Spring School: ‘Mean, but not exactly’ with Frank Sweeney
01 — 09 April 2025, 6–7:30pm
Further Information
Spring School is a free adult programme of shared learning through art activities, designed and facilitated by TBG+S Studio Artist Frank Sweeney with guest speakers Eva Richardson McCrea and Luke van Gelderen.
Frank Sweeney invites participants to come together for Mean, but not exactly, four evening sessions to learn and gain insight into using found materials to explore montage, contradiction and copying in filmmaking.
Learn about the history of these ideas and explore how they can be applied to a variety of artistic practices. For first-time filmmakers, the programme aims to be an easy way to begin to understand and work with filmic materials, for more experienced participants it may provide a new way to approach cinematic communication.
Participants will create a short film based on the workshop and the outcomes will be screened at the final session. Ideally participants will have access to a laptop or smart phone at home. If not, Frank Sweeney and TBG+S can facilitate.
Each week will see a different activity, talk, discussion or workshop, facilitated by the artist and invited guests. Spring School is an opportunity to expand your ideas of art practice, experiment with making art, learn with others within the TBG+S community.
No previous experience needed, just a commitment to attend all sessions and a willingness to engage in group work and discussion is essential.
Frank Sweeney’s recent exhibitions and screenings include Anthology Film Archives, New York (2024); FILMADRID, Madrid (Special Mention) (2024); International Film Festival Rotterdam (Winner Tiger Short Award) (2024); EVA International, Limerick (2023); Sirius Art Centre, Cobh (2023); CCA-Derry (2022); Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin (2021); Green on Red Gallery, Dublin (2019).
How to Book
Please email an expression of interest to TBG+S Learning and Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin (orla@templebargallery.com) with the subject line ‘Spring School 2025'. In the body of your email please tell us about yourself and why you wish to participate in this Spring School (max 300 words). For further details, please download the 'Spring School 2025 Overview and Schedule' below.
Sessions are designed for a small group. Limited spaces are available so please only apply if you can commit to the four sessions:
- Tuesday 01 April
- Wednesday 02 April
- Tuesday 08 April
- Wednesday 09 April
Sessions run from 6–7:30pm
Deadline: Friday 21 March, 5pm.
You will be contacted with confirmation of places by Wednesday 25 March.
If you have any questions or would like support to register contact TBG+S Learning & Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin.