Beginner Sewing Class

Zaki Michael is the program and community coordinator at the HUUB and a fashion designer. He is excited to host a Beginner Sewing Class for UofO summer session. In this class you’ll discover the art of sewing and create your own custom projects. You will learn essential sewing machine functions and terminology, and gain hands-on experience.

This class will meet twice: Tuesday, August 13th and Thursday, August 15th 5-7pm.

Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/university-of-orange-a-nj-nonprofit-corporation/beginner-sewing-class

Zaki Michael grew up in Orange, New Jersey, and his brand is currently based in Newark, NJ. He is the creative director and designer for Blk Icon, a streetwear brand. Zaki has worked in the Newark public school system for five years and currently works at The HUUB, a community center in Orange, NJ, as a community and program organizer. His love for style and fashion has always been a part of him, but his passion for design began during his time as a wardrobe stylist and consultant. “I wanted to teach myself how to make some of the unique pieces my clients wanted rather than just find them,” he says. In 2020, Zaki launched Blk Icon as a self-taught designer with a vision to create a ready-to-wear streetwear line that utilizes authentic African fabrics and eco-friendly upcycled materials to create custom one-of-a-kind statement pieces. He is current working on his third collection series, entitled “Urban Renewal,” which uses upcycled denim and African mud cloth to create captivating men’s and women’s statement pieces. You can follow him on Instagram at @Zakbstylin_ and @Blk_Icons.