Bag to Life - Upcycling Tote Bag Workshop

Learn how to turn old clothes and bedsheets into fun, functional tote bags with Oscar Wentz

Kantamanto Social Club proudly presents Bag To Life: Upcycling Tote bg Workshop by Oscar Wentz at The Kanta To The World Upcycled Fashion Experience at Amsterdam Fashion Week 2025.

Join Oscar Wentz for an inspiring hands-on workshop that dives into the global issue of textile waste. Bag To Life is more than just a tote bag workshop; it's an invitation to rethink what we throw away, reignite your creativity, and discover the value hidden in discarded fabrics.

Together, we’ll turn old clothes and bedsheets into fun, functional, and fully personalised tote bags. You’ll learn how to accessorise, customise, and connect with your piece – all while exploring sustainable design through the joy of making.

What to expect:

• Learn basic upcycling and sewing techniques
• Work with reclaimed textiles to create a one-of-a-kind tote
• Personalise your bag with accessories and stories
• Reflect on waste, value, and creative reuse
• Take your creation home and inspire others to rework their “trash”

Come for the tote, stay for the transformation. Let’s make waste beautiful.

Together, we’ll turn old clothes and bedsheets into fun, functional, and fully personalised tote bags. You’ll learn how to accessorise, customise, and connect with your piece – all while exploring sustainable design through the joy of making.

What to expect:

• Learn basic upcycling and sewing techniques
• Work with reclaimed textiles to create a one-of-a-kind tote
• Personalise your bag with accessories and stories
• Reflect on waste, value, and creative reuse
• Take your creation home and inspire others to rework their “trash”

Come for the tote, stay for the transformation. Let’s make waste beautiful.

About Oscar Wentz

Oscar's design philosophy is encapsulated in his desire to tackle the waste streams of Europe's textile industry. Rather than ignoring piles of unwanted clothing, he sees them as raw materials brimming with possibility. "As a designer, I am committed to transforming the textile industry’s approach to sustainability by addressing its waste streams head-on," he explains.

Turning what was once considered "trash" into cherished fashion statements, the collection targets young individuals not only aesthetically but also through the simplicity of its cuts and stitches, encouraging them to engage in making and sewing.