Reopening In Phases, Training, Designers and Community

SoHarlem Reopens in Phases; Begins with Garment Construction Training

We welcome back Master Tailor/Trainer Henry Smith.

We practice social distancing while learning the sewing trade.

From a pool of more than 60 applicants, we found 10 gems.

Interested in learning about our training click here.

Our bi-lingual sewing programs prepare individuals from our community for the workforce. Margarita Ayala (on the right) working with a trainee re-purposing coffee bean bags into totes.

SoHarlem Remembers

Nancy Dorsinville, Community Warrior

SoHarlem expands its workspace as it strengthens its infrastructure. We were featured in connect new york & tri-state. Once again we recognize and thank Scott Metzner, Janus Properties.

We congratulate SoHarlem Artisan Gladys Rosa Perez who participated in the New-York Historical Society’s Center for Women’s History the NYHistory Store’s fifth bi-annual Designing Women Market.

One of Rosa’s design available at SoHarlem.

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. We encourage you to share it with others who may be in need of our programs or services. We’ve learned many lessons during these difficult times and perhaps the greatest one is that we need to prepare a workforce and build a creative economy.

We look forward to seeing you at SoHarlem either shopping, taking sewing classes, having a garment made or reconstructed or enjoying the efforts of our creative team.

We continue to believe in the power of creativity and community. Your support is needed. Please contribute today to help fund our tomorrow.

Janet Rodriguez,
Founder