TURNER — Registration is open for fall classes offered by MSAD 52 Adult and Community Education.

Beginning Knitting starts Wednesday, Sept. 23, and will focus on working on the round to create a simple hat. Participants will choose from several simple designs utilizing a number of different stitches.

Weight loss and Hypnosis begins Thursday, Sept. 24. Those attending will learn to listen to the body’s true needs, to eat when hungry, to stop when satisfied and to choose healthy alternatives, all reinforced through hypnotic suggestions. 

A three-week canning course will start Saturday, Sept. 26, and is designed to provide information for home canning of several foods such as fruits, jams, juices, sauces, meats and vegetables. 

Dream Weaving will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6. Participants will create an 8- by 12-inch wall hanging and learn how to set up an easy loom using driftwood for the top and bottom. 

Two Basic Weatherization classes will be offered Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and 13. Basic weatherizing techniques will be examined and materials will be explained. A review of tips to keep warm during the winter will be discussed.

Welding class, starting Thursday, Oct. 8, will teach participants to run stringer beads in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead welding. The beginner and experienced welding course will help people working on their State certification. It can also be taken as a credit course or to jump start a career in welding. 

A Family for ME is a one-night workshop to be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, and will cover the process, benefits, the children and requirements of foster care and adoption in Maine. Children of all ages need respite, emergency, long term and maybe even other family members to be licensed foster parents and/or adoptive families. Materials will be provided. Questions and discussions are welcome. 

A career development mini-seminar, “The Shape You’re In: Strategies and Effective Leadership and Communication,” will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Oct. 20. It is ideal for real estate professionals, business personnel, educators, managers, people in sales and government and parents.

Also on Oct. 14 and 20, there will be a seminar called “Opportunity: Successfully Riding the Wave of Change.” The information is simple, practical and applicable to anyone experiencing the challenges of change or transition. 

To register or pay for classes, go to msad52.maineadulted.org or call 225-3478.