it was great, we had a group of 7 people and Jo helped everyone with the help of husband Andy who kept us topped up with material’s. It was a busy day, but not to full on, plenty of time for tea/coffee, biscuits and cuddles with the adorable dogs. I would absolutely recommend it and actually would love to do it again."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Julia! Lovely day with lovely people - our cockapoo's Mia & Tula particularly enjoyed the cuddles. Would love to see you back in the studio! Jo xx"

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

"I have just done the 1 day course and it was fantastic. Jo is very friendly, helpful and professional. The course is excellent for beginners, give it ago, you will not regret it."

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

"Had a wonderful day with Jo making a moon gazing hare. Everything was carefully explained, Jo, with support from hubby Andy, had thought of every detail including a little paint to take away for any future touch ups if needed. Came away with a hare I’m proud of and would certainly recommend this course."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Amanda - fabulous ears on your moongazing hare! Andy is great helping me during the busy middle part of the day when so much is going on with the plaster!!! Jo xx"

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

"Jo expertly guides you through the whole process of creating your own unique hare sculpture. It was really good fun, in lovely surroundings and with lovely guests. Recommended..... as a complete novice- you will come away feeling like a pro with work to be proud of!!!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Helen - seeing everyone with their hare sculptures at the end of the day always gives me a buzz! So glad you enjoyed the experience, jo xx"

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

"Fantastic day making my hare sculpture. Jo is amazing and very patient. Great facility and will definitely return to do another day. I’m not particularly arty and didn't think I could manage to produce such a great garden ornament."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jackie - everyone has an arty button! I hope your lovely hare enjoys his new garden. Hope to see you back in the studio again, Jo xx"

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

"Jo is a talented and patient teacher who is generous with her knowledge and time. I had a super day making a medium sized hare - I learnt lots and it was good fun too. Thank you Jo"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Teresa - it was a lovely workshop! So glad you enjoyed making your wonderful hare. A lot of the processes we go through can be applied to other crafts which is an added bonus! Jo xx"

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

"Thanks Jo and Andy I loved the 2 day workshop. We had so much fun and I came home with my abstract horse which I am very pleased with. This is the third workshop I have been on and have had such a great time at every one. You get just as much help as you want or need so I have more booked. The atmosphere is so good and refreshing. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Pip - looking forward to seeing you again this year! Your horse was wonderful, with a slightly tilted head which added so much personality. I would have been very happy to give him space in my garden (but I doubt you would part with him!). Enjoy the changing colours you see on the copper patinated finish after rain and sun 🤗😘 Jo xx"

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

"Fabulous two days with Jo making Maud a sitting hare, days filled with inspiration and laughter. Anyone thinking they cannot make a sculpture or slate art, think again, with Jo you can and thoroughly enjoy the experience. Looking forward to making a friend for Maud ! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Steph! I expect Maud will also be a little fed up with all the rain we are having (if you were brave enough to pop her outside!). Once she has a buddy, they can enjoy the British weather together 😄🤗. Jo xx"

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

"An excellent experience! Everyone on the course left with a unique hare that they were really proud of. Jo is highly skilled at enabling everyone to access their own creativity. It was the best course I have ever been on!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Rachel! It's always my pleasure to see what people can achieve with just a little nudge in the right direction 🤗. Delighted you enjoyed the workshop so much. Jo xxx"

Pat Court reviewed: Large Outdoor Plaster Hare sculpture kit

"This is my second Jo Garden large hare kit. Notified re posting and kit arrived very quickly. Well packaged and good instructions. I'm going to start him later this week. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Pat - it's wonderful you are making a partner for your current large hare 🥰 Have a lovely time, Jo xx"

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

"We completed the one day course hare making on 22nd March. There was 4 of us and we had a great day. Jo was great explaing each stage and was helpful coming round and advising. Definitely recommend this course. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Debbie - really happy the four of you enjoyed the day and went away with fabulous hares. Hope you enjoyed the remainder of your stay in Suffolk. Jo xx"

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

"We did the Hare sculpture workshop yesterday and had a great day. Jo was really good at explaining each step, on hand if help was needed but let you do your own thing as well. Very hospitable, we were looked after very well all day long. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere, we all interacted with each other and all made a variety of different hares. Would absolutely recommend doing this with friends or family as a treat . "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Julia - guests are always so friendly, I think it's because we all enjoy crafting! Lovely range of hares made over the day 🤗 Jo xx"

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

"I went on the one day Hare Sculpture workshop towards the end of March '24. It was really well organised and Jo was brilliant at helping and guiding everyone throughout the day. I was really pleased with my Hare, the sculpting technique is really simple but also very flexible and everyone's Hare came out as a unique piece. The location is lovely, the workroom is really bright and there is plenty of space. Jo has lots of example pieces so you can see how your Hare will look if you adjust the 'posture'. It is a very busy day with lots of stages to work through, but it's not too intense so it's still fun. I hope to go back again and make more sculptures or buy some kits and try to replicate at home."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Sue! I love how each hare ends up so individual despite the same starting point, materials and instructions. Just goes to show how each of us interprets processes differently! I look forward to seeing you again, Jo xxx"

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

"My daughter and I had a wonderful day together making hare sculptures. We both felt that Jo was a marvellous tutor and nothing was too much trouble for her in explanations and hands on help where required. She was so generous in every way and nothing was missing. Her attention to detail in what was required was amazing even down to the little pots of paint to go home with. A really memorable day and the sun shone on the lovely grounds too. !! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Lois 😊 I enjoy the little details! It takes me several days to pull together everything for the workshops and filling the goodie bags is my last task 🤗. so glad you both enjoyed the day. Jo xx"

Jackie reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Jo is amazing, what a couple of days! Jo had everything prepared, her calm and patient manner, explaining before we started and then with us every step to reassure, advise and help. The tea and Kit Kats to keep us going were very welcome 🤗. To finally get to our finished pieces, unique and special to us all, we all felt such an achievement. On the second day, I was making a large piece of slate art and a big bit fell off. Jo said we’d need a miracle….well, she made a miracle happen! Thank you. I drove home both excited and exhausted, everything held together, phew! Now taking pride of place in my kitchen and hall, I’d highly recommend spending a day here 👍"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Jackie! So glad to hear your large piece made it home intact! I hope all the additional highlight materials went on OK - it really was a work of art! Well done 👏👏👏 Jo xx"

Heather reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Really lovely day using materials I have not used before. Very friendly, with great hands on support. I got quite absorbed in the task and surprised myself with the results, as I do not consider myself artistic."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Heather - the process is very absorbing! You made some lovely pieces - everyone has some artistic skills hidden away 🤗. Jo x"

Gill Allan reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Jo, thank you for such a fantastic mosiac slate workshop. You are a brilliant tutor. I had a great day and really enjoyed myself. I love the two pieces I made and am looking forward to making the hare sculpture and the larger mosiac piece. Thank you to both you and Andy for your excellent hospitality. See you in August. xx"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"My pleasure Gill 🤗 Lovely work achieved and hopefully now up on your walls. Looking forward to seeing what you do with a larger piece on your next slate visit. See you in a sunnier and (hopefully) dryer August! Jo xx"

Jan reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Spent a very therapeutic day at this workshop today, thank you. Jo is a patient and thoughtful teacher and inspiration throughout the day and ewe all createdtwo amazing abstract pieces of slate art using the very wide range of slates, inclusions and bling available for us. "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jan (and for your tips on the glass cutting tools!). My ever widening range of 'bling' is beginning to overtake the studio 😆👍. Your pieces were lovely and I hope you are enjoying looking at them at home. Jo xx"

Angie Weston reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"Another fabulous two day course with Jo. Having previously made to large hares, I thought I would try the two day Slate Workshops. What a wonderful way to spend two days! On arrival, I knew nothing about working with slate but as always, Jo explained everything that we needed to know in order to create two small pieces and one larger piece on the second day. Jo is so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking of trying something a bit different. Thank you Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Angie. All your pieces were lovely and I hope are now displayed up on walls at home. Hope to see you again! Jo xx"

Pip Hughes reviewed: Slate mosaic workshop at Jo Garden Art

"What a great day! This was the second workshop I have attended the first was to make a Hare garden sculpture which I loved. The second a Slate mosaic workshop which is completely different but just as great! I have booked 3 more workshops and I'm really looking forward them. Thanks Jo and Andy for the best creatives, well organised and fun workshops I have attended"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"So lovely to see you again Pip! Really glad you enjoyed the slate workshop and hope you have your 2 lovely pieces up on the wall 🤗. Looking forward to having you back in the studio hopefully with better weather and no need for wellies!!! Jo x"

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

"A second visit to Jo's workshop and a wonderful 2 days were spent creating and fulfilling my dream of making an owl. Jo is an inspirational person who helps everyone bring out thier artistic self with her patience, skill, kindness and fun. Everyone can achieve on this course. The environment is peaceful and enhances your creative ability. Thank you Jo and Andy 🦉😁"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Your Owl was wonderful Jools! Well done 🙌. What a relief when it fitted into your car 😆. A lovely workshop with lovely guests. Jo xx"