There’s a reason that flowers and plants have been the subject matter of choice for artists over the past few centuries: When done right, they’re absolutely beautiful. Train your artistic eye in the art of recording botanical and floral details, using drawing, painting and mixed media. Learn techniques such as glazing gradation, wet-on-wet washes and color blending to capture the shapes and colors of flowers. This class includes live models—plants and flowers alike. Ages 55 and up. $40. 1-3 p.m., Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka; 952.939.8203; recserv.hopkinsminnetonka.com