# Event Details - **Event Name**: Michael Mentler: Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am - **Event Description**: The Coppini Presents: A Mentler Méthode Master Lab Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance If you have ever wanted to study drawing the way the Renaissance Masters did, this is a rare opportunity. Join us for an immersive three-day Mentler Méthode Master Lab led by Michael Mentler at The Coppini Academy of Fine Arts in San Antonio. Dates: February 20–22, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily Location: The Coppini Academy of Fine Arts 115 Melrose Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 Cost: $535 Members $585 Non-Members This intensive workshop explores the essential drawing skills mastered by apprentices in the Renaissance Bottegas. Michael Mentler will demonstrate and guide students through charcoal, sanguine and black chalk, and pen and ink, revealing the materials and techniques used by the great Masters. From Leonardo’s red chalk studies for The Last Supper to Michelangelo’s powerful sanguine drawings for the Sistine Chapel, participants will rediscover the expressive beauty of this Blood Red Iron Oxide medium that shaped centuries of figurative art. Expect a tour-de-force visual presentation exploring the work of Leonardo, Dürer, Michelangelo, and others, revealing how these titans understood form, function, and proportion. Curriculum Highlights include: • The 3 Ps of the Proscenium: Placement, Proportion, and Perspective • Mass conception and geometric simplification • Planes and values for believable foreshortening and light control • Function and form of major muscle groups • 26 key bony landmarks for accurate anatomy Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lecture, discussion, and demonstrations 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch break 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Drawing from live models and master studies 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Daily review and summary All drawing materials are provided for in-studio use. Participants should bring a notebook and writing instrument for notes. Attendees will also receive exclusive discounts on Michael Mentler’s DVDs, Blu-rays, books, and original drawings, including his acclaimed Book of Bones. About the Instructor: Michael Mentler is a master painter, sculptor, draughtsman, designer, photographer, and author with over a hundred awards to his name. His work resides in private and institutional collections including the Pulitzer, the Mead Library, and the Dallas Museum of Art. He is the Founder and Director of The Society of Figurative Arts (TSOFA), where he mentors select apprentices. “Michael’s sketchbooks are masterpieces—he is a modern-day Leonardo.” — Richard Schmid “Michael wields a pen like a Renaissance Virtuoso.” — Sherrie McGraw For questions or registration details: Phone: (210) 530-8445 Email: outreach@thecoppini.org Website: www.thecoppini.org Spots are limited. This is a rare chance to study drawing at the highest level, rooted in centuries of artistic tradition. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-antonio/michael-mentler-drawing-in-the-tradition-of-the-titans-of-the-high-renaissance/200029486897841 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 12 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: San Antonio - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 115 Melrose Place, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78212 - **lat**: 29.46965 - **long**: -98.49244 - **full address**: 115 Melrose Place, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78212 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Michael Mentler: Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b2a047bf48fbccdb87ceaf2e65b018bd7e52d0e1a70d549d27b92a12c7a4f4db-rimg-w1200-h405-dcc0a873-gmir?v=1771137776 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Michael Mentler: Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance being held? - **A:** Michael Mentler: Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am at 115 Melrose Place, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78212. - **Q**: Who is organizing Michael Mentler: Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance? - **A:** Michael Mentler: Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance is organized by Coppini Academy of Fine Art. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Michael Mentler: Drawing in the Tradition of the Titans of the High Renaissance is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Antonio, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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