John 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.

In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), OPB is joining with other public media partners around the country to promote inclusion for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. The “Move To Include” initiative highlights the unique and diverse stories of people with disabilities. These stories and additional resources are available to teachers, families, and students through the PBS LearningMedia collection.

Our thanks to OPB for this beautiful and inspiring video. For more videos by OPB, visit their YouTube channel.


New Live Course Grateful Hope: Passion for the Possible

Grateful hope is a radical stance that empowers us to move beyond the limitations of our individual dreams and opens us to what is possible in the absence of despair. It is not the way out of life’s uncertainty. It is the way through.

Join us this April for our brand new course!


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