Jo Garden Art reviews

23 Mar 21'

Catherine W reviewed: Bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"Bought the hare kit, along with the sleeping cat kit, a few weeks ago, was a really good experience. The YouTube video was great to follow and any issues Jo responded very swiftly and was a great help. The instructions and kit was everything you needed, you just added the coffee and cake!! Will be purchasing again - the dog one next I think. Hoping to visit in person in the near future. Thanks Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Ah ha! Here is the cake once more ;-) - thank you Catherine! I loved the photos of your hare along with little basket of carrots made with the spare clay - an inspiration! (was the cake Carrot Cake?). Would love to meet you in the summer. Jo x"

23 Mar 21'

Catherine W reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"Bought the sleeping cat kit a few weeks ago, was a really good experience. The YouTube video was great to follow and any issues Jo responded very swiftly and was a great help. The instructions and kit was everything you needed, you just added the coffee and cake!! Will be purchasing again and hoping to visit in the near future. Thanks Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Catherine ;-) and thanks for sending your great photos through (including little mouse!). I like the idea of coffee & cake (on Slimming World at moment, so cake is making me heady!). Jo x"

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"

19 Mar 21'

Angela reviewed: Family & Friends 4 x bronze clay sleeping cat - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"I was brought the family sleeping cat sculpture kit for my birthday. We completed them in stages over 4 weekends during lockdown and thoroughly enjoyed spending time together making them. I don't think my husband or son would have considered attending a craft course but enjoyed making them at home. The instructions were clear and comprehensive but the cats are very definitely individuals. A strange lockdown birthday but a lovely reminder of spending time together as a family. An excellent craft course and would highly recommend it."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Angela! You made my day when your review and the photo you sent came through on my email ;-) As you said, despite the same materials and instructions everyone made completely different cats (and little mice with the left over clay!). So glad you had some special time together as a family. 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 ;-)"

2 Mar 21'

Dawn reviewed: Bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"Really enjoyed this kit, my first attempt and very impressed with my finished creation. Will definitely do another one or two. Would be a great afternoon spent with friends or family and lots of fun in the process."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Dawn ;-) Messing with clay is so relaxing and I loved your finished hare with its enormouse ears!!!"

26 Feb 21'

Heidi reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"Another fantastic kit! Enjoyed doing this socially distanced with friends over zoom, great way to switch off and relax. Really pleased with the results too. Great, prompt service from Jo, everything you need is in the kit, instructions are very clear and easy to follow, as is the video tutorial. 5 *'s from us!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Wow Heidi & gang - thank you so much for the photos of the amazing cats you created! They are now featured as a collage on the Craft Course page for the 'Family & Friends' kit. Just gorgeous results - thank you again for sharing them with me ;-) Jo xx"

19 Feb 21'

Deborah reviewed: Bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"I really enjoyed making my hare (photo attached) and found the whole process very relaxing!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for the photo Deborah! So glad you enjoyed the experience, Jo x"

18 Feb 21'

Carolyn reviewed: Bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"My daughter loved the hare kit which I gave her for Christmas!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Carolyn for letting me know your gift was enjoyed! Jo x"

16 Feb 21'

Kitty reviewed: Family & Friends 4 x bronze clay sleeping cat - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"A mixed group of 9 family and friends got together virtually to make our hare and sleeping cat sculptures. The kits were fantastic, containing everything we needed. The instructions were extremely well written and the extra resource of the training video meant that everyone knew what to do. We all produced unique and pleasing sculptures, even the least experienced among us! We are delighted with the whole experience. Thank you Jo!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you and your family and friends for such a lovely review Kitty ;-) And also for the awesome photos! I never thought someone would make a hare standing on his hind legs from the clay kit!! 'Virtual' sculpting parties are such fun. Jo x"

15 Feb 21'

Becca Asquith reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"I loved this sleeping cat kit. The kit was really well thought out, everything you need is included which made it super simple to get started. The accompanying youtube tutorial is very clear & really well paced, you can just let it run as you do your sculpture in real time -you don’t have to keep pausing and rewinding. And the results were great! I’m amazed at how well it turned out! It was loads of fun to make & really relaxing. I’m definitely going to buy some more kits from Jo."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Becca ;-) So happy you found the process relaxing - we need that at the moment! When I check the videos I play them at double speed and can still understand what I'm saying - I did not realise I spoke so slowly! Jo x"

15 Feb 21'

Cathy reviewed: Bronze clay duo 'Hare' & 'Sleeping Cat' sculpting kit

"We loved this kit so much ! We have never done anything like this before and thought it would end up a bit of a mess but this kit is so carefully thought out that it really helps you every step of the way . We had great fun doing our cats together (we asked for 2 cats instead of a hare and a cat) and found it extremely relaxing . I never usually take time out to do things like this and I decided I should do it more often . We are going to try a hare and a dog next . The kits are extremely organised and the instructions so clear with a really well paced and thought out video that you can play as you are working on it . I will get some more kits for us to use but I will also get some as gifts as I think they make a really sweet and fun present ."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Cathy - really pleased you managed to find some 'zen' time doing something new. Sculpting in clay is very tactile and absorbing (and quite addictive!) Jo x"

8 Feb 21'

Ruth reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"I really enjoyed my sleeping cat sculpture! What a lovely project. The kit was perfect and the instructions easy to follow. Thank you!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Ruth! I loved the picture you emailed me of your fabulous sculpture ;-) Jo x"

29 Jan 21'

Heidi reviewed: Family & Friends 4 x bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"Not just a 'good hare day' but a brilliant one! Four friends, different households, zoom and away we went. The kit was excellent; instruction sheet, tools, materials, access to the video. The video excellent too and a great reference. Thoroughly enjoyed the sculpting, painting and final bronzing and we all have very different results. We would all happily recommend the 4 person kit and look forward to being able to join the workshop in person."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Oh wow Heidi! Your hare is amazing - as mentioned in the video, I generally guide people away from putting face details as it can go a bit wrong - but you have nailed it - really well done ;-) And knowing you had a friends zoom session is very heart warming. Thank you for your lovely review - I'm really glad you all enjoyed your time making the hares and hope to see you in person soon. Jo x"

28 Jan 21'

Harriet reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"Fabulous kit and great video. Really has inspired me to do more! Mega chuffed with the results my sleeping cat looks great! Though I am clearly bias! I would recommend this as a great gift with brilliant instructions. A pleasure to recieve and to make!!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Harriet - and also for the photos you sent me - fabulous! Lovely to hear you will do more clay work - enjoy! ;-) Jo x"

24 Jan 21'

Jane Hardy reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"The kit was a gift for a friend in Scotland, I can say she was delighted to be receiving it. The ordering, personalised message and postage was quickly and efficiently organised when purchased and posted very promptly."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Jane - very happy your friend received her kit and was delighted ;-) I've been re-learning the geography of the UK whilst sending out these kits!"

22 Jan 21'

Ann-Marie Thomas reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"My Husband purchased me the Sleeping cat sculpture kit as an Anniversary present. The Kit had everything I needed to build the cat and paint it. The Step by step instructions were easy to follow. I was able to grab a drink and a bite to eat between stages like the drying process. Overall a really nice kit and introduction to Sculpturing techniques. I whole heartedly recommend."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Ann-Marie ;-) Really pleased you liked the Sleeping Cat Kit and found the stages easy to follow if you have not tried sculpting before. I hope it has launched a new creative pastime! Jo x"

21 Jan 21'

Jill Westrick reviewed: Family & Friends 4 x bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"After I had placed my order Jo very kindly rang me to go through the stages of our Hare construction as I wanted to try a moon gazing hare. We spent two very enjoyable days making the bronze hares, and exploring our creativity. Everything we needed was included in the kit and the instructions were very clear, and easy to follow. The YouTube video was also very helpful. We were very pleased with our finished results, and having bits left over means we can try our hands at something else."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much Jill - and for sending me your photos of your fabulous finished hares - I have put one onto the Craft Course photo slide show under the Family & Friends x 4 Bronze Hare Kit. Your moon gazing poses are just lovely ;-) Jo x"

20 Jan 21'

Sarah reviewed: Bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"I purchased the hare kit and omg loved making it at my own pace, tweaked it to suit my tastes and family have commented how good it is. With some leftover clay made a hand and footprint from my 6month grandson as a keepstake too. Love it"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"What a lovely review Sarah! So glad you enjoyed making your hare and used the leftover clay in such an inspiring way. Jo x"

20 Jan 21'

Julia reviewed: Bronze clay sculpture kit: sleeping cat

"I had a lovely time doing my sleeping cat sculpture, not sure it would make it into a gallery lol ?, but I love it! The instructions are very good & easy to follow and the YouTube video was very helpful, love the tips you gave. I will email you some photos, feel free to use as you wish. I had a bit of clay left so made a mini cat, maybe don't include that as it looks a bit random. Will definitely recommend your kits."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Julia. Your photos have come through and your sleeping cat looks lovely - well done ;-) So glad you enjoyed your time making her and mini cat! Keep safe, kind regards Jo x"

7 Jan 21'

Mandy reviewed: Family & Friends 4 x bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"My children and I received craftcourses gift vouchers for Christmas, and with continued Covid restrictions, decided to go for this kit instead of waiting for an in-person course. Every part of this package was brilliant. Postage was fast. The written and video instructions are very clear and make what seems initially a bit of a daunting task completely achievable - and fun. No additional equipment is required and everything was clearly packaged and great quality. My children (aged 11-17) really enjoyed it and we had enough spare clay, paint and gilt to create little hedgehogs (using a ball of tin foil) to go alongside our hares! Super results. Thank you Jo. Hopefully we can come to your workshop one day!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you Mandy! What a lovely review and I'm so pleased you liked all the contents in the kit. I kept them separately packaged per person just in case the 4 hares are split between households. Loved the hedgehogs; what an ingenious way of using up spare produce - thank you for sending photos ;-) It would be lovely to see you and your family on a workshop. Once we are in a lower Covid Tier, I will be working with individual 'bubbles' rather than mixed groups. Thank you again for your review. Keep safe, kindest regards Jo ;-)"

6 Jan 21'

Jane Fearn reviewed: Family & Friends 4 x bronze hare kit using air-drying clay - including on-line video with Jo Garden Art

"We were sent this kit as a surprise Christmas gift. Very exciting opening the box of goodies, very well packaged and excellent quality. We were going to let our daughter make them all but Jo suggested we do it as a family. What a great experience it was everyone beavering away making their own version of the hare. The video was clear and concise and we paused it as and when we needed to. So excited g putting the hares in the oven to bake. Once cooled the painting was so enjoyable and relaxing. The gilt finish really sets these sculptures apart they end up looking like bronze, fabulous. You don’t need any special skill to make the hare just time and Jo in the background on video directing you ?."

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Jane ;-) Really glad you shared the experience as a family, I bet the different personalities came out in their hare sculptures! I've had a number of photos sent to me showing hares being made with 'me' in my video playing in the background - it's a very odd feeling ;-O Warm regards, Jo x"

4 Jan 21'

Jean reviewed: Large outdoor plaster hare sculpture kit

"I received a Large moongazing hare kit as a surprise Christmas present. I had been to Jo’s on a 1 day hare sculpture workshop pre-covid and saw the large hare sculptures in her garden. At that time you could not buy a kit and covid hit before I could book a workshop to make the bigger hare. I had the most amazing three days between Christmas and New Year making my hare at home. Great video of Jo showing each stage and the kit contained everything I needed. I put some sand from a wonderful holiday into the glass pod which sits in the heart area, so whenever I look at my hare I will also remember that holiday. My hubby had chosen the black colour finish which is stunning and will look amazing in the garden. Great pressie and thoroughly recommend the kit which is not as difficult to make as you may think!"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you for your review Jean ;-) Simon contacted me just when I was developing the kit, so he actually was my first customer! So glad you enjoyed making your large moon gazing hare - and like the Obsidian black colour. Thank you for the photos and letting me use them on my website. Hopefully the holiday sand in the heart and star gazing will result in another fabulous holiday soon. Keep safe and Happy New Year! Jo x"

25 Dec 20'

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

"Bought as a gift everything 5 star"

Jo Garden Art responded:

"Thank you so much for purchasing the Hare Sculpture kit as a present Nicola and hope the recipient has a fabulous time creating their unique sculpture. Kindest regards Jo ;-)"