Sanguine drawing of three quarters view of two figures on tan toned paper. One figure is facing forwards, and the other one is facing backwards.

Join us every Wednesday, every Friday, and on the first Saturday of the month for a figure drawing session from live model in Carrollton, TX.

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Sanguine drawing of three quarters view of two figures on tan toned paper. One figure is facing forwards, and the other one is facing backwards.

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.

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Sanguine drawing of three quarters view of two figures on tan toned paper. One figure is facing forwards, and the other one is facing backwards.

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Current Schedule

Every Wednesday

Long Pose Drawing Session

Drawing from nude or costumed model, long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm

Every Friday

Short Pose Drawing Session

Drawing from nude model, short and/or long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm

Every First Saturday of the Month

Saturday Drawing Session

Drawing from nude model, short and/or long pose
10:30am – 1:30pm

August 31 – September 3, 2026

Figure drawing workshop with Michael Mentler
Kerrville, Texas, USA

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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.

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  • Branded

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