Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Internet Radio interview-LadyBug Live

I was interviewed last month for this program. Hear about Imagination Arts programs and benefits and some of the background and initiating philosophy. Windows Media Player needed. (My Mac does not have one, so let me know what I said!)

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Drawing Day, Cleveland. Non-artists can participate!

Imagination Arts will be at the June Art Show sponsored by Artists Review Today with a drawing station for those who would like to participate in the world wide coming together to post one million drawings on the internet on June 7.

The Imagination Arts station is for everyone ages 5 to 105, whether or not you have any drawing ability. In fact, it is easier to do the drawing exercise if you do NOT have drawing ability!

The link above is for a podcast I recorded last night with Mark Quinn. Download it to your iPod or listen at your computer to hear our discussion on Drawing Day, stress relief, the brain, and using meditation to change a bad mood to a good mood.

We really are in charge of how we live our lives. Click the link to hear more!

Come to the Galleria on Saturday, June 7, to make a drawing (or to record your eye movement without looking at the paper) to be uploaded to the internet. Do several drawings, choose your favorite. New experiences create new brain cells. 10 AM to 3 PM.

Join us for this exciting event, and cast your vote for your favorite artwork at the June Art Show 2008.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Endorsement by VA Medical Center Psychologist

(Kristen Boyesen) "is utilizing her skills in art along with a unique meditation intervention to assist veterans to ease pain and suffering from a variety of physical and mental health conditions. ...Her workshops reflect an appreciation of the importance of empowerment, hope, and genuine sensitivity to the needs of others ..."

Click image to read entire testimonial.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Meditation, Laughter, Peace: Cleveland area workshop



Yes, It's Meditation

No, it isn't Boring

Do a Task
Have a Laugh

Imagination Arts

Workshops are available at your facility, business, wellness center, and for your organization.

Contact Kristen Boyesen at 216-577-9874.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Art Is Therapeutic! New Ways of Seeing the World

Imagination Arts at Securely Anchored Wellness Center
4991 Dover Center Rd, N. Olmstead OH 44070
Call 440-376-7041 to register. More class listings at www.SecurelyAnchored.com.

Art Is Therapeutic! New Ways of Seeing the World

Based on Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. According to Betty Edwards, the exercises in her book may be used “to open access by conscious volition to the right side of the brain in order to… see things in a different way … you will delve deeply into a part of your mind too often obscured by the endless details of daily life. … you will develop your ability to perceive things freshly in their totality, to see underlying patterns and possibilities for new combinations. Creative solutions to problems, whether personal or professional, will be accessible through new modes of thinking and new ways of using the power of your whole brain. … (See) things as they really are, in all their awesome, fascinating complexity”.

New Ways of Seeing the World teaches an effortless process to facilitate a harmonizing balance between mind and body. Lecture: slide show, motivational talk, explanation of the process, why it works, benefits. Experiential: do the exercises, feel the results. Handouts for additional exercises.

Facilitated by Kristen S. Boyesen, Life Learning & Creativity Coach. Member Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Speakers Bureau, Cleveland Coach Federation, Eldercare Professionals of Ohio and COSE. Director of Out-of-the-Box Thinking for Imagination Arts.

Wednesday, April 30: Talk and Beginning exercises
Wednesday, May 7: Discussion, New exercises
Wednesday, May 14: Additional exercises, Wrap-up.
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Introductory price: $30 for all three

More information: 216-577-9874
www.TheConsciousHeart.blogspot.com

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Healing & Wellness Day

Unity Chapel of Light, Tallmadge, is holding a special event designed to help promote an awareness of current healing and wellness practices, products and services in the Greater Akron area.

HEALING & WELLNESS DAY
Saturday, April 26th 2008
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Life Learning and Creativity Coach Kristen Boyesen will present a workshop at noon for this event.

"Sparking Creativity: Enrich Your Life with Imagination Arts"

Learn a fun and relaxing approach to improve memory, increase cognitive awareness and experience a deeper sense of inner peace and joy through the exploration of your vast untapped brain power. The easily-learned exercises are useful in everyday life for pain relief, to calm active children, to reduce stress, and assist in problem solving. No art experience is needed.

List of presenters:
11 a.m. "JOURNALING" - CAROL BAILEY FLOYD

12 Noon "SPARKING CREATIVITY: ENRICH YOUR LIFE WITH IMAGINATION ARTS" - KRISTEN BOYESEN, Life Learning and Creativity Coach

1 p.m. "NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE" - DR. NICK PARASSON, Naturopathic Doctor, Summit Natural Wellness Center

2 p.m. "UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEALING AND WELLNESS" - SUSAN WILK Reiki Master

3 p.m. "BELLY DANCING" - AMEENAH, Belly Dancing Teacher/owner

UNITY CHAPEL OF LIGHT
503 Northwest Ave
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
330.928.2108

www.unitychapeloflight.org

Friday, March 28, 2008

Creativity Training, Team Building, Cleveland OH



This Team Building and Wellness program is offered by
Lifelong Learning & Creativity Coach, Kristen Boyesen
.

Wilderness artist Kristen S. Boyesen has experienced a life of varied relationships and multiple changes in circumstances, giving her first-hand knowledge of many of the difficulties one encounters in life. She is an avid scholar in the study of human relationships, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. Her collection of well-read books on these topics add to her ability to help you understand what is currently happening in your life. Many of these books are recommended reading for her coaching and art class clients.

Kristen offers a program that melds very well with her life-coaching ability. Imagination Arts exercises ignite the spark to your creativity, your identity, and your own inner voice of wisdom. No art experience is necessary to learn the exercises. Benefits of inner peace and release of perceived life difficulties can be experienced in as few as five minutes. Continued inner calm is realized through daily practice.

Ms. Boyesen is a Reiki Practitioner and member of: Cleveland Coach Federation, Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Speakers Bureau, Mind-Body-Soul Connect, COSE, Toastmasters, Eldercare Professionals of Ohio, The Buckeye Trail Association, and the Bedford Chamber of Commerce.

Sharing and Family Fun, Mobile Workshop

Friday, February 29, 2008

Art Classes, Cleveland area, ongoing

March schedule for Art Classes and Imagination Arts (for "non-artists") Bedford OH 44146

Note the new Saturday classes.
(Classes at other locations are listed at the end of this message.)

Morning classes: 9:30 to 11:30
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time, or earlier if you are working on Imagination Arts and want extra practice.)
There are now five in this class. There is room for five more.

Wed, March 5, 12, 19, 26

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Saturday classes: 9:30 to 11:30
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
March 15 & April 5
RSVP three days in advance, as this is a new class.
Need a minimum of two, or one person paying $40.

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Evening Classes: 7:00 to 9:00
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time)
This class needs to be re-started, so be sure to RSVP at least two days prior. If there are not at least two signed up, it will be cancelled.

Wednesday, March 5

This message is sent out once a month, unless there is a date change. Please mark your calendars, and call to RSVP when you are sure you can make the class. Class minimum, two.

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Class fees:
The pay-as-you-attend rate is $20.
After 5 consecutive classes, the 6th is free. ($16.67 per class)
Paying for 10 classes in advance for $150 will lower the rate to $15 per class, to be used at your convenience. Members from the same family may use this account together.
Parents and their school-age children attend for one fee. (In fact, parents are strongly encouraged to participate.)

RSVP by phone (Two One Six) 577-9874) or respond to this email.
Classes are ongoing. There is no beginning and end.
You may jump in or out at any time.

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Excite Your Imagination! Cleveland area art classes

February schedule for Art Classes and Imagination Arts (for "non-artists") Bedford OH 44146

Note the new Saturday class!
(Classes at other locations are listed at the end of this message.)

Morning classes: 9:30 to 11:30
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time, or earlier if you are working on Imagination Arts and want extra practice.)
There are now five in this class. There is room for five more.

Wed, February 6, 11, 20, 27

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NEW! Saturday classes: 9:30 to 11:30
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
February 9 & March 1
RSVP three days in advance, as this is a new class.
Need a minimum of two, or one person paying $40.

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Evening Classes: 7:00 to 9:00
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time)
This class needs to be re-started, so be sure to RSVP at least two days prior. If there are not at least two signed up, it will be cancelled.

Wednesday, Feb 6
Monday, Feb 11
Wednesday, Feb 20
Wednesday, Feb 27


This message is sent out once a month, unless there is a date change. Please mark your calendars, and call to RSVP when you are sure you can make the class. Class minimum, two.

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Class fees:
The pay-as-you-attend rate is $20.
After 5 consecutive classes, the 6th is free. ($16.67 per class)
Paying for 10 classes in advance for $150 will lower the rate to $15 per class, to be used at your convenience. Members from the same family may use this account together.
Parents and their school-age children attend for one fee. (In fact, parents are strongly encouraged to participate.)

RSVP by phone (Two One Six) 577-9874) or respond to this email.
Classes are ongoing. There is no beginning and end.
You may jump in or out at any time.

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Join the Imagination Arts LunchBreak Retreat Group

Every other Monday, Beginning February 4 at ART Showcase Gallery in the Galleria, Cleveland OH 44114

Feb 4,18. Mar 3,17,31. Apr 14,28. May 12,26.

Imagination Arts™ participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™

The exercises help access the non-linear right-brain to enter a state of calm, open awareness, and create
opportunities for “aha” moments.

12:15 - 12:30: Eat your lunch during
instructions and demonstrations.
12:30 - 1:15: Do the exercises at your own pace, using the materials provided
$20 per person
The LunchBreak Retreat Group is ongoing.
Beginners are always welcome.
Walk-ins welcome if space allows, or
Register by phone or email.
Call Kristen Boyesen at (Two One Six) 577-9874
email: artexperiences at sbcglobal.net

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Imagination Arts™ for Wellness, Rehabilitation, and Fun

With Bedford artist, motivational speaker, and art teacher Kristen S. Boyesen

A workshop to relieve stress, reduce pain, exercise the brain and activate intuition. Based on the book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards, the exercises, developed by Boyesen especially for “non-artists”, ease access to right-brain global thinking, timelessness, “aha” moments and creative thinking for life enrichment through heightened awareness and perceptions. Interesting objects are used for observation and meditation, and, without looking at the paper, participants do Recorded Eye Movement™ drawings. After the observational/recording period, the drawing is a fun surprise! No art experience needed. Materials are provided.

“This exercise was unlike any other. I’ve never really thought of something so simple being so relaxing.” (Niki, Burning River Fest, 2007, Cleveland)

“I get relief from the severe pain while doing art, my memory... is improving, and (my) depression ... is lifting.” …“My kids have ADHD. When I see they are on a path to losing control, we do the exercises, and they calm down.” (Dennis, stroke and broken neck survivor doing art and Imagination Arts™ with Kristen since 02/02/05.


Saint Mary's Women’s Guild presentation

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Bedford, OH 44146

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Imagination Arts in North Olmstead:

Need a Break From Stress?

Want to Awaken Creativity?



Imagination Arts participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™ exercises, for access to the non-linear right-brain. In this global thinking part of the brain, one enters a state of calm, opens awareness, and sets the stage for creating “aha” moments. There will also be a slide presentation, music movement, group discussion, and other group activities.

Testimonial:
I have been studying art, meditation and intuition for many years.

However, all that has been dramatically advanced once I began to study with Kristen Boyesen. Her art class is far more than drawing lessons. I am learning about life, paying attention to my energy field, and experiencing sheer joy just being around her! Her passion for life and art are wonderfully contagious! I heartily recommend Imagination Arts to anyone who wants to gain access to their dormant creativity and joy.



Linda Schiller-Hanna

Founder, Natural Psychic School of Metaphysics

www.lightworker22.com




Saturday, February 16

1:00 to 5:00 PM



Register with:
Pamela A. McCue
Securely Anchored Wellness Center
4991 Dover Center Rd.
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(Four Four Zero) 376-7041

Cost $55 per person
Materials are provided.

Presenter: Kristen S. Boyesen

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www.art-experiences.blogspot.com/
www.imagination-arts.blogspot.com/
www.drawandpaint.blogspot.com/
www.wildernessartist.blogspot.com/
www.kaleidoscopemandalas.blogspot.com/

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Need a break from stress?

Want to Awaken Creativity?

Imagination Arts participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™ exercises, for access to the non-linear right-brain. In this global thinking part of the brain, one enters a state of calm, opens awareness, and sets the stage for creating “aha” moments. There will also be a slide presentation, music movement, group discussion, and other group activities.

Testimonial: I have been studying art, meditation and intuition for many years.
However, all that has been dramatically advanced once I began to study with Kristen Boyesen. Her art class is far more than drawing lessons. I am learning about life, paying attention to my energy field, and experiencing sheer joy just being around her! Her passion for life and art are wonderfully contagious! I heartily recommend Imagination Arts to anyone who wants to gain access to their dormant creativity and joy.

Linda Schiller-Hanna
Founder, Natural Psychic School of Metaphysics
www.lightworker22.com

Saturday, February 16
at Securely Anchored Wellness Center, North Olmstead OH


1:00 to 5:00 PM

Cost $55 per person
Materials are provided.

Presenter: Kristen S. Boyesen

www.Imagination-Arts.blogspot.com
www.drawandpaint.blogspot.com

Saturday, January 12, 2008

LunchBreak Retreat


Need a break from Stress?
Want to Awaken Creativity?


Join the Imagination Arts™
LunchBreak Retreat Group

Every other Monday
Beginning January 28
at ART Showcase
In the Galleria,
E. 9th Street, Cleveland OH 44114

January 28
February 11 & 25
March 10 & 24
April 7 & 21
May 5 & 19

Imagination Arts™ participants learn to achieve a meditative state through Recorded Eye Movement™

Imagination Arts™ exercises help access the non-linear right-brain
To enter a state of calm,
Open awareness, and create
Opportunities for “aha” moments.

12:15 - 12:30: Eat your lunch during instructions and demonsrtations.
12:30 - 1:15: Do the exercises at your own pace, using the materials provided

$20 per person

The LunchBreak Retreat Group is ongoing. Beginners are always welcome.

Register

Call Kristen Boyesen (two one six) 577-9874

Additional information at
Artist Review Today & Art Showcase

“Kristen is a creative genius with an uncanny ability to unlock the creativity inherent in others.
I highly recommend her if you're trying to jumpstart originality and innovation,” says Jan Phillips, author of the award-winning
"The Art of Original Thinking"

Monday, January 07, 2008

Imagination Arts at the VA Medical Center, Brecksville

Click on the image to enlarge for reading, or see edited text below.

Imagination Arts for Veterans and Their Families

Hosted at the Brecksville VA Medical Ctr
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 (and every third Tuesday)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
In the Recovery Resource Center
Building 5, Room 23 B

Free, but registration is required. 440-526-3030 ext 6399