Community Education Newsletter

The holidays are almost here. Give yourself an early present, the gift of a ComEd class! Perhaps you've always wanted to take a glass class? Oh Deer we have just the class for you! Love your pet? Why not take class to doodle your dog? Be the hit at your holiday party, and impress everyone with your ballroom dancing skills!

This holiday season maybe you'll be buying for that person who already has everything - how about a ComEd gift card?

There are several ways to learn about our classes! Catalogs have been mailed out and are also available at Hy-Vee, and at your local library 📖. As always, class descriptions are available 24/7 at sfsdcomed.myrec.com - our online registration system! *You can browse our new catalog today at flipsnack!*

If you haven't made your account to register, get that step done now and make registration easier. ComEd switched to this new registration system February 2025, so if you haven't created a new account, you'll need to in order to register for classes.

Looking for the perfect gift? How about a gift certificate with ComEd! Let them choose their own adventure. Encourage them to try a new skill. Or give them a head start on a favorite hobby!

To purchase gift certificates, visit the Store tab on our website or simply select the button below!

NEW version for Fall 2026!
Discover Book Arts basics through hands-on journal making. You’ll combine simple hand-stitching and thoughtful folding to create personal journals you can use as standalone books or integrate into other pages, cards, and artistic projects. Perfect for beginners, teachers, and seasoned journalers alike, this class offers practical techniques you can adapt for a variety of creative needs. Leave with ready-to-use journals and a toolkit of simple Book Arts methods you can apply to future projects. Sign up now to start stitching, folding, and recording your stories in a beautifully crafted way. All supplies are included. No experience needed. Suitable for ages 16+ (or 13–15 with an accompanying adult).

Thursday Nov 5, 6-8pm - click here to register

Celebrate your pet and explore their personality in a playful doodle-style art project. Yes, dogs, cats, chickens, whatever your favorite pet -it can be doodled! Learn the essentials of watercolor and a few tricks to simply draw a whimsical line drawing character of your pet. You'll send one photo of your pet to the instructor, at least one week in advance, who will prep one line drawing of your pet to watercolor in class. You’ll also try your hand at a few drawings with a few helpful tips and tricks! These will be ready to photo copy to send to your entire list or frame or send the originals. Let’s savor the season prepping personalized pet-featured stationary or cards to copy and mail to your loved ones. A beautiful pet memorial as well. Ages 16 & up.

Friday Nov 6, 6-8pm - click here to register

From the frosty tree, to the snow showers, to the delicate deer, to the litlle crimson cardinal along for the ride - this piece captures all that is dear in winter. Choose your tree colors from studio options. 8x11”. Beginner to Intermediate. Ages 16 & up.

Friday Nov 6, 5-10pm AND Saturday Nov 7, 10-4pm -

click here to register

Rev up your holiday spirit with this cheerful, hands-on holiday card-making class. Create beautiful handmade cards using a festive kit! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just love a good DIY project, this class makes it easy and fun to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings. Leave with a dozen unique cards ready to spread joy to friends and family! Bring your holiday spirit and creative energy! Ages 15 & up.

Thursday Nov 12, 6:30-8:15pm - click here to register

What a conversation piece for your holiday displays. Add clear or colored lighting to match your mood. Choose clear, green, gold, or blue. 5x12”. *Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Some glass experience required. Ages 16 & up.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Nov 17, 18 and 19, 5-10pm - click here to register

Answer to last month's quiz: What type of candy is most purchased for Halloween?

• Chocolates

Tuesdays Nov 3, 10, 17 and 24 6pm - click here to register

Tuesday Nov 3, 4:45-5:30pm - click here to register

Discover the thrill of aerial silks! In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn to climb, wrap, balance, pose, and safely perform basic aerial skills while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence! Instruction starts close to the ground and progresses step by step and is perfect for energetic kids who love to move or try something new! No experience required. Ages 8 & up.

Saturday Nov 7, 10:45-11:30am - click here to register

Blast into the world of science fiction! Young writers will create imaginative stories inspired by futuristic inventions, amazing machines, and faraway worlds while learning the basics of technical drawing. Through sketches and diagrams, you'll bring your creative ideas to life in this fun, hands-on workshop. Materials included. Ages 8-14.

Saturday Nov 7 10am - click here to register

Spend your no-school day getting creative! Kids will make unique, hands-on projects like watercolor paper flowers, DIY paper squishies, DIY stickers, and more! Explore new crafting techniques, use your imagination, and create unique masterpieces to take home. It’s the perfect way to spend the day making, creating, and having fun with friends! Materials included. Ages 6 & up.

Wednesday Nov 11, 9-11am - click here to register

Enjoy a hands-on experience with a light, child-friendly five-course meal designed to teach essential social skills in a fun and engaging way. As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to learn the art of setting a formal table with elegance, engaging in polite conversation, and mastering the graceful serving and passing of dishes and making people more important than food! Kindergarten-college age.

Nov 16 or 18 or 19 or 20, 3:45-5:30pm - click here to register

Want to share or tell us about that amazing piece you finished in class? Have you mastered a ComEd recipe? Appreciated your instructor? Experienced a class you think others would enjoy?

Do you have thoughts and input for us? We'd love to hear your stories, your experience, and your ideas!

To share your experience and/or photos, please visit this form; we may include it in an upcoming newsletter. 😊

Are you interested in teaching a class? Partner with ComEd! Submit a class proposal at the following link and one of our Education Specialists will be in contact with you: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=2907831

Applications must be submitted by November 1st for the Spring/Summer catalog consideration and June 1st for the Fall/Winter catalog consideration.