What is F&S Studio?
Fins & Scales Studio is a creative arts business primarily producing Christian resources for kids and youth ministries. Many kids learn visually, and Fins & Scales is producing print and digital resources that kids and youth ministry leaders can use to add diversity and visual interest to their teaching. These include things like printable posters, colouring in pages and zines, assets that can be placed on worksheets and social media posts, puzzle and escape room style activities and much more!
Our focus is on engaging with kids in unique and creative ways, and helping youth stay connected to God through relevant and entertaining content.
The Story
'After a lifelong passion for creating art, Fins & Scales Studio really started to develop after the Covid-19 pandemic. In a time where we couldn't meet in person I began helping with online content for the kids in our church. As we returned to in person services, I felt like I'd found something God wanted me to do, and my desire to use my creative talents particularly for kids and youth programs only grew.
I began working more with our kids' ministry team, creating visuals, print-outs and story animations for a range of topics.
Kids and youth are all different. With F&S Studio, I hope to help them connect with God through a wide range of visual content, and perhaps inspire their own creative spirits!'
- Jimmy, Creator of F&S Studio
Meet the Crew
Marcus
A natural leader and outgoing guy, Marcus loves to help.
Jono
Jono is shy, very introverted and a logical thinker.
Matisse
She's sassy, but she has a big heart and loves animals.
Luca
A large figure who is a mellow and faithful friend.
Jamie
The creative one with a kind and caring personality.
Nate
A cool guy and a tech genius. Nate loves to surf and skate.
Judy
She's very excitable and very curious, always asking 'why?'
Petra
Very musical with a passion for cooking and hospitality.
Tommy
A bookworm with a keen interest in science.
Paula
Paula is glamorous and loves acting and dancing.
Andi
Athletic and sporty, Andi is very active and loves kids.
Bart
A fidgety guy who loves to make and fix stuff.
Our Team
Jimmy Kennedy
Creator
Jimmy has always had a passion for art, doing all the art subjects in school and completing a Diploma of Creative Arts after finishing year 12. He always knew he wanted a career drawing comics and cartoons!
Jimmy grew up going to church in Tasmania, as well as every Christian holiday camp he could. From Camper to Leader to Study Leader, it was natural that he would join the staff at Camp Clayton as an intern, completing a Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology. His role continued there, joining the team that organised the holiday camps that had been so impactful on his journey.
Since then Jimmy has worked as a graphic designer and continued to volunteer on the Kids and Youth Ministry teams at his church.