Tampa, Fl.— In December 2023, two all-female teams of woodworkers went head-to-head to build two pieces of furniture being raffled off to support women in woodworking. 

In this two-day event, the teams of woodworkers were led by Alma Villalobos of Pink Soul Studios and Amanda Russell of Sawdust Woman. Each team consisted of seven total team members from across the U.S. 

The pieces are being raffled off to benefit the Florida School of Woodwork’s non-profit, Friends of the Florida School of Woodwork. All proceeds from the raffle will go towards scholarships for women wanting to learn and develop in the woodworking trade. Raffle tickets can be purchased through this link until December 31, 2023.

Wood for the two builds was graciously provided by Devika Maharaj of Central Wood Products in Winter Garden, Fla.