Events

Upcoming Events:

Holiday Craft Workshop: Make your own Polish Nativity Displays (Szopka) –

Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 2:00-3:30 pm EST

Get into the holiday spirit with a workshop dedicated to the art of making traditional Polish Nativity displays, known in Polish as “Szopki”. This tradition originated in Krakow, Poland in the 19th Century. Annually there is a competition where citizens of Krakow come to show off their creations. In 2018, the Szopka joined the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.

The workshop will be led again by our Board Secretary Cecilia and her Aunty Donna. This will be a variation of the workshop we offered last year with new designs and suggestions. This activity is perfect for families and kids of all ages and a great addition to your holiday decorations!

All tickets are $15 and includes a list of supplies, a template, and access to a recording of the live event to watch or re-watch at your own pace!

More information and tickets can be found on our eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-craft-workshop-make-your-own-polish-nativity-displays-szopki-tickets-1968169845991

All proceeds go to support the programming of Eagle-Orzeł Educational and Cultural Exchange, Inc. for Summer 2026.

Past events:

Szopki Online Workshop – Saturday, December 21, 2024 – 3:30-5:00pm EST

Get into the holiday spirit with a workshop dedicated to the art of making Szopki or nativity scenes which originated in Krakow, Poland in the 19th Century. Annually there is a competition where citizens of Krakow come to show off their creations. In 2018, the Szopka joined the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.

Polish Dinner and Polka Party – Saturday, March 2, 2024 – 5:30-10:30pm EST

Thank you to all our volunteers from our Board and from the community of Trilogy in Groveland, Florida for helping to make our Polish Dinner and Polka Party a success! Also, thank you to those who came out to support Eagle-Orzeł Educational and Cultural Exchange, Inc. and to polka the night away!

Polish Wings and Kolaczki – Sunday, December 10, 2023 – 12:30-2:00pm EST

Pierogi on Pointe – Sunday, March 19, 2023 – 2-4pm EST

This class was a step by step how to make pierogi both savory and sweet featuring crews in both Florida and Virginia Beach!

Savory Pierogi Making in Florida
Savory Pierogi Making in Florida
Savory Pierogi Making in Florida
Savory Pierogi Making in Florida
Savory Pierogi Making in Florida
Savory Pierogi Making in Florida
Savory Pierogi Making in Florida
Sweet Pierogi Making in Virginia Beach
Sweet Pierogi Making in Virginia Beach
Sweet Pirogi Making in Virginia Beach
Sweet Pierogi Making in Virginia Beach
Sweet Pierogi Making in Virginia Beach
Sweet Pierogi Making in Virginia Beach
Sweet Pierogi Making in Virginia Beach

Polish Christmas Ornaments – Festive Roosters and Birds – Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2pm EST

Perfecting Pisanki – Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT

Cooking Demo: The Art of Pączki – Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2:00pm EST

Polish Star Christmas Ornament (Jeż) Virtual Workshop: Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 3:30pm EST

Wycinanki: the Art of Polish Paper Cutting Virtual Workshop: October 23, 2021 at 4pm EDT (Past)

Thank you to all who joined us for our Wycinanki workshop with Cecilia! It was such a fun and creative afternoon!

Demonstration of how to make the beautiful paper flowers during our Wycinanki Workshop

Fall 2020 was filled with Virtual events including two cooking demonstrations (Gołąbki and Rosoł) with Chef Joe Grutzmacher, Polish Folk Art Workshop with Andreina and our Kolędy Christmas Concert!

From our recent virtual event: Polish Cooking with Chef Joe Part 2: Rosół