Tervetuloa leipomaan karjalanpiirakoita! New Englanders: Welcome to bake Karelian pies!

Finland is having quite a moment in America — from design, education, and politics to high tech, well-being, and yes, our distinctive culinary traditions. Some of our best-kept treasures are not only in the flavors themselves, but in the shared joy of making them together.

Join us for a hands-on taste of Finnish culture — and bring a bit of that warmth home with you.

Karjalanpiirakka-kurssi / Karelian Pie Baking Class

Suomi-koulu of New England (Finnish School of New England) is having Karjalanpiirakka-kurssi on November 15th in our School kitchen. You will not only learn how to bake these delicious savory traditional rye pastries, but you'll also leave home with 10 of them.

• When/ Milloin: 11/15 at 10-12.
• Where/ Missä: Suomi-koulu; 377 North Ave, Weston MA (Weston United Methodist Church)
• Price/Hinta: $35/person. Pay by check or cash upon arrival, which includes coffee, one Karelian pie with egg butter, and 10 pies to-go.

All the money goes towards supporting our Suomi-koulu.

How to sign up?

Please ping me, and I will put you in touch with the organizers.

This class is taught in both Finnish and English!

OTHER UPCOMING BAKING CLASSES

• Joulutortut/Christmas tarts at Saima Park, Fitchburg, MA Sunday: 11/30 at 10-12.30; $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
• Joulutortut (with other Christmas crafting; joulutonttu and himmeli, at Suomi-koulu, Scandinavian Cultural Center, West Newton, MA: Saturday 12/6 at 10-12; $35.
• Pullat/Sweet Buns at Saima Park, Fitchburg, MA: Saturday 1/17 at 10-1:30
• Pullat at Suomi-koulu, Weston, MA: Saturday 2/7 at 9.30-12.
  

About the Suomi-koulu of New England (Finnish School of New England)

Founded in the Boston area in spring 1991, the Finnish School of New England (Uuden-Englannin Suomi-koulu) teaches and promotes Finnish language, culture, and traditions among families in New England.

Classes in Finnish are held twice a month on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., from September through May, ending with festive Christmas and spring celebrations. Students are grouped by age and language level.

Run mainly by volunteers, the school operates under Finlandia Foundation Boston, with additional support from donors and the Finnish National Agency for Education.

Visitors are welcome to enjoy coffee, pulla, and Finnish treats at the school café while connecting with the local Finnish community.