Ruth McCann - ArtisOn

Ruth McCann is an Artist and bookbinder practising in the north east of England. She has taught bookbinding for 25 years in Ireland, London and Newcastle.

Ruth worked in Hubert’s of Cork hand bindery and then Book Works of London before setting up her own studio.

Currently located in Newcastle Art Centre. Ruth’s book art is in the permanent collection at the Tate and her fine binding has won judges award in Designer Bookbinders competition.

Ruth’s Courses

NEW

Glue-less Bookbinding: Japanese Stab Binding & Pamphlet Stitch

Sat, 10 Jul 2027

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Discover the satisfying craft of bookbinding in this hands-on, one-day workshop exploring two beautiful techniques that require no glue: Japanese stab binding and pamphlet stitch binding. You’ll learn how to fold, prepare and...

£98

Info & Book

All Levels

5 spaces available

Hardback Book Binding

Sat, 17 Jul 2027

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join book artist Ruth McCann for a creative and rewarding day learning the craft of traditional hardback bookbinding. This workshop introduces the essential techniques used to make a classic hardbound book from start...

£98

Info & Book

All Levels

1 spaces available

Coptic Stitch Book Binding

Sat, 17 Apr 2027

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join book artist Ruth McCann for a hands-on day exploring the beautiful and historic art of Coptic stitch bookbinding, a versatile and elegant binding style known for its exposed, decorative stitching and ability...

£98

Info & Book

All Levels

8 spaces available

NEW

Hardback Book Binding

Sat, 14 Nov 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

£95

All Levels

0 spaces available