See the Light – Drawing Children to Him
The Crossmaker
Volume One: Stories of God’s Love in Action
See the Light Product Description:
Created by author and educator Pat Holt, and produced by Parking Lot Production’s Kip Perry (Disney, ABC, “Guideposts Junction,” “A Distant Thunder”), See The Light is a series where Bible stories come to life as gifted artist Gloria Kohlmann develops a colorful canvas of chalk art. Then, at the story’s climax, an ultraviolet light reveals a hidden picture that reinforces the story with a truly memorable moment. The companion DVD elements and web-based curricula allow children to draw along with Kohlmann bringing the Bible stories to life.
Other DVD components include a creative and dramatic presentation of the plan of salvation called “Know the Light” and an immersive and worshipful multi-sensory segment featuring original music called “Celebrate the Light,“ making the DVD perfect for co-viewing with parent or teacher and child.
Featured online are downloadable drawing lessons and an exclusive art club, where children will be exposed to various art techniques. The creativity continues as draw-along printouts extend the fun and learning beyond the DVD. This series is appropriate not just for families at home but also as supplementary curriculum in churches and schools.
The Crossmaker DVD Details:
The Crossmaker DVD includes two timeless stories of God’s love and passion in action. In the first episode, The Crossmaker, Dominic, the son of a carpenter, finds himself drawn into the unforgettable trial of the man called Jesus. Share in this amazing adventure that takes Dominic from Christ’s crucifixion to a place of redemption, and a face-to-face meeting with the risen Christ.
The second episode, Jesus Loves the Children, presents the beautiful story of Jesus demonstrating to his disciples His unconditional love for children.
Also included on The Crossmaker DVD:
Celebrate the Light: Feed your need for worship! As kids watch and draw-along with renowned chalk-artist Gloria Kohlmann, you revel in the worship music performed by “Breathing Room” recording artists Jan Roper and Kevin Dukes.
Know the Light: The plan of salvation is clearly and creatively presented through the captivating expression of art.
Draw the Light: Gloria teaches her chalk-art technique to a class of mesmerized children – and to your children, too! Don’t miss the big black light finale!
The Crossmaker CD Details:
Music from the DVD The Crossmaker, includes 11 tracks plus 2 bonus audio stories. All songs and arrangements written by Breathing Room. Breathing Room is Jan Roper and Kevin Dukes Jan Roper – Vocals, keyboards Kevin Dukes – Guitars, bass, drum programming, additional keyboards
My Thoughts:
The Crossmaker DVD pairs wonderful story telling and beautiful chalk drawings. After the main stories about Dominic and Jesus with the Children, the kids are given the opportunity to learn how to draw with chalk in the Celebrate the Light portion of the dvd. In the Know the Light portion, children are presented the salvation message in an easy to understand manner. In Draw the Light, children are shown how to draw with chalk and surprised when black light reveals a special image. Free supplemental resources are available for printing on the website. Additional online classes (art club) can be purchased to further the learning (free trial available).
Munchkin thought the chalk drawings were cool, but she was disappointed that there wasn’t more instruction on doing the drawings herself. She felt the style of stories on this dvd was better suited to younger children. (She wanted more “meat” for the story.)
The Crossmaker dvd took me back in time to when I sat as a young child and watched someone do similar chalk drawings while telling us Bible stories. I was always fascinated and thought the black light finale was way cool. I believe this dvd would be great in a children’s church or Sunday school classroom. It would also work nicely for a homeschool family.
**Homeschool Convention Special**
You can purchase the DVD for $10 or the DVD set (includes DVD, black light, and fluorescent chalk) for $15. With each purchase, you can see three webisodes of the “YES! You Can Draw Club” for free. Each weekly webisode art lesson in 10 minutes in length, with a suggested follow-up assignment. If you wish to continue with the art club, it $4.99 per month (4 ten-minute lessons).
I received a copy of The Crossmaker dvd and cd for the purpose of an honest review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.
Thanks so much for your review of our See The Light Shine product! 🙂 Since your review, we have added an online art class, which families are finding helpful to provide some summer fun for their children. Feel free to check it out and let us know your thoughts: http://www.seethelightshine.com/google
🙂 -Rodney