About us
We welcome serious artists of all levels to join the Society of Figurative Arts. Our studio holds uninstructed and mentored open drawing 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 and first Saturdays of the month, 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 $30 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. We offer mentored sessions for a separate fee, read about them on our website.
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
22
- $30.00
Friday Figure Drawing Session - Short Pose - Uninstructed
The Society of Figurative Arts, 3306 Wiley Post Rd #104, Carrollton, TX, USJoin TSOFA for our weekly Friday uninstructed life drawing session. Space is limited; Prepay ahead to reserve your spot.
Payments for this event can be made HERE online. Cash payments accepted in person during the session.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 the door closes at 10:30, and you’ll be allowed to come in only during the 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!
5 attendees - $800.00
Human Figure Structure – Advanced Drawing Workshop
The Society of Figurative Arts, 3306 Wiley Post Rd #104, Carrollton, TX, USWe 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, this is not the place to start. This workshop is too advanced for beginners.
Space limited, reserve your spot HERE.
Workshop Information
Prerequisite: Previously taken workshop at TSOFA
Instructor: Michael Mentler
Date: Tuesday, June 2 – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Location: The Society of Figurative Arts
Studio Address (view on Google Maps):
3306 Wiley Post, Studio 104, Carrollton, Texas, 75006
Phone: 972-679-1625
E-mail: contact@tsofa.com
Cost: $800 (Includes model fees and materials)In this figure drawing workshop, attendees will deepen their knowledge of human figure construction from imagination. They will practice from life model during workshop to solidify what they have learned. Michael will cover the mass conception and CSI proportion, muscle structure and function, and bony landmarks. This workshop is an opportunity to ask Michael all the questions you might have had after attending previous workshops. If something is still unclear, this is the place to be. Maximize your understanding of the human form with one-on-one training from a living master.
Workshop Schedule
This workshop will follow a general schedule of demonstrations and lectures in the morning and then practice with critique in the afternoon. After lunch, practice session includes drawing from live model or casts. Critiques are given upon request, if you don’t feel like getting one that’s okay. However, we strongly suggest taking this opportunity and getting tips and recommendations from such and experienced artist. If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of the apprentices or Michael for help.- 9:00 to 11:30 – Lecture and Demonstration by Michael Mentler
- 11:30 to 12:30 – Lunch break
- 12:30 to 3:30 – Attendees work from a live model or plaster casts
- 3:30 to 4:00 – Summary
*On Tuesday and Friday, we’ll have the model from 10:30am to 1:30pm. The lecture will go before and after this time, with late lunch break at 1:30pm.
Lunch Break
You are welcome to bring a snack or beverage. We have coffee, sodas, and water available. We have a fridge and microwave in case you bring your own lunch, or we pick up food from local bakery La Spiga.What to bring
All drawing materials and equipment will be provided for in-studio use. Please bring a notebook and a writing instrument to take notes during the demonstrations.Workshop Attendee Discount
Workshop attendees will receive discounts on Michael’s DVD, Blu-ray, Books, and Drawings.
Past workshop attendees get 15% off, please contact us for a discount.4 attendees - $30.00
Wednesday Figure Drawing Session - Long Pose - Uninstructed
The Society of Figurative Arts, 3306 Wiley Post Rd #104, Carrollton, TX, USJoin TSOFA for our weekly Wednesday uninstructed long-pose life drawing session. Space is limited; Prepay ahead to reserve your spot.
Payments for this event can be made HERE online. Cash payments accepted in person during the session.We welcome all levels of serious artists to attend our uninstructed life drawing 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 the door closes at 10:30, and you’ll be allowed to come in only during the model’s break.
We’ll be working from a well-lit live nude model that will do a single long pose for the entire session. We will have short breaks in between posing; you are welcome to bring a snack or beverage. We have coffee and water available for a fee.
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!
3 attendees - $30.00
Friday Figure Drawing Session - Short Pose - Uninstructed
The Society of Figurative Arts, 3306 Wiley Post Rd #104, Carrollton, TX, USJoin TSOFA for our weekly Friday uninstructed life drawing session. Space is limited; Prepay ahead to reserve your spot.
Payments for this event can be made HERE online. Cash payments accepted in person during the session.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 the door closes at 10:30, and you’ll be allowed to come in only during the 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!
3 attendees
Past events
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