MAKING THE MOST OF... A journal inspired by 100 Masters
How to use this Journal Creative Black Country’s 100 Masters project is all about inspiring people to be the best they can at whatever they want to do. Our Masters span a whole host of backgrounds and ages. They do different jobs, have a range of diverse skills and have dedicated their lives to being great at something. This Journal highlights just a few of our Masters to give you some inspiration, fun tasks and ideas, leaving you to scribble, colour-in, make a mess and be creative. There are no rules when it comes to using this journal but we’d love you to use it to experiment and play. Don’t worry about the outcome; it doesn’t have to be great, but hopefully it will inspire you. Just pop stuff on the page.
Above all – just give it a go!
For more inspiration, or to find out more about the Masters mentioned in this journal, visit 100masters.co.uk.
Creative Black Country is part of the national Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places program, which encourages more people to experience the arts. We work with local people to discover, explore and grow an exciting and meaningful programme of arts activity in the Black Country. This journal was produced for Creative Black Country by Kerry O’Coy with character illustrations by Daniel Griffin-Hayes. Additional illustrations by Juneau Projects.
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Play your favourite music out loud like radio DJ Jenny Wilkes! Looking for a new song? We think that Jorja Smith from Walsall could be your new favourite artist. You can thank us later! ;)
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“To be successful generally, I think you’ve got to reach for the stars. You’ve got to believe in yourself and be yourself.” 100 Masters Inspiration
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Choose your favourite person and draw their portrait, like artists Tanya Raabe-Webber and Andrew Tift.
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Have a go at writing a children’s story inspired by Sandwell author Allan Ahlberg. Now go and share it with someone out loud like acclaimed storyteller, Peter Chand.
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Think of a great slogan to put on your t-shirt or jacket like designer Elizabeth Illsley. Illustration by Juneau Projects
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Design a costume for your favourite film or theatre character like Sue Blane. Need some inspiration? Pop in and see film projectionist Jas Kapur at Wolverhampton’s Light House or see a production by Jane Ward MBE at Central Youth Theatre.
Jane was was presented with an MBE by the Queen to recognise 30 years of service to Drama and the Community of Wolverhampton.
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Sue designed the costumes for both The Rocky Horror Show and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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“Every sphere of human activity, even peeling a potato, can be a work of art as long as it is a conscious act.�
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Make a character out of plasticine like award-winning animator Drew Roper. Now try and make it as small as possible like the world’s greatest microsculptor, Willard Wigan.
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Ninder Johal Entrepreneur
“When someone tells you it cannot be done ignore them. When someone tells you that you are not good enough to do it ignore them. And when someone tells you not to dream ignore them.� 100 Masters Inspiration
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There are some fun friendships in the Black County: Cactus Stan and Hedgehog rescuer Joan Lockley are prickly pals. If you could ask anyone in the world, who would you invite round for tea?
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Ellie Simmonds OBE Swimmer
“You only live once and you need to enjoy life to go out and achieve whatever you want to�.
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Get on YouTube for a masterclass in how to wrap an awkward present by gift wrapping expert Neelam Meetcha.
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Get some fresh air! Do a bit of gardening like Tony and Marie Newton or grab a paint set and be inspired by your natural surroundings like fine artist Dean Melbourne.
Tony & Marie open up their award-winning garden to the public to raise money for charity. They have received visitors from 36 different countires who come to see the 3,000 different trees, shrubs and plants.
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Visit your local librarian like Thimblemill library’s Julie Mckirdy BEM. Read a thriller from S.J. Watson, a romance by Miranda Dickinson, a memoir by Sathnam Sanghera or get inspired to bake up a treat with Nitisha Patel’s cookery book.
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P Marriage Material by Sathnam Sanghera P Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson P Take a Look at Me Now by Miranda Dickinson P The Man Who Wore All His Clothes by Allan Ahlberg P The Modern Indian Kitchen by Nitisha Patel P The Boy With The Topknot by Sathnam Sanghera P When I Fall in Love by Miranda Dickinson P Second Life by S.J. Watson P Defender by GX Todd
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Do your nails like Sharmadean Reid MBE or get a fresh hair cut like Aid Tams. Get dressed up in your Sunday best like Luke Roper, then strike a pose like supermodel, Erin O’Connor.
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Exercise is good for you! Go for a run like Dave Heeley, ride a bike like Hugh Porter, have a swim like Ellie Simmonds or do all three like triathlete, Jodie Stimpson!
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Design a logo for yourself like Art Director Dan Westwood. Here’s a few shapes to get you started...
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Have a go at making your own mosaic out of old crockery inspired by Caroline Jariwala or try doodling a mandala or making a rangoli pattern like Ranbir Kaur.
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