Curious about farming, sustainable fashion, or contemporary dance inspired by Indian culture? Become a Seeder!

Seed to Textile is CHAT’s flagship community programme. Through hands-on experiences ranging from farming to gallery practice, it introduces artists and Seeders – passionate members of the public – to the connections between nature, textiles and art.

The programme started with a special gift from Mysore, India. In 2019, artists and organic farmers Vivek and Juli Cariappa shared Indian indigo seeds with us. The gift has since taken root at CHAT, inspiring a series of co-creative workshops that explore natural resources.

This year, we have invited fashion designer Yeung Chin, choreographer Alan Wong and Indian dance artist Neesha Jhaveri to not only draw inspiration from Indian indigo, but also explore the historical ties between nature and textiles. We are looking for new Seeders to join us on this exciting journey!

Objective: This year, Seed to Textile 2026 aims to nurture participants (Seeders) to become creative disciples — sustainable fashion design and contemporary dance performers inspired by Indian culture. Through a series of free workshops and trainings, Seeders are encouraged to transform their learning into artistic performances, seeking to promote the values of eco-consciousness and cultural diversity, fostering public awareness and participation in sustainable and creative practices.

Register now if you are:

• Able to participate in the planting activity. You may then choose to join either the Sustainable Fashion Design and Creation group or the Dance group
• Passionate about planting and sustainability
• Passionate about textile culture and craftsmanship
• Interested in performing, particularly dancing
• Open-minded and eager to make friends from different cultural backgrounds. People from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to participate
• Able to participate in at least 80% of the workshops for your selected group between June and October
• Able to participate in the performances on 7 and 8 November 2026
• Aged 18 or above
• Aware that participation is voluntary and no allowance will be provided
• Aware that deposit will be fully refunded with a certificate of completion to participants who attend at least 80% of the selected workshop and a minimum of two performances

(Compulsory) Planting schedule:

Venue: The Deck, rooftop farm of the Mills （2/F, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan）
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Date: 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 28 May, 4 Jun 2026

(Group 1) Sustainable fashion design and creation workshop schedule: 

Venue: CHAT Studio 
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Date: 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul (11:00am-1:00pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm), 21 Jul and 22 Jul 2026

(Group 2) Dance workshop schedule: 

Venue: Tsuen Wan Youth S.P.O.T. (2/F, Commercial Complex, Clague Garden Estate, Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Date: 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 14 Jul (will be held at CHAT), 30 Jul, 31 Jul, 6 Aug, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct and 22 Oct 2026

(Compulsory) Dance performance:

Dance performances will take place on 7 and 8 November 2026 at The Hall. A detailed schedule of community performance will be announced at a later date.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview within March. No separate notification will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
The programme is free of charge. We look forward to welcoming you as one of our Seeders!

Application deadline: 4 March 2026 23:59