Human Figure Structure – Advanced Drawing Workshop

We 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.