Polish Cuisine: Summer Fruit Pierogi

A warm‑weather twist on a famous Polish classic, this hands‑on workshop invites participants to roll up their sleeves and dive into making fruit‑filled dumplings called pierogi from scratch. You will learn how to mix and knead a dough and explore bright, summer fillings: blueberries and strawberries.

Participants will shape, seal, and cook their pierogi, discovering tips for achieving tender dough, balanced fillings, and beautiful edges. Along the way, we’ll talk about regional traditions, summertime variations, and serving ideas that highlight the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Everyone leaves with recipes, new skills, and a plate full of warm pierogi that taste like summer.

About the Instructor: Aleksandra Schmelig

Instructor will provide the following:

recipe ingredients and instructions 

Students are asked to bring: 

• apron

• large cutting board

• rolling pin

• 2 large mixing bowls

• mixing spoon

• tupperware for samples

Skill Level 

No experience required. 

Age Requirement 

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details 

Christ Lutheran Church

150 5th St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $45

Materials Fee: $20

Total Cost: $65

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.