Learn to draw the human figure, proportions, and muscle groups in this 6-day Mentler Methode in-person advanced workshop in Carrollton, TX.
Learn human proportion and art materials at the Texas Hill Country Atelier in a 4-day hands-on figure drawing workshop with Michael Mentler in Kerrville, TX.
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!
Current Schedule
Every Wednesday
Starting June 3!
Drawing from nude or costumed model, long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm
Every Friday
Drawing from nude model, short and/or long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm
Every First Saturday of the Month
Drawing from nude model, short and/or long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm
June 2 – 7, 2026
Advanced figure drawing workshop with Michael Mentler
Carrollton, Texas, USA
August 31 – September 3, 2026
Figure drawing workshop with Michael Mentler
Kerrville, Texas, USA
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
-
Human Figure Structure – Advanced Workshop
Published on
We welcome advanced students to this 6-day figure drawing workshop in Carrollton, Texas. If you have taken workshops with Michael Mentler before and familiar with Mentler Methode, we’re inviting you to join this hands-on workshop to deepen your knowledge and maximize understanding of the human form. If you have never taken a workshop with Michael,
-
The Texas Hill Country Atelier Presents: A 4 Day Mentler Méthode Conclave
Published on
Disegno in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance As the apprendista crossed the threshold of the bottega (workshop), they embarked upon a swift and sacred pilgrimage toward mastery. Here commenced the alchemical inquiry into methodes and materials, the ceremonial transcription of masterworks, and the conjuring of form from plaster casts and ancient
-
Wednesday Long Pose Drawing Sessions
Published on
Starting June 3, 2026! Join us at the Society of Figurative Arts in Carrollton, Texas for an uninstructed or mentored in-person drawing and painting sessions every Wednesday 10:30am – 1:30pm. Space is limited, reserve your spot by prepaying below. Session Information Cost: $30 per 3-hour unmentored session or $50 for mentored session. Cash preferred, Venmo,
-
Art Call: 2026 RCAS 60th Annual Regional Show
Published on
We are starting a new category “Art Calls” on our website. Here we’re going to share local to DFW calls for art. If you’d like to submit your art call, please fill out the form here. About Art Call: Richardson Civic Art Society Presents 60th Annual Regional Show. The mission of this project is to
-
Saturday Life Drawing Sessions
Published on
Next Session: June 6, 2026. Join us at the Society of Figurative Arts for uninstructed in-person life drawing sessions every first Saturday of the month 10:30am – 1:30pm. Space is limited, reserve your spot by prepaying below. Session Information Cost: $30 per 3-hour unmentored session or $50 for mentored session. Cash preferred, Venmo, PayPal, and
-
Mentored Drawing Sessions
Published on
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