Open House
Continuing Education
You're Invited!
— Continuing Education's Open House!
Discover your next favorite thing!
Bring your curiosity and come see what Continuing Education at the University of Utah is all about!
Spend the afternoon trying something new with hands-on activities, demonstrations, mini lectures, travel talks, live ukulele band performance, and family-friendly fun. Explore watercolor, bridge, Japanese arts, metalsmithing, chess, travel and more — and meet the instructors and people who make Continuing Education at the U such a vibrant learning community.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
12 – 5pm
Continuing Education at the University of Utah
540 Arapeen Drive, Research Park
Free and open to the public
Come for an activity or stay for the afternoon. There’s something to discover at every age.
Drop by anytime for:
- Rolling demos and workshops in arts, crafts, and more!*
- Live ukulele band
- Food available for purchase from U Hungry Cafe
- Youth Education Camp Corner, activities for kids
*Some activities require advance registration or a fee. Please check the full Schedule of Events for more details.
Schedule of Events
Korean Ink Painting | 10 a.m.–Noon
Explore the art of Korean ink painting in this special Osher Lifelong Learning Institute class. Click the Register button and look for Watercolor Demonstration (Section 1) in the list of classes.
Special Fee | Advance registration required
No registration needed for these free Open House activities. Stop by anytime during the listed hours.
Marcie's Movie Club Film Review | Noon–5 p.m.
Join Osher for conversation about movies, film and the art of the review.
Board Games | Noon–2:30 p.m.
Drop in to play, learn a new game or discover your next favorite with Lifelong Learning.
Bridge Demos & Play | Noon–5 p.m.
Learn the basics, watch experienced players and discover why bridge has kept people coming back to the table for generations.
Chess | 2:30–5 p.m.
New to chess or already plotting your next checkmate? Stop by for play and demonstrations with Lifelong Learning.
Sip & Stitch | Noon–5 p.m.
Bring your love of fiber arts—or discover a new one—with instructors from Lifelong Learning and Osher. For new and experienced learners!
Metalsmithing Demonstrations | Noon–5 p.m.
See metalsmithing techniques in action and learn more about Lifelong Learning's hands-on creative classes.
Watercolor Painting Demonstrations | 1–3 p.m.
Watch Osher instructors demonstrate watercolor techniques and see what you can create in an Osher art class.
Japanese Arts & Culture Showcase | Noon–5 p.m.
Explore Japanese arts and culture with Lifelong Learning instructors.
Bath Bomb Make & Take | Noon–5 p.m.
Make your own bath bomb to take home while getting a taste of Lifelong Learning's creative classes.
CPR Demonstrations | Noon–5 p.m.
Learn basic CPR skills and find out more about Continuing Education's academic noncredit offerings.
Camp Corner with Youth Education | Noon–5 p.m.
Bring the kids for face painting, giant Connect 4, lawn Jenga, coloring and crafts—and learn more about Youth Education camps and programs.
Watercolor Painting Demonstrations | 1–3 p.m.
Watch Osher instructors demonstrate watercolor techniques and see what you can create in an Osher art class.
Free | Advance registration encouraged
Go Learn Travelog: Patagonia | Noon–12:45 p.m.
Travel to Patagonia with Go Learn's David Stillman and get an inside look at this extraordinary destination. To register in advance, click the Register button and look for Travelog - Patagonia (Section 6) in the list of classes.
Free | Advance registration encouraged
Go Learn Travelog: Bhutan | 1:30–2:15 p.m.
Explore Bhutan with Go Learn traveler and Osher instructor David Stillman and learn more about traveling with Continuing Education. To register in advance, click the Register button and look for Travelog - Bhutan (Section 7) in the list of classes.
Free | Advance registration encouraged
Go Learn Travelog: Mexico | 3–3:45 p.m.
Discover Mexico with Go Learn's David Stillman and get a taste of the Go Learn travel experience. To register in advance, click the Register button and look for Travelog - Mexico (Section 8) in the list of classes.
Free | Advance registration encouraged
The History & Future of the Great Salt Lake | 3–4:30 p.m.
Learn more about the history of one of Utah's most important natural landmarks and what its future may hold. To register in advance, click the Register button and look for The History and Future of the Great Salt Lake (Section 5) in the list of classes.
Free | Advance registration encouraged
How to Find Us
Address
540 Arapeen Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Need help finding anything? Contact our office and we’ll be happy to assist.)
About Us
Continuing Education at the University of Utah connects people of all ages with opportunities to learn, explore and grow. Through Lifelong Learning, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Youth Education, Academic Programs, Go Learn and other offerings, Continuing Education creates pathways to engage with the U at every stage of life — because wherever curiosity leads, there's a place for you here.
