Past Workshops
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The Texas Hill Country Atelier Presents: A 4-Day Mentler Méthode Conclave
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…
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The Structure & Mechanics of the Human Machine • Sept 26-30, 2025
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…