Pickwick & Cherry

Young Bakers' Camp - Session 2
2025-07-14 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
IMPORTANT INFO

July 14-18 (M-F)
9AM-2:30PM
Ages 10-16
Cost: $400
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist!

Young Bakers’ Camp – Session 2

Best Baking Week Ever
If you ask us, there’s nothing better than Serious Baker Kids, so after years of popular demand, we’re creating a week-long camp just for them! We will learn to bake beautiful breads, pretzels, croissants & pastries, cakes, and cookies, and have a blast doing it. Each day we will focus on a different type of baking, as well as prepare our ingredients and doughs for the next day’s bake. We will also prepare and eat lunch together each day, and of course, send the bakers home with loads of tasty treats to share with the family.
If we’re sold out, you can join the waitlist or join us for Session 3!

Young Bakers' Camp - Session 2
2025-07-15 09:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-18 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
IMPORTANT INFO

July 14-18 (M-F)
9AM-2:30PM
Ages 10-16
Cost: $400
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist!

Young Bakers’ Camp – Session 2

Best Baking Week Ever
If you ask us, there’s nothing better than Serious Baker Kids, so after years of popular demand, we’re creating a week-long camp just for them! We will learn to bake beautiful breads, pretzels, croissants & pastries, cakes, and cookies, and have a blast doing it. Each day we will focus on a different type of baking, as well as prepare our ingredients and doughs for the next day’s bake. We will also prepare and eat lunch together each day, and of course, send the bakers home with loads of tasty treats to share with the family.
Tickets go on sale April 12 at 8am. If we’re sold out, you can join the waitlist! Buy tickets HERE!

Home Cheesemaking Class
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-26 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
How is liquid milk turned into hard cheese? It is a simple question with a complex but accessible answer that goes back thousands of years. It is also a fun and easy project for your own kitchen!
If you have ever wondered how cheese is made, or just have a healthy interest in a new cooking project, this class is for you. There is nothing quite like the simple steps that lead to the complex alchemy that is cheese making. And the fresh cheeses you will learn to make never taste better than when they are freshly made by your own hands. In this class we will learn to make three of the simplest but most ancient and delicious cheeses possible. We will learn to make fresh Ricotta, the simplest of cheeses with the fewest ingredients and a magic moment of transformation. We will learn to make our own yogurt, and then transform it into labneh, a rich and creamy spreadable cheese whose delicious flavor is matched only by its ease and wonder of creation. Lastly, we will learn the 30 minute Mozzarella technique. It’s the most involved of the three, but also the most fun, most versatile, and will certainly earn you the most bragging rights. And time permitting, we might even make our own burrata!
Together we will learn every step of each process hands on and discuss where to get the very limited amount of equipment and ingredients to launch your own unlimited home cheesemaking adventures.
Instructor: Ryan Mihalik

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”
We understand and agree that viral transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated health precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.

Young Bakers' Camp - Session 3
2025-07-28 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
IMPORTANT INFO

July 28 – August 1 (M-F)
9AM-2:30PM
Ages 10-16
Cost: $400
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist!

Young Bakers’ Camp – Session 3

Best Baking Week Ever
If you ask us, there’s nothing better than Serious Baker Kids, so after years of popular demand, we’re creating a week-long camp just for them! We will learn to bake beautiful breads, pretzels, croissants & pastries, cakes, and cookies, and have a blast doing it. Each day we will focus on a different type of baking, as well as prepare our ingredients and doughs for the next day’s bake. We will also prepare and eat lunch together each day, and of course, send the bakers home with loads of tasty treats to share with the family.
If we’re sold out, you can join the waitlist or join us for Session 2!

Young Bakers' Camp - Session 3
2025-07-29 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
IMPORTANT INFO

July 28 – August 1 (M-F)
9AM-2:30PM
Ages 10-16
Cost: $400
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist!

Young Bakers’ Camp – Session 3

Best Baking Week Ever
If you ask us, there’s nothing better than Serious Baker Kids, so after years of popular demand, we’re creating a week-long camp just for them! We will learn to bake beautiful breads, pretzels, croissants & pastries, cakes, and cookies, and have a blast doing it. Each day we will focus on a different type of baking, as well as prepare our ingredients and doughs for the next day’s bake. We will also prepare and eat lunch together each day, and of course, send the bakers home with loads of tasty treats to share with the family. Click here to enroll now!

Young Bakers' Camp - Session 3
2025-07-30 09:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-01 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
IMPORTANT INFO

July 28 – August 1 (M-F)
9AM-2:30PM
Ages 10-16
Cost: $400
If tickets are sold out, you can join the waitlist!

Young Bakers’ Camp – Session 3

Best Baking Week Ever
If you ask us, there’s nothing better than Serious Baker Kids, so after years of popular demand, we’re creating a week-long camp just for them! We will learn to bake beautiful breads, pretzels, croissants & pastries, cakes, and cookies, and have a blast doing it. Each day we will focus on a different type of baking, as well as prepare our ingredients and doughs for the next day’s bake. We will also prepare and eat lunch together each day, and of course, send the bakers home with loads of tasty treats to share with the family.

Tart It Up Baking Class
2025-08-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
We’re stepping into summer by making tons of tasty tarts in this terrific class. We’ll make a multi-colored Polish Royal Mazurka tart, a classic apple Tarte Tatin, a modern lemon meringue tart, and beautiful fruit tarts filled with pastry cream.
Ticket admits ONE.

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”

The Great Cakes of Europe Baking Class -- Day 1
2025-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Embark on a decadent journey through Europe in our two-day class, The Great Cakes of Europe! Learn to craft iconic desserts like Germany’s Black Forest Cake, Austria’s Sachertorte and Punschkrapfen, Sweden’s Princess Cake, and the elegant Sissitorte. From delicate sponge layers to rich fillings and glossy glazes, master traditional techniques and take home showstopping cakes that celebrate Europe’s sweetest culinary heritage. This is a TWO DAY class!

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”
We understand and agree that COVID-19 transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.
We understand that alcoholic beverages may be consumed by people of legal age on a BYOB basis, but that the hosts reserve the right to restrict the times at which alcohol may be consumed, or may cut off any guest’s alcohol consumption at any time in the interest of the safety and comfort of all present.

The Great Cakes of Europe Baking Class -- Day 2
2025-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Embark on a decadent journey through Europe in our two-day class, The Great Cakes of Europe! Learn to craft iconic desserts like Germany’s Black Forest Cake, Austria’s Sachertorte and Punschkrapfen, Sweden’s Princess Cake, and the elegant Sissitorte. From delicate sponge layers to rich fillings and glossy glazes, master traditional techniques and take home showstopping cakes that celebrate Europe’s sweetest culinary heritage. This is a TWO DAY class — buy tickets HERE.

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”
We understand that alcoholic beverages may be consumed by people of legal age on a BYOB basis, but that the hosts reserve the right to restrict the times at which alcohol may be consumed, or may cut off any guest’s alcohol consumption at any time in the interest of the safety and comfort of all present.

Cheesecakes of the World Baking Class
2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-07 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Join us for a unique culinary adventure with our “Cheesecakes of the World” baking class! In this class, you’ll learn to create delicious and sophisticated cheesecakes from various regions across the globe. From an Alsacian cheese cake with Greek yogurt and rum-soaked raisins to the ethereal Japanese Cotton cheesecake, a cannoli-inspired cheesecake with fresh ricotta, a Mediterranean cheesecake with figs, orange, and mascarpone, and a blue cheesecake with cherries inspired by a recent trip to Norway, we’ve got something to please every palate.
In this hands-on class, we will will guide you through each step of the cheesecake-making process, from choosing the right ingredients to perfecting your baking techniques. You’ll leave the class with the skills and knowledge to impress your friends and family with these unique and delicious cheesecake creations. So come join us for an unforgettable culinary experience that will take your cheesecake game to the next level!

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Croissants, Puff Pastry, and Beyond Baking Class
2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-14 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Learn the magic behind buttery, flaky pastries in this hands-on workshop all about laminated doughs. You’ll work with croissant dough, puff pastry, and brioche feuilletée to create a gorgeous variety of pastries from croissant cinnamon rolls to braided chocolate coffee cake.
We’ll guide you through the folding, rolling, and shaping techniques that give these treats their signature layers. You’ll leave with a box full of golden, delicious pastries and a new appreciation for the craft behind every flaky bite.
Perfect for passionate home bakers or anyone who’s ever wondered what it really takes to make a croissant from scratch.

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Pretzel Baking Class
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Get Ready for Pretzel Baking Class!
We roll up our sleeves and dive into the world of handmade pretzels in our crowd-fave Pretzel Baking Class. This fun, hands-on workshop is all about mastering the dough, the twist, and the bake that makes pretzels so irresistible, while also learning a few tricks that bakers have passed down for generations.
We’ll begin with authentic Bavarian lye-dipped pretzels, the kind that deliver that iconic chewy crust and deep, golden shine. Lye can be dangerous if handled incorrectly, but we’ll provide the goggles, the know-how, and the confidence to teach you how to use lye safely. It’s not nearly as scary as it sounds, and the delicious results are absolutely worth it.
Next, we’ll bake Scandinavian sweet pretzels, soft, sweet, and lightly iced, perfect for an afternoon treat or a cozy breakfast. We’ll also make Parmesan peppercorn pretzels, savory and bold. It’s basically the best possible garlic bread—but with all the satisfying chew and character of a real pretzel.
Along the way, we’ll tackle the famous flippy-twisty pretzel fold (English doesn’t really have a word for it, but German does: Brezelschlingen), breaking it down step by step until the classic shape feels easy and natural. We’ll share tips on dough handling, shaping, flavor variations, and baking methods so that pretzels can become part of our own kitchen repertoire.
By the end of class, we’ll leave with a generous pile of fresh, warm pretzels, new skills, and maybe even a new party trick to share. Whether sweet or savory, pretzels are always a crowd-pleaser—and making them together makes them even better.

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Sourdough & Naturally Leavened Breads Baking Class
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-09-28 13:00 - 15:45 UTC
Sourdough & Naturally Leavened Breads Baking Class
We celebrate the art, science, and flavor of naturally leavened breads in our Sourdough & Naturally Leavened Breads Baking Class. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating world of wild yeast, long fermentation, and rustic baking traditions that bring unmatched character and taste to every loaf.
We’ll begin with the foundation: an artisan sourdough, learning the steps of mixing, folding, proofing, and baking that create the chewy crust, open crumb, and deep tang that make sourdough beloved around the world. From there, we’ll branch out into variations that highlight how versatile naturally leavened breads can be. We’ll bake an aromatic asiago and onion sourdough, a savory loaf filled with bold, cheesy flavor and caramelized sweetness.
We’ll also step outside sourdough-is-savory box and prepare South African mosbolletjies, a fragrant, lightly sweet bread flavored with anise and enriched with all of the dairy products we have. (Not really, but it feels like it!) This bread was our all-time top seller when we used to sell at the Farmer’s Market — even among people who couldn’t pronounce it (so, basically, everyone.)
In addition, we’ll put every bit of our starter to good use by turning discarded sourdough into crispy, delicious crackers. These golden, savory bites reduce waste while adding another skill to our repertoire.
Along the way, we’ll cover essential techniques, from starter maintenance to shaping methods and decorative techniques, so that sourdough feels approachable and exciting. Whether rustic or refined, savory or slightly sweet, every bread we bake together will deepen our appreciation for this timeless craft.
By the end, we’ll leave with a collection of fresh loaves, crackers, and the confidence to keep baking sourdough at home for years to come. And yes, we will give you starter to take home!

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Pasta Perfecta Hands-On Culinary Workshop
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
A Hands-On Pasta Class
We celebrate the timeless art of fresh pasta-making in our Pasta Perfecta Culinary Workshop, a fully hands-on experience where flour, water, and creativity come together to form something extraordinary. Together, we’ll explore the many doughs, shapes, and fillings that make handmade pasta endlessly exciting.
We’ll begin the pasta class by mixing a variety of doughs, from sturdy semolina to silky Neapolitan flour, experimenting with different colors and flavors that transform simple ingredients into vibrant expressions of Italian tradition. With our doughs ready, we’ll practice rolling and shaping pasta by hand, learning how to form ribbons, twists, and sheets that can be cut, layered, or stuffed.
Using both classic rollers and modern cutters, we’ll create pasta in multiple styles—from delicate strands to hearty shapes—each designed to showcase the beauty of fresh dough. We’ll also explore filled pastas, preparing everything from light, creamy ricotta-stuffed ravioli to decadent braised short rib agnolotti, each one a small package of comfort and flavor.
Along the way, we’ll discuss technique, tradition, and tips for success, from kneading methods to how different flours change texture and bite. We’ll also cover the fundamentals of pairing shapes with sauces so our pasta not only looks beautiful but tastes balanced and authentic.
By the end of class, we’ll leave with a spread of handmade pastas, a deeper understanding of this essential culinary craft, and the skills to recreate the magic in our own kitchens. Pasta is more than food—it’s a shared joy, and this workshop is all about celebrating it together.

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Spooky Cookie Decorating
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Get ready for Halloween by learning how to make beautiful, hand-iced sugar cookies! We’ll roll out and bake cookies, learn about working with royal icing, and let our creativity run wild as we decorate ghosts, witches, black cats, bats, jack-o-lanterns, and more!

Once the icing is dry (the next day), you’ll be able to take home your handiwork. This is a great class to take with friends!

Each ticket admits ONE PERSON
Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!
Have more questions? Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Piemaking Baking Class
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
We’ll be making some of our favorite pies, including Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie, Askinosie Chocolate Turtle Pie or S’Mores Pie, and Apple-Thyme pie. Learn all about good crust-making technique, about working with chocolate, and lots of other tips and tricks to make pie-making easy as, well, pie.
You’ll go home with three mini pies (which can be frozen to enjoy later), as well as recipes and great information from this fun, hands-on class.

Each ticket admits ONE PERSON
Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!
Have more questions? Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!
