Mike

Past. Present. Future.

235 West Elm Street Tipp City, Ohio 45371 USA

937-776-7362

Mike Nygren: Author

The Ten Balloons. Principles of Leadership, Life and Love captures the spirit of what it means to take an intentional look at your life. This realistic approach to a balanced life is personal and practical in outlining steps for creating intentional purpose statements in ten areas of your life.

Mike’s story telling approach to life brings great inspiration and motivation in the areas of family, career, relationships, education, finances, health, and adventure. This multi-generational topic is designed for young people and adult audiences of all ages who like personal challenges.

 

 F.A.Q.

What are the objectives of the classes?

Ready. Set. Sketch. Challenges you to immerse yourself in the process of creating something original and satisfying. As a social activity it allows you to interact with other like-minded people with the goals of inspiration, motivation and being coached. Whether working as a entire class, small group or individual you will be encouraged to realize your sketching potential.

Ready. Set. Sketch.

  • An introductory teaching and coaching adventure into sketching five basic shapes.

  • Creating short-term classes of like-minded artists.

  • Understanding sketching as a positive, proactive and alternative leisure activity or hobby.

  • Help discover and unlock artistic talents, dreams and visions.

Who should consider these sessions?

  • Those with zero skill or drawing experience are welcome.

  • Willingness to explore new techniques and ideas of drawing.

  • Commitment to practice, practice, practice.

  • Eagerness to seek fun, relaxation and encouragement through art.

Strategic options

  • Introductory Ready. Set. Sketch. (3 Sessions)

  • Level two: Ready. Set. Sketch. (3 sessions)

  • 90 minute sessions. All sketching materials are supplied.

  • Class venues. 5th-8th grade sessions / 9th-12th grade sessions / Adult daytime sessions / Adult evening sessions / On-line sessions / Minimal class fee per session.

  • Registration is usually through host venue.

  • Questions about a particular session? Contact Mike at mike@tenballoons.com

    Mike Nygren teaching and coaching resume

  • Industrial Arts Degree focusing on drawing and design. Eastern Kentucky University

  • Teaching at Chestertown (Maryland) Middle School. Sketching and product design. (2 years)

  • Teaching at Milton Union High School. Engineering/architectural drawing and graphic design. (9 years)

  • Teen and Adult leadership coaching in secular, faith based and non-profit venues. (Decades)

  • Life Coaching teens and adults with Ten Balloons.

    Ready. Set. Sketch. Current and future venues.

  • Tipp Monroe Community Services, Tipp City

  • Tipp Senior Center, Tipp City

  • Rusty Harden Studio, Tipp City

  • Milton Union Public Library, West Milton

  • Troy - Miami County Public Library, Troy

  • Troy Hayner Cultural Cente, Troy

Contact mike@tenballoons.com