In-Person Education

Open Sessions

Find in-person local life drawing sessions that fit your schedule in Carrolton, Texas! We offer a large studio with central stage and an opportunity to walk around the model.

Mentored Drawing Sessions

Receive art critique and advice from Michael Mentler during 3-hour drawing session from live model.

Workshops

Michael Mentler holds workshops several times per year. They usually last 2 to 5 days and provide a vast amount of knowledge and practice with critique. This is the best place to learn his constructive drawing approach in depth.

Current Schedule

Holiday Break

December 23, 2025 – January 1, 2026

The studio is closed for the holiday break. Next drawing session is on January 2, 2026!

Every Wednesday

Portrait Drawing Sessions

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

Every Friday

Figure Drawing Sessions

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

February 20-22, 2026

Mentler Méthode Master Lab at the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts

3-day Figure Drawing Master Lab
9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: San Antonio, TX

All In-Person Sessions and Classes

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Friday Figure Drawing Sessions

Join us at the Society of Figurative Arts in Carrollton, Texas for uninstructed or mentored in-person figure drawing sessions every Friday 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 CC accepted. Prepaying below…

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The Coppini Presents • A Mentler Méthode Master Lab • Feb 20-22, 2026

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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Mentored Drawing Sessions

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…

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Wednesday Portrait Open Sessions

Join us at the Society of Figurative Arts in Carrollton, Texas for an uninstructed or mentored in-person portrait 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, PayPal, and CC…

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