Osher Special Events with Fees provide a fun way for members to socialize and experience our surrounding community together. These events and tours also help us form new friendships and stay connected in between terms when classes are not in session. Events are organized by a dedicated committee of volunteer members and through partnerships with multiple cultural organizations and businesses in our area. Registration and payment of fees are required to attend. Osher Special Events with Fees provide materials, food, beverages, supplies, space rental, etc. that must be paid in advance to each vendor. Therefore, these fees are non-refundable. Members are allowed to invite non-member guests only by advance permission from the Osher staff and on a space-available basis for each individual event. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE TO SEE ALL THE EVENTS LISTED. Osher Special Events in 2026 are brought to you in part from funding from ZAP.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
Take in the Utah Sunset From 200 Feet Above Main Street: ($20 special fee) The tour begins at the front doors of the Walker Center in downtown SLC. Once inside, you'll learn a little about the city's premier historic office tower including its ties to Utah's mining industry and WWI. You'll also hear about Harry Houdini's visit and a true crime caper which played out at the Walker long ago. The tour moves to the rooftop just in time for sunset! Here your guide will point out other city landmarks and there will be time for photos. After dark, the iconic Walker Center sign lights up! You'll hear the history of the sign and see its modern capabilities. This tour is recommended for residents, history buffs, and anyone else wanting to experience the most photogenic rooftop and all of Salt Lake City at the most magical time of day. The $20 special fee is due upon arrival. Please plan enough travel time to allow yourself time to check in and pay as part of the Osher group.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/26 | S | 7:00 pm -9:00 pm | SLC UT |
Instructor: Staff
Registration for Summer 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 05-07-2026.Cyanotype SunPrinting: ($10 special fee) Cyanotype is an early photographic process that uses sunlight to create deep blue prints on fabric. By arranging leaves, flowers, and natural objects on treated cloth, the sun reveals delicate silhouettes and botanical patterns in rich indigo tones. Located at Handcraft Revival, each participant will create one cyanotype fabric flag, perfect for hanging in a window, adding to a wall display, or incorporating into a banner or textile project. We'll provide the fabric flag and a selection of botanical materials to print with, but you're welcome to bring interesting leaves, flowers, lace, or small objects from home to experiment with as well. The $10 special fee is due upon arrival. Please plan enough travel time to allow yourself time to check in and pay as part of the Osher group.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/26 | F | 2:00 pm -4:00 pm | SLC UT |
Instructor: Staff
Registration for Summer 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 05-07-2026.Experience Weaving with Bewitched by Alpacas: Enjoy a hands-on creative weaving experience with Jenny Ferguson of Bewitched by Alpacas located in Bluffdale; NO experience necessary. You'll learn a traditional fiber art and experience the quiet satisfaction of making something with your own hands, taking home a finished piece at the end of the 3-hour workshop. The looms are set up outdoors, surrounded by nature and curious alpacas who occasionally wander over to see what everyone is doing. Everything is designed so beginners can relax, experiment with color, and enjoy the creative process. All levels of weavers welcome!
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/26 | F | 10:00 am -1:00 pm | TBA |
Instructor: Staff
Registration for Summer 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 05-07-2026.Experience Weaving with Bewitched by Alpacas: Enjoy a hands-on creative weaving experience with Jenny Ferguson of Bewitched by Alpacas located in Bluffdale; NO experience necessary. You'll learn a traditional fiber art and experience the quiet satisfaction of making something with your own hands, taking home a finished piece at the end of the 3-hour workshop. The looms are set up outdoors, surrounded by nature and curious alpacas who occasionally wander over to see what everyone is doing. Everything is designed so beginners can relax, experiment with color, and enjoy the creative process. All levels of weavers welcome!
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/26 | F | 4:00 pm -7:00 pm | TBA |
Instructor: Staff
Registration for Summer 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 05-07-2026.Is money a barrier to you taking classes? Call our office and ask about scholarships or learn the details here. Want to donate to the scholarship fund? You can make this gift online.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.