Are you ready to take your figure drawing to the next level? Learn the Mentler Methode figure structure approach online! No disks, no long flights, just press play and dive in at your own pace!
Join us every Friday for a figure drawing session from a model. We will start with short warm-up poses and work our way to longer poses. This is a perfect sequence to work on your gesture!
Current Schedule
Every Wednesday
Drawing from model, long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm
Every Friday
Drawing from nude model, short and/or long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm
February 20-22, 2026
3-day Figure Drawing Master Lab
9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: San Antonio, TX
Upcoming Labs & Workshops
Physical Materials
Own a real physical disk or book that will last a lifetime instead of fleeting digital downloads.
PLAN – Figure Drawing Blu-ray
The Book of Bones
Heads, Faces, and Features DVD
Art by Michael Mentler
Visit studio owner’s art gallery. A number of original drawings and paintings by Michael Mentler are available for purchase and ready to be added to your collection.
Latest Posts
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Study the Mentler Methode Online
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Are you ready to take your figure drawing to the next level? Learn the Mentler Methode figure structure approach online! As promised, we are launching our first-ever online video course this year. No disks, no long flights, just press play and dive in at your own pace!
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Mastering Figure Drawing – Mentler Methode Video Course
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In this recorded figure drawing course, Michael Mentler demonstrates a figure construction technique using his proprietary Cranial Index System. He covers the basics of this proportion system, then dives into each block of the figure, such as torso, pelvis, various muscle groups, arms, and legs. By the end of this course, students will gain understanding…
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The Coppini Presents • A Mentler Méthode Master Lab • Feb 20-22, 2026
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Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance If you’re located in the San Antonio, TX area and always wanted to attend one of Michael Mentler’s classes, this is your opportunity! Join this 3-day Mentler Méthode Figure Drawing Master Lab at the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts. Master Lab Information Instructor: Michael Mentler
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The Structure & Mechanics of the Human Machine • Sept 26-30, 2025
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A 5-Day Mentler Méthode Master Class In life drawing, one should avoid being seduced by surface detail; details are never the draughtsman’s friend. They are a distraction from the Mass Conception. To effectively incorporate observable surface information into drawing of the human form, it’s essential to understand the underlying structure. This workshop focuses specifically on
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Mentored Drawing Sessions and Summer Break
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Mentler Methodé Saturday Labs on Pause As Texan summer is in full swing, we are going to take a break from Saturday labs and sessions until further notice. We had less interest in these past few weeks, so we are going to pause Mentler Methodé Saturday Labs for now. Mentored Sessions are in! Instead, we
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Mentored Drawing Sessions
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Learning figure or portrait drawing with guidance from a seasoned instructor can greatly improve your artistic skills. Seeing someone draw is not quite like being able to draw yourself, as it is hard to see one’s own mistakes. This is where mentored drawing sessions with Michael Mentler come in. Here, you will receive guidance and