WORKSHOPS AND MASTERCLASSES

Hands-On Learning. Cross-Cultural Creation. Global Impact.

At AFWA 2025, knowledge is not just shared—it’s experienced. Our Workshops & Masterclasses are immersive, skill-building sessions led by trailblazers in sustainable fashion, circular design, Blue Economy innovation, and cultural entrepreneurship.

Designed for designers, students, startups, and changemakers, these sessions break the boundaries between creativity and impact.

What to Expect:

• Sustainable Design & Upcycling
  Learn how to work with eco-textiles, recycled fabrics, and low-waste cutting techniques.

• Blue Fashion Innovation Labs
  Explore how marine resources—from seaweed-based fibers to coastal dyes—can shape future fashion.

• Circular Business Models
  Discover how African and diaspora brands are building closed-loop systems and ethical value chains.

• Storytelling through Fashion
  Deepen your brand impact with sessions on cultural heritage, identity-based narratives, and fashion activism.

• Co-creation Hubs with Coastal Cities
  Participate in design-thinking sessions connecting creatives from African and Dutch port cities to co-develop prototypes and pilot collaborations.

Who Should Join?

• Designers & Makers

• Fashion Students

• Startups & Entrepreneurs

• Policy Innovators & City Delegates

• Diaspora Creatives

• NGOs, Educators, and Cultural Facilitators

Whether you’re rethinking how your brand operates, exploring marine innovation, or seeking community through craft—this is your opportunity to create with purpose and learn from global pioneers.