Judy Hardman

Judy Hardman has been growing and using dye plants for forty years. Originally her intention was to dye her own Shetland fleece to create Fair Isle knitwear. She has tutored at two Guild Summer Schools and many one day workshops. Her book on natural dyeing includes beautiful illustrations of botanical paintings of the plants from her garden.

'A fantastic, comprehensive group of experiments with dyeing using plants. Great tutor. Returning home with so many examples. Would recommend the course to anyone'

'Judy is an excellent tutor. Approachable and patient with a lovely sense of humour. We, as a group, were amazed at what she had enabled us to achieve. Would come on another course run by her - very impressed.'

- students on' Introduction to Natural Dyeing' course, September 2025