Rolling Cloud Pottery and Gallery moments in history
SummaryBefore Pae Korokī and Papers Past, the New Zealand Room librarians would note topics of interest in an alphabetised card catalogue, this is their selection of stories about Rolling Cloud Pottery and Gallery, Kelvin Falconer and Irene Tuscia-Falconer from the Bay of Plenty Times and other sources.Main Body
1970s
Irene Tuscia, talented Chinese-born artists makes her home in Tauranga, 39 years old. Portrait art of high quality, exhibition. Photo with portrait of Dr W.E. Morris and biographical notes. Bay of Plenty Times, 30 August 1978.
Six portraits of young and old in exhibition George Harrison Galleries for one week. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 February 1979.
1980s
Irene Tuscia wins at Waihī. 16 January 1981.
Artist feels Buddhism is logical. 23 February 1983, p. 17.
Artist takes new town. Katikati Advertiser, 14 June 1988. [Ams 487/5. Scrapbook 6, p. 42].
Winner finds fulfilment in home and art - Irene Tuscia-Falconer. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 August 1981. [Ams 487/11. Scrapbook 13, p. 39].
Drawing on valuable talents - Irene Tuscia-Falconer. Timescan, 3 June 1986. [Ams 487/11. Scrapbook 15, p. 15].
1990s
Rolling Cloud Gallery to open for business soon. Katikati Advertiser, 25 February 1992, p. 8.
Gallery big boost for operators. Bay News, 8 April 1992, p. 35.
New Rolling Cloud gallery officially opened. Katikati Advertiser, 21 April 1992, p. 4.
Stoneware platters could make money. Platters a success in Auckland. Rolling Cloud Gallery. Katikati Advertiser, 3 January 1995.
Platters my master works. Irene Tuscia-Falconer and Kevin Falconer join forces and produce limited edition platters. Bay of Plenty Times, 28 June 1995.
Pottery decoration class at Rolling Cloud Gallery. Tuschia Falconer passes on skills. Katikati Advertiser, 11 July 1995.
Success for artist. Designs for platters now available on fabric e.g. duvets, curtains, etc. Rolling Cloud Gallery. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 August 1996.
Potter of vision wins blind award - Kelvin Falconer. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 October 1999.
Lack of sight hones well known potter's hands - Kelvin Falconer. Katikati Advertiser, 2 November 1999.
Potters mark on the base of a 1997 Rolling Cloud mug.
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