Oct 26, 2023, Red Beard Embodiment Podcast
TRE and Ceramics at NIROX – An Artist in Residence ft. terrice bassler
In this episode, Alex Greene interviews terrice bassler about her recent artist residency at NIROX, an arts organization in South Africa. terrice shares how she brought together ceramics and TRE (tension & trauma releasing exercises) during her month-long stay.

terrice talks about her initial discovery of TRE and how she incorporated it into her art practice at the NIROX artist residency. She also takes us behind the scenes of her workshops, including her ‘First Vessels’ project, shaking meditation, sound and TRE, and her work with youth. terrice shares the lasting impact of her residency and discusses the importance of safety and context in practicing TRE.

Towards the end of the episode, she reveals how tremoring enhances her creativity and offers a glimpse into her future projects. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of art, wellness, and culture.

Links:
Website: www.terricebassler.com
Pottery with Purpose: www.potterywithpurpose.com
Unknown: Cave of Bones https://www.netflix.com/title/81473682
Lesego Mapeka Epic Hikes @EpicHikes
Cape Insights https://www.capeinsights.com
NIROX: https://www.niroxarts.com
FARMHOUSE58: https://www.farmhouse58.co
Villa-Legodi Centre for Sculpture: https://www.villa-legodi.com
TRE for Africa Foundation: https://treforafrica.com

In December 2021, terrice hosted a pop-up show and sale on the outdoor patio of the buzzy Marigold Cafe, located along the Lochside Trail bike path in Saanichton. This Covid-safe event was made possible by the cafe’s co-founders, Red Seal chef Ryan Hayter and his wife Jenny. Despite single digit temperatures, there was a steady flow of pottery-loving shoppers and coffee drinkers. By design, 20% of pottery sale proceeds was donated to the Canadian Red Cross for BC’s Extreme Weather Response relief and recovery efforts. With a dollar for dollar match from both the provincial government and the federal government of Canada, the donation totalled more than C$1400. Back to brand basics–using pottery power as a force for good.

June 8, 2020

On Sunday, June 7, Ladybug Boutique in Victoria, BC launched the sale of Terrice’s posie pot designs for home garden blooms. The vases are each uniquely wheel-thrown and hand-decorated for individual personality. The selection includes people with or without a colourful mask, as well as pet cats and dogs. The boutique’s shoppers are invited to choose one or even create a family.

For all purchases throughout June, Terrice will be donating her artist’s portion of sales proceeds to the women’s transition programs at The Cridge Centre for the Family in downtown Victoria.

DEER LAKE, N.L. — Juanita Mercer

Terrice Bassler believes a new pottery workshop at the Islaview Foundation in Deer Lake is a synchronicity that can only be explained as the work of a child who died three years ago, and another who died nearly two decades ago.

Bassler’s friend, Sarah Short, formed the foundation two years ago with her husband, Mike Short, in memory of their daughter, Isla.

Isla died of cancer in 2017 when she was three and a half years old. Her parents wanted to help other families who had children with life-threatening illnesses in the same way the Deer Lake community rallied around them.

The foundation’s signature heart pins were created by Bassler, and over the years the foundation and the potter partnered on many fundraising initiatives. Bassler has created everything from earrings to mugs and bowls — usually with the foundation’s signature hearts or rainbow motifs.

“The work of pottery in Isla’s name grew right alongside the formation of the foundation,” explained Bassler.

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terrice has relocated to Cordova Bay, in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Stay tuned for news on west coast designs and new projects.