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Sculpt your own faithful dog!

Greyhound front

Bronze finished Cockapoo and Greyhound sculptures as made during instruction Videos

Kit contents

Greyhound back

Starting to sculpt (from video)

Explaining the scale template (from video)

Using the ruler (included in the kit) (from video)

Applying gilt finish (from video)

Finished Cockapoos

Usually loads of leftover clay - here it's been used for baby hand and feet impression, using left over paint and gilt highlight as well ?

Description

Please note, due to other commitments, last orders is Thursday 19th December for guaranteed pre-Christmas arrival. Wishing you a great festive season, and Happy New Year 🤗 Wish to create a lovely sculpture of your own faithful dog? Or surprise someone with a sculpture you have made of their pet? Or gift a wonderful kit to them to enjoy the experience of sculpting themselves! No previous clay sculpting experience is needed as this kit is suitable for complete beginners. Everything is included in the kit to create your own fabulous bronze finished 'Faithful Dog' sculpture at home! Once finished, your sculpture will measure about 13cm x 8cm and weigh about 500 grams. You can base it on your own dog as instructions are given on how to develop a scale template of your own pet. This beautiful kit is also ideal for a unique special gift - contact Jo via the 'message the tutor' button if you would like a card with your personal message included in the pack, and have the whole package sent directly to the recipient. Coming from the Jo Garden Art studio where we usually have in person workshops (see the 'hare sculpture workshops' and 'two day sculpture workshops' here on the Craft Course website), this kit is one of a range now on sale by Jo Garden Art (see 'all listings' below). Each kit is lovingly put together by Jo in her Suffolk studio and contains professional quality products as used in our 'in-person' workshops. You will usually take about 90 minutes to sculpt your dog using quality air-drying clay. If you want a break, Jo includes in the kit a bio-degradable bag to keep your sculpture moist. Once finished your sculpture is either left to air-dry over 24-48 hours or popped into an oven for 90 minutes! You then use the provided paint and gilt cream (paint brush and applicators are in the kit) to evolve your faithful dog sculpture into a stunning bronze finish. You can share this experience with family and friends! Fabulous fun and enjoyed by any age group (please note young children must be supervised). Jo guarantees no two "Faithful Dog" sculptures will be the same! We can also mix types of sculptures within the ‘friends & family’ pack, so you might ask for 2 ‘sleeping cats’ and 2 ‘faithful dogs’ … or perhaps a 'hare' in the mix! Please note - this kit should be made within 4 months of purchase. These wonderful faithful dog sculptures are for displaying inside as the air-drying clay prefers not to endure soggy weather ;-) Jo Garden Art - for amazing experiences! NB: Postage is for mainland UK only.

What's included in the price?

- Written instructions with colour photographs. - Link to two fully detailed YouTube videos of Jo providing a step-by-step workshop making a cockapoo and greyhound. - Scale template of a cockapoo with ruler (both videos also show you how to make your own scale template of your own dog to use with the ruler). - Foil armature which can be adapted to a different pose. - Base board and wax paper to make your sculpture on. - Vacuum packed reinforced air-drying clay. - Cloth to wet & keep clay moist. - Bio-degradable bag to keep sculpture moist during breaks. - Sculpture tools. - Specialist paint and paint brush. - Bronze gilt cream and applicator.

What you will need

Nothing! Everything is contained in the kit ;-) But the scene can be set: favourite music on, cup of tea/coffee/hot chocolate (glass of wine). Time to relax?

Duration

Maker

Jo Garden Art

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Welcome 😃 I'm Jo Garden. I call myself a 'facilitator' as my joy is enabling people of any skill to achieve something they did not expect, plus have time away from the everyday stresses of normal life. My sculpture & slate mosaic workshops are broken down into small stages which result in amazing sculptures and works of art regardless of your artistic ability (honestly). If you purchase a kit, there is a full length video of me making the sculpture which you can watch as many times as you wish. If attending a workshop, my peaceful studio is tucked into the garden surrounded by trees and wildlife making it a very tranquil and stress busting. I run several workshops a month but am often booked up for months in advance. If you book a long way in the future, I do make contact if I have cancellations and can move you forward. Please do not hesitate to message me if you have any questions. Jo x

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Wheelchair users
Hearing impaired
Limited mobility
Learning difficulties (SEN)
Hen dos
Father's Day
Corporate days out & team building
Mother's Day
Romantic
School holiday workshops & activities
Pet lovers
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Christmas
Suitable for beginners
UK Holiday
Stag dos
Easter

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Price:

£39.00

Postage:

£3.50

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

16 Dec 22'

Jackie reviewed: Sculpt your own faithful dog!

"I absolutely loved this kit. I have literally never even picked up a piece of clay in my life and I don't have an artistic bone in my body, yet somehow with your kit and your guidance, I've actually managed to make something that vaguely resembles my dog!! Really enjoyable and I will likely be buying another one! "

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review Jackie. Absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed the kit so much. We all have artistic skills inside us! Jo xx"

2 Sep 21'

janet reviewed: Sculpt your own faithful dog!

"Fab kit. Generous supplies of materials and very comprehensive instructions. I had a fantastic time sculpting my dog and thrilled with the result"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Hi Janet - Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of the Faithful Dog Kit. Tula, the Cockapoo who is one of the 'templates' had a nasty accident a couple of weeks ago and I've just returned from the vets where she had her 10 stitches out, poor thing. However, she is all recovered but will have a big scar across her chest - perhaps I will need to do a new sculpture of her!!!!"

23 Mar 21'

Paula reviewed: Sculpt your own faithful dog!

"I was bought this as a present after my lovey labrador Dylan passed away. Despite having no natural artistic ability, I followed the video and was delighted with my finished Dylan. He was a black labrador and my friend had contacted Jo to see if she would put black paint in instead of bronze which she did. There was clay left over and I made a tiny food bowl to sit beside him as he was always hungry! He is now on my kitchen window ledge and we have a chat everytime I washup. Would recommend this kit very much even if you think you have no creative skill!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to place a review Paula ;-) So sorry to hear about your loss, but glad you were pleased with how your Dylan sculpture turned out - really like the little food bowl idea! Jo x"

14 Mar 21'

Maggie reviewed: Sculpt your own faithful dog!

"Just to say how much I’m enjoying using your kit to make a sculpt of my friend’s whippet as a surprise for her birthday. Your instructions are very clear though getting good photos of her dog without her knowing has been very challenging! I wondered if you could tell me where to buy the clay you include in the kit. I do some figurative sculpting with air drying clay but it’s more groggy and I like the finer texture of your clay, especially for smaller works. Many thanks, Maggie"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Maggie ;-) Yes, the clay is a good quality one - I have sent an email with all the product information. Jo x"

8 Mar 21'

Susan Vanner reviewed: Sculpt your own faithful dog!

"Have just completed the dog and all I can say is what a fabulous thing to do. You receive everything you need and the YouTube video is very clear and you can do it in real time. It’s fun and relaxing which is what we all need at this moment in time."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Susan! I'm loving your sculpture of Henry - thank you for letting me use the photo you sent. As you say, we are all needing some relaxation ;-)"