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The History Museum of Mobile’s next Learning Lunch Program will take place on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 12pm and will feature Susannah Buxton, Costume Designer for Seasons 1 and 2 of the Downton Abbey television show and a member of the British Film Designers Guild. Her presentation, titled From Concept To Screen, is about the process of designing historical costumes for principle and background artists, from first script reading through to the finished drama. The presentation will be available live via ZOOM on the big screen in the Museum's auditorium or online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85054009534?pwd=WW9Ja0t1QTRVSzBEUy83UWVpektQdz09
Ms. Buxton graduated with a degree in Graphic Design & Illustration before starting her career as a Scene Painter in the theater. Following this, she was offered the role of Wardrobe Assistant on a Mary Queen of Scots project, which led her to fall in love with the craft of costume design.
Over the years, she has worked with a number of acclaimed figures in the film and TV industry, including Danny Boyle, Julian Fellowes, Joe Wright and Kenneth Branagh. She has consistently been recognized for her contributions, winning a BAFTA, an Emmy and two RTS Craft and Design Awards.
Ms. Buxton currently lives in Bristol and is now focused on giving back to the industry. She has been running the Costume Symposium UK event for the past few years, with the aim of encouraging specialist costume skills and inspiring the next generation of costume makers.
The History Museum of Mobile invites the public to attend the free Learning Lunch lecture series. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch and enjoy a presentation on an historical or cultural topic. For those who are unable to attend in person, a ZOOM link is available. For more information on Learning Lunch, contact Jennifer Theeck, Curator of Education, at (251) 301-0270 or by email at [email protected].
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History Museum of Mobile, 111 S Royal St, Mobile, United States