FLORAL DESIGN CLASSES: A series of six classes focuses on basic flower arranging, including principles of color and flower shape. The first class, on Thursday, is "Design a Dozen Roses." Sessions are from 5-6:30 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 14. Dr. Delphinium Designs & Events, 5806 W. Lovers Lane. $125 per class, $475 for four classes or $700 for all six sessions. To register, call 214-522-9911.

BONSAI: Program about unusual materials at the Bonsai Society of Dallas meeting. 9 a.m. Thursday. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road. Free. 972-392-1430.

CRAPE MYRTLE TRAIL: See crape myrtles in bloom this summer in Waxahachie, designated by the state Legislature as the crape myrtle capital of Texas. Get a free auto map at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, 102 YMCA Drive; open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 1-972-937-2390; or at the Heritage Visitor Center at the Ellis County Museum, 201 S. College St., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 1-972-937-0681.

ORCHID AUCTION: Orchids and related items will be offered after a potluck dinner. Greater North Texas Orchid Society meeting. 1 p.m. Sunday. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road. Free. 214-540-1506.

BUTTERFLY CLASS: Learn about the four stages of butterfly life, and find out which species live in North Texas. Then visit a working butterfly farm, and finish with a picnic. For adults and children ages 10 and older. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 12. Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $35. Preregistration required. 214-428-7476. www .texasdiscoverygardens.org.

ROBB & STUCKY DESIGN EVENTS: Presented by Robb & Stucky Interiors, 7240 N. Dallas Parkway, Plano. Free. For reservations and directions, call 972-403-3063.

• Outdoor living, classic styles: Learn about patio furnishings with current outdoor fabrics. 2 p.m. Saturday.

• Model home tour: Visit La Maison D'Ashley in the Tucker Hill development, 2501 Fitzgerald, McKinney. Noon Wednesday.

SOUTHERN LIVING IDEA HOUSE: Tour the 4,230 square-foot home, which combines elegance with kid-friendly features.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays until Sept. 28. 4133 Idlewild Drive, Fort Worth. Tickets $10, available at the door. 1-888-253-3223.

IN-STORE CLINICS: Home Depot schedules DIY seminars, including:

• Kids' workshop – Building a bird home: Saturday,

9 a.m.-noon.

• Decorative paint techniques: Saturday, 10-11 a.m.

• Tiling floors and walls: Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon

• Installing a ceiling fan: Saturday, 1-2 p.m.

• Installing a retaining wall: Sunday, 1-2 p.m.

Call the store to reserve your space, or register online at www.homedepotclinics.com.

Please submit information 14 days before the publication date to home@dallasnews.com.

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