Hosted in the light-filled AFTRS Library, The Lead Club offers a focused and relaxed space to explore the art of drawing for screen design. Led by award-winning designer Gypsy Taylor, the workshop introduces techniques in illustration, fabric rendering, and figure study — all with an emphasis on capturing how material, form, and movement shape character and story.
Unlike traditional life drawing, the class invites participants to study silhouette, texture and detail on the clothed body, honing the ability to visualise how design choices translate to the screen.
Open to students, alumni, and industry members, The Lead Club offers a unique opportunity to build skills and connect through the shared language of drawing and design.
Tickets are strictly limited to 25 places. If you are unable to attend but hold a ticket, please let the organisers know so your place can be reissued.
About the Organizer:
AFTRS stands as Australia's leading screen and broadcast institution, consistently recognised on The Hollywood Reporter's list of top global film schools. We empower Australian talent to shape and share their stories through world-leading, future-focused education, research, and training. AFTRS is among the exclusive institutions in Australia offering a dedicated course in Production Design. This week, we proudly acknowledge our 200+ Production Design alumni and celebrate the craft, creativity, and cultural impact of design in screen storytelling.
The Australian Production Design Guild (APDG) represents designers across screen, live performance, events, and digital production. The Guild champions excellence through awards, mentorship and accreditation, while fostering a vibrant creative community and celebrating design as a vital force in storytelling and cultural expression.
