Published on
December 19, 2011
Video length
1 mins
Schoon-Tanis has created many murals with kids in schools and youth homes. Here he talks about how to create collaborative art with kids.

Playfulness, joy, and whimsy are common life threads for Joel Schoon-Tanis. He illustrated the NIrV Kids’ Study Bible and is the creator, writer, and host of the award-winning children’s television show Come On Over!

Schoon-Tanis has created many murals with kids in schools and youth homes. Here he talks about how to create collaborative art with kids.

Creating art together helped spark intergenerational worship renewal at Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more ideas on worship renewal that includes kids and art, check out this Children and Worship Showcase.

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