What we’re about
We welcome serious artists of all levels to join the Society of Figurative Arts. Our studio holds uninstructed open sessions, masterclasses, and workshops.
Studio website: https://tsofa.com/
Studio location: 3306 Wiley Post, Studio 104, Carrollton, TX
Discord: https://discord.gg/ghDjAV2C
The facility is built with artists in mind. We have ample room with a large stage for the model. All of the equipment such as easels, benches, drawing boards, lighting, chairs, and tables are provided for in-studio use. The sink in the inner studio is specifically meant for washing hands after a drawing or painting session. No solvents may be disposed of in this facility.
Join us for uninstructed life drawing sessions to sharpen your skills! On Fridays, we offer nude figure drawing sessions. We invite various models for short poses which are building up to a final longer pose. The fee is $25 per open session to cover the cost of the studio, equipment, and pay our models. Please bring your own art supplies such as paint, brushes, charcoal, drawing paper, canvas etc. to these open sessions. Only odorless paint thinner is allowed at the studio. Please keep in mind, these open sessions are uninstructed.
Our masterclasses and workshops are taught by Michael Mentler. They’re usually held on weekends and consist of lectures, demonstration, and practice session from life model. Check our website for upcoming classes, they fill up fast and not always announced on Meetup. Sign up for our newsletter at https://michaelmentler.guru/ to stay in the loop.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Figure Drawing Session - Short and Long PoseThe Society of Figurative Arts, Carrollton, TX$30.00
Join TSOFA for our weekly Friday uninstructed life drawing session. Space is limited, please pay ahead on our website (https://michaelmentler.com/drawing-sessions/) to reserve your spot.
We welcome all levels of serious artists to attend our uninstructed life drawing figure sessions. You must bring your own supplies – charcoal, chalks, drawing paper, etc., and whatever you may need to work from an easel or drawing bench. We will provide drawing boards to work from as well. Session length is three hours. Please come on time as door closes at 10:30 and you’ll be allowed to come in only during model’s break.
We’ll be working from a well-lit live nude model that will do a series of short poses building up to a final long pose. We will have short breaks in between poses; you are welcome to bring a snack or beverage. We have coffee, sodas, and water available.
The fee for this session will cover the cost of the studio equipment and model. Please be respectful of your fellow artists and keep your phone on silent; you may not under any circumstances take photos of the model. We have various drawing reference books and some supplies for sale. Hope to see you soon!
- Figure Drawing Session - Short and Long PoseThe Society of Figurative Arts, Carrollton, TX$30.00
Join TSOFA for our weekly Friday uninstructed life drawing session. Space is limited, please pay ahead on our website (https://michaelmentler.com/drawing-sessions/) to reserve your spot.
We welcome all levels of serious artists to attend our uninstructed life drawing figure sessions. You must bring your own supplies – charcoal, chalks, drawing paper, etc., and whatever you may need to work from an easel or drawing bench. We will provide drawing boards to work from as well. Session length is three hours. Please come on time as door closes at 10:30 and you’ll be allowed to come in only during model’s break.
We’ll be working from a well-lit live nude model that will do a series of short poses building up to a final long pose. We will have short breaks in between poses; you are welcome to bring a snack or beverage. We have coffee, sodas, and water available.
The fee for this session will cover the cost of the studio equipment and model. Please be respectful of your fellow artists and keep your phone on silent; you may not under any circumstances take photos of the model. We have various drawing reference books and some supplies for sale. Hope to see you soon!
- Figure Drawing Session - Short and Long PoseThe Society of Figurative Arts, Carrollton, TX$30.00
Join TSOFA for our weekly Friday uninstructed life drawing session. Space is limited, please pay ahead on our website (https://michaelmentler.com/drawing-sessions/) to reserve your spot.
We welcome all levels of serious artists to attend our uninstructed life drawing figure sessions. You must bring your own supplies – charcoal, chalks, drawing paper, etc., and whatever you may need to work from an easel or drawing bench. We will provide drawing boards to work from as well. Session length is three hours. Please come on time as door closes at 10:30 and you’ll be allowed to come in only during model’s break.
We’ll be working from a well-lit live nude model that will do a series of short poses building up to a final long pose. We will have short breaks in between poses; you are welcome to bring a snack or beverage. We have coffee, sodas, and water available.
The fee for this session will cover the cost of the studio equipment and model. Please be respectful of your fellow artists and keep your phone on silent; you may not under any circumstances take photos of the model. We have various drawing reference books and some supplies for sale. Hope to see you soon!
- Figure Drawing Session - Short and Long PoseThe Society of Figurative Arts, Carrollton, TX$30.00
Join TSOFA for our weekly Friday uninstructed life drawing session. Space is limited, please pay ahead on our website (https://michaelmentler.com/drawing-sessions/) to reserve your spot.
We welcome all levels of serious artists to attend our uninstructed life drawing figure sessions. You must bring your own supplies – charcoal, chalks, drawing paper, etc., and whatever you may need to work from an easel or drawing bench. We will provide drawing boards to work from as well. Session length is three hours. Please come on time as door closes at 10:30 and you’ll be allowed to come in only during model’s break.
We’ll be working from a well-lit live nude model that will do a series of short poses building up to a final long pose. We will have short breaks in between poses; you are welcome to bring a snack or beverage. We have coffee, sodas, and water available.
The fee for this session will cover the cost of the studio equipment and model. Please be respectful of your fellow artists and keep your phone on silent; you may not under any circumstances take photos of the model. We have various drawing reference books and some supplies for sale. Hope to see you soon!
