Crab mosaic by Jo Letchford, Folkestone, Kent

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October 2011
Jo has just added the dates for all the one day mosaic making courses during 2012. Each course will run from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. Spaces are limited to ensure that all students receive enough personal help and advice. Gift vouchers are available so you could give a course as a present. Full details of the courses and the dates can be found on the Course page. As spaces are limited they do fill up fast, so if you are thinking of booking a place please do not leave it too late.
Crab mosaic by Jo Letchford, Folkestone, Kent September 2011
Above you can see one of Jo's latest mosaics. With the Crab mosaic Jo has once again chosen a coastal theme which always proves popular with visitors to her studio at 43 The Old High Street in Folkestone.
Christmas is approaching fast, so now is a good time to book on one of Jo's one day mosaic making courses so you can make your own mosaic to give to that special person in your life. Of course you could buy a place on one of Jo's courses in the new year as a present for someone. The courses are normally run on the first Saturday of each month and numbers on each day are limited to ensure that all students get all the attention they need from Jo. Full details can be found on the Courses page.
Don't forget if you are coming to Folkestone that the Triennial runs until 25 September and includes work by 19 international artists. Full details can be found on the Folkestone Triennial website.
jo letchford mosaics, 43 The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1RL for all your mosaic needs, courses, commissions, materials and mosaic sales August 2011
Jo has a new pair of greetings cards for sale in her shop. They are called Life Force 1 and Life Force 2 and they come with a blank inside so you can add your own greeting. Why not pop into the shop at 43 The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent and meet Jo and buy some cards? The opening hours can be found on the Shop page.
Jo Letchfrod Mosaics, 43 The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1RL July 2011
Jo's shop front has had a facelift. Now with it's bright orange paintwork it is even easier to find. If you are visiting the area for the 2011 Folkestone Triennial please take the time to pop into Jo's shop and say hello. You will find a beautiful gallery of mosaics for sale and all the tools and materials that you need to make your own mosaics. If you don't think you've got the skills needed to make your own mosaic why not enrol on one of Jo's one day courses? You can read more about the courses here. If that still seems a bit daunting why not commission Jo to make your own personal piece of art? Full details can be found here.
  February 2011
Jo was delighted to be offered the chance to take part in ITV's 'May the Best House Win'; those of you who saw the programme broadcast on Friday 11th February may have spotted several of her mosaics. You can read more about the show on their website by clicking here. Also, if you missed the show or would like to watch the it again you can do so with the ITVPlayer, just click here. Please note that the programme will only be available online until 13th March 2011.
Meanwhile Jo is keeping very busy working on various commissions. With the warmer weather now here it may be a good time to think about a weekend at the seaside in Folkestone and taking one of Jo's mosaic courses. There are some places left on most of the course dates. for more details please click here.
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