Set the Table: A Fall Topiary Workshop
Sunday, November 15 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Set the Table: A Fall Topiary Workshop
Set your Thanksgiving table with sculptural beauty of your creation. Join the Friends Junior Board and designer Mary Catherine Folmar of Cotton & Quill for an afternoon of hands-on creativity as you learn the techniques for building your own seasonal table topiary.
Similar in spirit to our wreath workshops, this class focuses on the art of topiary, giving you the skills to create a polished, one-of-a-kind centerpiece for your fall and Thanksgiving gatherings. Mary Catherine will guide you step by step through the process, sharing her design tips and tricks along the way.
All materials are provided, including a handmade topiary form that is yours to take home and keep.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Summer Internship Program
Become a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support!
About the Instructor
Mary Catherine Folmar
Mary Catherine Folmar is an Alabama native and creative entrepreneur based in Birmingham. A summa cum laude graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Industrial Design, she brings a refined, detail-driven eye to everything she creates. In 2012, she founded Cotton & Quill, a lifestyle brand known for licensed home goods, wallcoverings, trims, and a new line of sculptural topiary forms. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and showhouses, and she is a sought-after tastemaker, speaker, and creative host who loves inspiring others to cultivate beauty in their own spaces.
