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Taguchi Yukihiro will create a Spun Dragon together with local schools, NGOs and community using recycled fabric and bamboo. The 35-meter-long Spun Dragon is made up of bamboo cubes, with a head inspired by a loom. You are invited to be part of the production of dragon scales – where you will learn about the techniques of weaving and traditions of dragon production from the artist himself. Date: 29 June 2018 (Friday) Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Venue: CHAT, […]

Across time and space, people have come together and form different communities for many reasons. Two good local examples are MaD (Make a Difference) and the School of Everyday Life. These two distinct groups both possess a clear vision and are actively building platforms for more people to exchange ideas and express their opinions. In 2015, MaD initiated “Village Reimagined,” putting forth the possibility of building society in the mindset of villagers. School of Everyday Life has been building different […]

Hong Kong’s textile industry was once booming. Two short films “An Ordinary Day of Hing” and “Taste of Pomme” tell the stories of the disappearing textile industry through the daily lives of an old tailor and a sewing lady. On the other hand, documentary “Cotton” focuses on the factory workers in China. Spanning over eight years, it recorded the tireless lives of the workers under the influence of globalisation and fast fashion. Join us for the post-screening discussions with Yip […]

At the Souvenir Factory Lab, you will learn and observe from a retired paper pattern master and sewing ladies on the making of memorable keepsakes. You will experience every step of the making from choosing a piece of fabric to cut, sew and decorate it with block printing technique, and it is a useful souvenir for you to take home. As you learn from the masters, do not hesitate to ask them about the stories in the factory and get […]

Embroidery Garden is a place for the public to explore the possibilities of textile techniques such as embroidery and mending. Inspired by the values of traditional Asian techniques to repair, CHAT offers tools and guides to encourage you to value your belongings by mending, and increase the quality and aesthetics of your torn or waste fabrics with embroidery methods. Embroidery Manual: Suzuki Kumiko Date: 28 July  – 19 August 2018 (Open from Wednesday to Sunday) Time: 11:00am-7:00pm Venue: Centre for […]

How can you tell a story within a picture? In this family workshop, art educator Granny 2-woo will teach you and your child how you make use of upcycled fabrics to collage the story on a piece of cloth. As she tells you a story about the mystery of fabric, you are encouraged to devise your own story with your child and reflect it in the patchwork. Date: 5 August 2018 (Sunday) Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Venue: Centre for Heritage Arts and […]