‘The Blind Woodsman’ on crises, art and gratitude

Woodturner John Furniss — who goes by “The Blind Woodsman” —shares his story of losing his sight as a teenager then finding his calling as an artist.

Furniss creates wood-turned vessels in the Washougal, Washington studio he shares with his wife, painter Anni Furniss. Navigating crises through art, plus a chance meeting involving wet paint and a piano, has led them to a life of creativity and gratitude.

This story is part of Move to Include, supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.