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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260522T171612
CREATED:20191025T023607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T062016Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Spinning Factory!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \nThe Mills building was formerly a cotton-­spinning factory owned by Nan Fung Textiles. The green walls and high windows in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery are vestiges of the golden era of Hong Kong’s textile industry. The exhibition Welcome to the Spinning Factory! will provide a brief but intensive history of Hong Kong’s textile industry\, featuring rich imageries\, vintage cotton products and archival documents and objects. You are also invited to experience the manual cotton-spinning process using traditional spinning instruments\, and design and create your own cotton label at the workshop stations in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery. \nExhibition design: Assemble\nExhibition graphic design: HATO\nConceived by CHAT Collection and Exhibition team \n \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/welcome-to-the-spinning-factory-2/
CATEGORIES:All programmes,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20200817T102154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T053231Z
UID:25740-1597622400-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Untitled by Kato Izumi
DESCRIPTION:Kato Izumi is a renowned painter based in both Tokyo and Hong Kong. Born and raised in a rural area in Shimane prefecture in Japan\, young Kato’s playground was always surrounded by rich nature. This experience from his childhood instilled in him the idea that humans are a part of nature. When he was invited by CHAT for the Spring Programme in 2020\, he made an installation of 5 figures with painted stone heads and bodies from living plants in collaboration with local farmers. Whilst the stones remain unchanged\, the living plants will continue to grow\, altering the shape of the figures’ bodies. This installation resulted in his rst art piece embracing the changes of nature. \nTo commemorate the collaboration between Kato\, CHAT and Hong Kong farmers\, this piece will be updated with different kinds of plants and will be kept as art for those who love both art and nature. \nThis work was made in collaboration with the artist\, CHAT and Hong Kong farmers. \nCollection of CHAT\, Hong Kong\nTechnical Support: Sustainable Ecological Ethical Development Foundation \n \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/untitled/
CATEGORIES:All programmes,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20201110T131255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T074419Z
UID:26262-1604966400-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:‘Made in Hong Kong’ is a distinguishing emblem of quality and history that has carried different meanings over the generations past. \nIn the ‘Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation’ video series\, ‘makers’ of textiles from knotted fishnets to tailored saam fu are invited to share their making process\, practice and their thoughts on the continued importance of ‘Made in Hong Kong’. Topics of discussion will reflect on the displayed objects of Misfitted: Unspoken Stories of Tailoring and past displays at The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery. \nMakers of Hong Kong: The Tailoring Story of Linda Lee \nLinda Lee served as the costume director of The City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) for over 30 years. Since each performance costume is unique and created based on the specific needs of the costume designers\, choreographers\, and dancers\, as the costume director\, she often had to navigate and mediate between the three parties to satisfy their diverse\, and sometimes conflicting\, requirements. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Story of Navy’s Tailor Tony Wong \nIn 1949\, Tony Wong’s father followed the large number of Shanghai tailors who moved south to Hong Kong\, and opened the Fu Shing tailoring label at Fenwick Pier\, where he served the U.S. sailors and officers to tailor their uniforms and suits \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: The Story of Former Garment Worker Wong To Yuen \nBy the late 1960s\, an abundance of technical schools were established and attended by factory workers seeking upward mobility and those who wanted to produce the latest Western fashion for themselves. Former garment worker Wong To Yuen studied at one of the technical schools back in the days. Her final coursework consisted of a casual outfit and a night gown\, which she not only designed and made but also modelled at the graduation show! \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: A Family’s Tailor \nIn this interview\, the Tsui sisters recount their childhood in 1950s and 60s Hong Kong\, when their amah doubled as a housemaid and an at-home family’s tailor\, creating everything from a child’s mini wadded jacket to a cheongsam belonging to a young lady. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Tracing Wax Prints \nWhat is Ankara fabric exactly? In this episode of ‘Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation\,’ we have the pleasure of inviting fashion stylist Jaho Anita from Nigeria to provide insights into the fascinating world of Ankara fabric and its production process! \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Knitting Shared Memories  \nIn this interview with veteran knitwear producer Miranda Wong (Founder\, Ms-Square) and emerging designer Phyllis Chan (Co-Founder\, YanYan Knits)\, the pair engage in a cross-generational dialogue on the development of the local knitwear industry since the 1980s with particular focus on market environment\, emergence of original designs and unique operation models. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Collecting Patterns \nJohn Wu (graphic designer and collector) shares on his appreciation of the patterned wrapping papers of department stores in Hong Kong. In the process\, he describes the development of local packaging design and reveals how patterns reflect Hong Kong’s divergent consumer culture. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: From Brocades to Neckties \nChuk Sheung Yu (former silk weaver) and K. K. Tung (Founder\, Tung’s Computer Weaving Neckties Centre) share on their career development in the local silk industry. Their stories reveal how\, since the 1930s\, the industry has continuously adapted to market conditions to create unique textile designs and business models. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Tales of Tablecloths \nGuest host and senior textile industry advisor Albert Chan introduces various weaving techniques and speaks to Gigi Ng\, the 4th generation successor of Ser Wong Fun restaurant. In their conversation\, they share about the application of traditional weaving methods in everyday life\, and how the practice of using tablecloths in Chinese restaurants shapes our dining experience. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Finding a City’s Palate \nAnimation artist Lee Yuk Ki Florence created the colourful thematic illustrations for the ‘Textile for Food’ display. In this episode\, she shares her creative process by revisiting the locations where she captured the textures and details of her work\, and introduces to the audience the urban landscapes and objects that inspired her. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Thinking with Tying and Interlacing\n \nGuest Presenter Lee Chi Wing speaks with the owners of Cheung So Kee Wire Netting and Chu Kee Greengrocers. Through the conversations and demonstrations\, they share about the design logic behind interlacing with metal wires and tying with ‘salt water grass’\, and experiment with new shapes and functions. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Shaping with Cloth \nGuest Presenter Professor Siu Yan Ho speaks to Liu Chui Tong (Owner of Shun Hing Lung Kwai Kee Bean Products) and Fu Wing Cheung (Owner of Kwan Kee Store) to explore the history and use of textiles as tools for cooking.\n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Culinary Style \nLisa Fong (culinary show writer and presenter) shares on her collection of aprons\, exploring through them her experience in the television industry and her influence on the image of the modern housewife. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Changing School Uniforms\n \nPaul Lam and Peter Lam (Director and Managing Director of Kam Lun Tailors Limited) share on the conceptualisation\, production and marketing of school uniforms\, revealing the business’s unique position in between fashion and tailoring. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Patching Denim Culture \nPeter Wong and Ching Siu Wai (former Editor and Art Director of City Magazine) share their experience putting together the special denim issue of City Magazine in the 1990s. The two explore how denim has shaped the popular culture of Hong Kong\, as well as the important role that their editorial practice played throughout the conception of the issue. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Refashioning Chinese Garments \nSiu Lan of the brand Tailor Made by Siu Lan share her experience of being a tailor since she was 23 years old\, imbibing traditional Chinese patternmaking into modern\, one-of-a-kind yet everyday garments. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Knotting Fishing Nets \nSarah Yip and Rex Law of Eco Cheung Chau share their experiences conserving fishing traditions and other intangible heritages of Cheung Chau. \n \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/makers-of-hong-kong-in-conversation/
CATEGORIES:All programmes,Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Online,Regular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20990711
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20220917T163252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T040238Z
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SUMMARY:30-Minute Making
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for fun crafts inspired by Hong Kong’s textile heritage\, guided by CHAT’s Faces of Textile Culture! Create your own heat-shrink keychain\, wax-print pouch\, dot-beaded charm and photo frame\, or  Illumin-Loom heat-transfer tote bags – no experience is needed. \n*All activities are subject to availability. For enquiries\, please call 3979 2301 or speak with our staff on the day. \nDate & Time:\nWeekends and Public Holidays 1:00-7:00pm\nExperience Level: Suitable for all ages\nFee: From HK$40 to HK$200/set \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/30-minute-making-patternways-visualising-hong-kong-in-transition/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20321018
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20230516T050806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T081517Z
UID:38934-1697500800-1981670399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Hand Spinning Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:In this demonstration\, visitors can observe how cotton fibre is spun into yarn. The demonstration welcomes all for viewing and questions! \nDate & Time:\nWeekdays 3:00-5:30pm\nWeekends and Public Holidays 1:00-4:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) \nFee: Free \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/hand-spinning-demonstration-5/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280727
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20220907T090322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T090931Z
UID:35480-1701561600-1848268799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Learning Tour on Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability and environmental protection are more than buzzwords – they are more pivotal than ever to our shared world. How can we put these values into practice and become smarter\, more responsible consumers? \nIn this one-hour interactive tour\, participants will closely examine rare museum-grade textile artefacts alongside the industry’s latest innovations. Through engaging activities\, they will learn how to extend the life of their garments and adopt environmentally conscious habits in everyday life. \nTour content includes: \n– Rethinking your wardrobe: Understand the consumption habits and key sustainability challenges in Hong Kong\n– Learning through touch: Feel the differences between various fibres and recognise the environmental issues in textile production\n– Inspired by local wisdom: Discover Hong Kong’s latest textile technologies and innovations addressing environmental challenges\n– Decoding museum artefacts: Take a close look at museum-grade textile collections and learn to appreciate their cultural value\n– Discovering production and consumption trends: From international environmental standards to garment labels\, gain a solid understanding of the circular economy through fun and practical examples\n– Learning through making: Choose between two simple hands-on activities – transform preloved T-shirts into tote bags or learn to mend a piece of garment \nCHAT’s one-hour Learning Tour on Sustainability is suitable for Primary 4 to university-level students\, as well as corporate ESG task forces. The tour aligns with the spirit of active experiential learning in STEAM education and prides itself on a ‘learning by doing’ approach. Participants hone their critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring textile materials\, production and innovations. Through direct\, tactile interaction with textile artefacts\, they also develop cultural and artistic literacy while broadening their interdisciplinary perspectives. The hands-on activity further strengthens creativity and problem-solving skills\, encouraging participants to bring sustainability into everyday life and learning. \nTo reserve a tour\, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: \n\n\n\n\nSchools\, Non-Profit Organisations and Charitable Organisations* \n\n\nPrivate Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\n*Organisations exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance \nSpecial thanks to The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel for their support and valuable comments. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/learning-tour-on-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301001
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20240115T085313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T065144Z
UID:40927-1705276800-1917043199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Interactive Experience : Illumin-Loom
DESCRIPTION:Operate a weaving loom from the future and create your own illuminated textile images in CHAT Arcade! Illumin-Loom is a walk-in interactive experience where visitors can design unique patterns on colourful light strips. The finished creation will be exported as a digital image to download. Visitors can also choose to print the image as heat transfer stickers\, and in our 30-Minute Making workshop\, iron it onto a special tote bag. Alternatively\, visitors can bring home the sticker and follow the provided instructions to iron it onto a textile item of their own choice. \nThe light strips of Illumin-Loom simulate the threads in a fabric while alluding to the historical relationship between digital computation and textile technology. Additionally\, the library of contemporary motifs and background patterns is inspired by Hong Kong’s textile heritage\, paying homage to the history of The Mills as a former spinning factory. \nInstallation\, graphic and game design: pill & pillow and HATO \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/illumin-loom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Highlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20240115T090554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T085456Z
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SUMMARY:‘Factory of Tomorrow’ Community Embroidery Curtains
DESCRIPTION:What is a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’ like in the eyes of primary school students? In CHAT Lounge\, a set of embroidered curtains takes inspiration from the new motto as CHAT celebrates its 5th anniversary in March 2024. \nOver the course of several months\, hundreds of primary school students from the ‘333 Learning Companion Leadership Program’ supported by We R Family Foundation learned about CHAT and its history to create drawings and paper models of a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’. Several works were then selected by a panel of judges and transformed into digitally embroidered designs by Tajima Embroidery Machines Limited\, resulting in this one-of-a-kind project that brings together art\, industry and community. \nTechnical Sponsor: Tajima Embroidery Machines Limited\nCommunity Partner: We R Family Foundation\nWith special thanks to Sudo Reiko and Ikko Yokoyama \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/factory-of-tomorrow-community-embroidery-curtains
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Highlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20220727T045459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T031432Z
UID:35117-1709164800-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover hidden stories and knowledge about CHAT’s exhibitions and collections through guided experiences! Led by trained docents\, our Regular Tour is  available by walk-in or group booking. Private group tours can also be extended to include a making workshop. Find the one that suits you best and make your visit truly memorable! \n1.  Walk-In Guided Tour  \nThis free 45-minute guided tour of our permanent and seasonal exhibitions will take you through the rich history and heritage of Hong Kong’s textile industry as well as the stories behind the contemporary art on display. No booking is required; simply arrive at CHAT Reception 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Places are provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please refer to the schedule below: \nEvery Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday and Public Holiday: 2:30pm\,  5:30pm \n2. Group Guided Tour \nBook a 45-minute guided tour for your group and delve into CHAT’s exhibitions with our docents. Tours can be customised to focus on specific exhibitions\, displays or themes. You can also extend the session to include a making workshop! \nTo reserve a tour\, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: \n\n\n\n\nSchools\, Non-Profit Organisations and Charitable Organisations* \n\n\nPrivate Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\n*Organisations exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance \nIf you are visiting as a group of 20 people or more but do not require a guided tour\, please still inform us in advance to make the appropriate arrangements. Please email enquiry@mill6chat.org 30 days prior to your visit. \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/guided-experiences-at-chat/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20440901
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20230516T052551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T025058Z
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SUMMARY:Cherry Machine Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Let’s witness Hong Kong’s only operating industrial drawing frame in action at CHAT!  \nLeung Fung Yee (Auntie Yee) worked as an experienced machine operator who operated spinning machines at different cotton mills\, including Nan Fung Textile\, from 1980s to 1990s. She is now retired but she comes to CHAT to make the ‘Cherry’ drawing frame come alive again! Performing one of the essential processes in the spinning production\, this drawing frame is donated by the last cotton-spinning mill in Hong Kong\, Tai Hing Cotton Mills Ltd. The demonstration is free and open to the public at The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery. \nCome and learn about what the huge machine can do and have a chat with Auntie Yee!              \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/cherry-machine-demonstration-3/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Demonstration,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20360418
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20240417T023120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T050218Z
UID:41776-1713312000-2092089599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Become a CHAT member 
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/become-a-chat-member/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Highlights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20240725T060246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T060246Z
UID:42108-1721865600-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Research Grant
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/research_grant_highlight
CATEGORIES:Homepage Highlights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20241121T074253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T032250Z
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SUMMARY:Pixel to Stitch: Knit Computer Sleeve Workshop
DESCRIPTION:$850｜RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nTurn your unique creation into a computer sleeve with the colourful pixels of the Illumin-Loom. \nIn this exciting one-hour workshop\, you will explore essential graphic design principles that will help bring your ideas to life! Then\, you will get to customise your computer sleeve\, including personal lettering and yarn selection\, all under the expert guidance of CHAT’s talented textile programme team. To ensure optimal learning results\, each session accommodates only one participant to realise one design. However\, as the primary registrant\, you may choose to bring friends and family along to support you in the process. \nThe workshop culminates in placing your very own production order\, turning your vision into reality. Don’t miss this opportunity to express yourself and create something amazing! \nRemarks:\n– Dimensions: Each laptop sleeve measures 270 x 320mm (± 20mm) and made to fit a 13-inch Macbook\n– Production: Your computer sleeve will be ready for collection or shipping within two to three weeks after the workshop; you will be contacted for further arrangements\n– Fee: the HK$850 registration fee covers the workshop and the production cost of one laptop sleeve only\n– RSVP: Registration closes 2 days before the event; waitlisted participants will be contacted for further arrangements\n– Language: English and Cantonese\n– Age: Participants under the age of 12 must be dropped off and picked up by a legal guardian \n  \n \n▲Front of the laptop sleeve\, opened \n \n▲Back of the laptop sleeve\, opened \n \n▲Back of the laptop sleeve\, fastened \n \n▲Surface texture of the laptop sleeve \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/pixel-to-stitch-knit-computer-sleeve-workshop
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Highlight,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290721
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20241126T041654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T061024Z
UID:42960-1732579200-1879286399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Curator-led Private Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our intimate and interactive tour of exhibitions on view led by curators. Conducted in groups\, these tours are the best way to ask questions about the ideas and concepts behind the exhibition and share your thoughts with the curators in a friendly atmosphere. Topic subjects to the exhibitions on view. \nTo reserve a tour\, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: \n\n\n\n\n$50 per head for University and Tertiary level institution \n\n\n$150 per head for Private Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\nThis private tour can accommodate a minimum of 6 and maximum of 30 participants; children count as participants. \nLanguage : English\, Cantonese or Mandarin \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/curator-led-private-tour
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20990414
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20241213T085516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T084537Z
UID:43087-1734048000-4079807999@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Bloomberg Connects
DESCRIPTION:The Bloomberg Connects app is a free digital guide to cultural organizations around the world that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices\, anytime\, anywhere. The app offers information about current exhibitions at a portfolio of hundreds of participating cultural partners through dynamic content tailored to each organization. Participating collections currently include botanical gardens\, performance venues\, outdoor sculpture parks\, and world-class museums. Features include expert commentary\, video highlights\, pinch-and-zoom capability and exhibition maps. The app can be downloaded for free via Google Play or the App Store. \n\nDownload\n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/bloomberg-connects
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Exhibition,Highlight,Homepage Highlights,Others
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20250116T093321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T085751Z
UID:43271-1736985600-1752451199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Lining Revealed – A Journey Through Folk Wisdom and Contemporary Vision
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \n\nFrom beadwork to embroidery\, straw weaving to paper craft\, patchwork quilts of nomadic tribes to silkscreen prints of agrarian island communities\, handicraft techniques and everyday objects inherited through time immemorial have often been sources of inspiration and materials for contemporary artists. Both folk craft and contemporary art originate from humanity’s innate desires for creation\, expression\, exchange and identity\, and are vessels for conveying emotion and reason. \nLining Revealed examines the interactions between folk craft and contemporary art by juxtaposing artworks\, handicrafts and archival documents. Through the critical lens and creative manifestations of contemporary art\, it reveals the historical\, social and cultural significance embodied in folk craft and the role craft plays in reinvigorating contemporary vision. The exhibition also speaks to the importance of contemporary art in the continuity of cultural heritage\, such as challenging the over-celebration of the handmade and encouraging us to look beyond the value frameworks and ideologies of modern society to uncover the deeper content and meaning of folk craft. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/lining-revealed-a-journey-through-folk-wisdom-and-contemporary-vision
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20250117T044903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T071231Z
UID:43287-1736985600-1747612799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Special Display: CHAT at The Mills - Weaving the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Weaving the Ocean began with the idea of replacing vanishing natural materials with new\, commonly available ‘natural’ materials. Ari Bayuaji discovered an abundance of plastic ropes tangled in the roots of trees on the coast of Bali. These ropes\, appearing as an organic part of the trees\, inspired him to repurpose them as weaving material. \nIn early 2020\, during the pandemic\, Bayuaji recruited two local assistants to help unravel and clean the harvested plastic ropes\, turning them into fine\, colourful threads. He then wove the threads into abstract artworks at a small traditional Balinese weaving workshop that was already economically vulnerable before the pandemic. The project has since expanded to include over 15 collaborators\, not only supporting those affected by the pandemic but also educating people in Bali and beyond about environmental sustainability. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/special-display-chat-at-the-mills-weaving-the-ocean
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20250124T040525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T092048Z
UID:43365-1736985600-1747526399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Glossy Indigo Fabric of Dong: Band Weaving Experience
DESCRIPTION:$450 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nLearn about the textile culture of the Dong ethnic group in China and weave your own phone strap using their traditional techniques. \nPatterned bands have been part of every aspect of Dong women’s lives – from mothers weaving baby wraps and shoulder straps for their children to villagers gathering to make luck-bringing bracelets for the young. These bands feature intricate designs like plum blossoms and snake bones or simpler ones such as stripes and fish bones\, all carrying the well wishes and affection of the weaver. Weaving is more than a tradition passed down through generations; it is an everyday language of expression. \nIn this workshop\, veteran textile expert and researcher Xing Zhen will lead participants to learn the fundamental principles of band weaving. You will turn your body into a ‘loom’ and use traditional Dong weaving techniques to design and craft beautiful patterns\, bringing home a one-of-a-kind phone strap in the end. Join us and experience first-hand the charm of Dong culture and craftsmanship! \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Suitable for participants aged 16 or above. \nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided \nDress code: Please wear comfortable clothing (pants are recommended) \nLanguage: Mandarin and Cantonese with simple English interpretation \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/glossy-indigo-fabric-of-dong-band-weaving-experience
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20250117T063051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T035326Z
UID:43300-1737072000-1771804799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Busy Needles: Textile Embellishments of Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \nEmbroidery\, beading\, drawnwork – these intricate tasks were once skilfully carried out by many of our older generations. Upon closer look\, they also illustrate the defining qualities of commercial craft production and circulation in 20th-century Hong Kong\, such as systematisation of skilled work\, female labour and leadership\, adaptation for export markets\, and alienation between makers and consumers. \nBusy Needles examines embroidery materials from Maryknoll Convent School Foundation\, drawnwork from Swatow that circulated through Hong Kong\, beadwork and its cottage industry\, traditional kwan kwa marriage gowns and more\, at the same time encouraging alternative and personal views of craft in Hong Kong. \nMain exhibits courtesy (In alphabetical order by surname): Tarlan Amigh (@tarlandotco)\, Vincent Auyeung (@rtftdongpohk)\, Lucky Embroidery\, Maryknoll Convent School Foundation Limited\, Nam Yang Kee (@namyangkee.hk)\, Ply-Knits\, Shou Xiu Jia\, Carolyn and Kenneth Yim\n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/busy-needles-textile-embellishments-of-hong-kong
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260522T171613
CREATED:20250117T073153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T041756Z
UID:43308-1737072000-1752451199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Artefacts of Motif
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \nThe dragon has taken countless forms through the centuries: in ancient China\, it was reserved for religious or imperial use; today\, it is a symbol of prosperity widely applied in everyday life and on special occasions. Through the dragon\, this display of CHAT Collection objects questions and attempts to answer how traditional motifs are sustained and reinterpreted\, how they gain character\, and how the success of their contemporary interpretations is measured. The display also aims to create dialogue with the seasonal exhibition by expanding on understandings of traditional motifs often featured in folk craft. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/artefacts-of-motif
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250228T100831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T104346Z
UID:43652-1740700800-1752278399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:CHAT Two-Day Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:$960 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nReady for some fun creating with nature? \nIn this two-day summer camp\, children will draw inspiration from CHAT’s exhibition and create their personal textile pieces using natural and upcycled materials. When bringing their ideas to life\, our little artists will also develop creative thinking skills and learn to care for the environment. \nDay 1: Nature Discovery \nParticipants will learn about the plants growing at the rooftop farm of The Mills (The Deck) and how they can be made into natural colours and dyes. \n– Rooftop farm tour and foraging for leaves \n– Leaf pounding activity \n– Natural dyeing activity at CHAT Studio \n*Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a 35 x 35 cm handkerchief to make their own nature-inspired textile piece. \nDay 2: Upcycling and Sewing \nAt CHAT Lab\, participants will use various textile materials and tools to create their own textile artworks with upcycled materials. \n– Textile collage making with colourful fabrics\, buttons\, trims and embellishments \n– Sewing the collage onto a wearable accessory (e.g. small tote bag) \n*Parents can drop off and pick up their children at CHAT Reception. \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Suitable for\, but not limited to\, ages 6 to 10 \nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided \nLanguage: English with simple Cantonese and Mandarin interpretation \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/chat-two-day-summer-camp
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250401T052006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030609Z
UID:43849-1743465600-1774828799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Accessibility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission｜Walk-in \nJoin us for a guided tour like no other\, where our dynamic duo of Deaf and hearing docents brings to life the rich textile heritage of Hong Kong!  \nOur knowledgeable and witty docents will re-enact the experiences of three remarkable makers\, explore the artistry of textile embellishment and uncover the hidden stories of industrial cotton spinning through performative show-and-tells. In this interactive tour delivered in both Cantonese and Hong Kong Sign Language\, you will also learn to sign basic textile-related phrases\, touch various artefacts and immerse yourself in the history of the heyday of Hong Kong’s manufacturing. \nThe 45-minute journey is designed with accessibility in mind and welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. This programme has received the ICOM-CECA Best Practice Award 2025\, which recognises exceptional museum education programmes globally. \nGroup bookings are welcomed. Please submit the online booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit. \n\n\n\n\nSchools\, Non-Profit Organisations and Charitable Organisations* \n\n\nPrivate Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\n*Organisations exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/accessibility-tour-2
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Highlight,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250417T042356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T040417Z
UID:43906-1744848000-1751759999@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour
DESCRIPTION:$50 | RSVP \nLining Revealed – A Journey Through Folk Wisdom and Contemporary Vision features 13 artists across Asia\, showcasing a diverse range of folk crafts alongside works of contemporary art. It encourages a thoughtful dialogue on the historical\, social and cultural contexts of folk craft between the past\, present and future. \nJoin an in-depth exhibition tour led by the curator of the exhibition Wang Weiwei. It will be a great opportunity to ask questions about the ideas and concepts behind the exhibition and share your thoughts with the curator in a friendly setting. \nLanguage: English and Mandarin \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/lining-revealed-curator-led-tour
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250429T080452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T041917Z
UID:43927-1745884800-1749340799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Thread Goes Where Pencil Falls Short – Narrative Embroidery with Eva Volfová
DESCRIPTION:Free | RSVP \nCome and explore the endless storytelling possibilities of embroidery! In this playful workshop\, you will discover that thread and needle can be even more expressive than pencil. \nCzech artist and illustrator Eva Volfová will join us online and take us through the narrative power of embroidery. You will make use of a fabric printed with the artist’s illustration and craft your own tale with thread and needle – whether by designing the most colourful and extravagant hairstyle\, dressing up the characters\, feeding the crocodile\, or adding yourself and your loved ones into the story. At the end of the workshop\, you can take home a record of your unique adventure in the form of a tote bag\, sharing the imaginative journey with family and friends! \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Suitable for participants aged 10 or above. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided \nLanguage: English and Cantonese \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/thread-goes-where-pencil-falls-short-narrative-embroidery-with-eva-volfova
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250430T101712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T033942Z
UID:43986-1745971200-1751846399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Masterclass Series: Golden Line of Luck – Korean Shamanic Straw Rope Workshop
DESCRIPTION:$380 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nExplore the Korean tradition of straw weaving and make your own shamanic rope of fortune under the guidance of an expert from Seoul! \nIn traditional Korean culture\, the straw rope is more than mere decoration – it is believed to ward off negativity and purify its surroundings. Serving as a golden line or boundary\, it is hung to mark sacred spaces and protect them from evil during important events\, such as childbirth and village rituals. It also adorns soy sauce jars to wish for good flavour and prevent contamination. When a baby is born\, the family would hang straw ropes tied with hanji (traditional Korean paper)\, pine needles\, chilli peppers and charcoal at home\, with each item carrying profound symbolic meanings. \nIn this workshop\, Lee Jung-a\, Curator of the Korean Museum of Straw and Life\, and Wang Weiwei\, Curator of CHAT\, will introduce you to the precious Korean straw weaving collections at CHAT’s spring exhibition. You will then learn to make a traditional shamanic straw rope with objects of your choice\, bringing good fortune and protection to you and your loved ones. \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Suitable for participants aged 10 or above. \nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided\, including straw grown in Hong Kong. Participants may bring along small meaningful objects (5–12 cm in length and up to 4 cm in thickness) to add to the rope. \nDress code: Please wear comfortable clothing (pants are recommended) \nLanguage: Korean with English and Cantonese interpretation \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/masterclass-series-golden-line-of-luck-korean-shamanic-straw-rope-workshop
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250506T072931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T033046Z
UID:43996-1746489600-1750550399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:High Socialist Toile: Between Industry and Craft in the People’s Republic of China\, 1950–1990
DESCRIPTION:Free | RSVP \nHow does textile ornamentation participate in the creation of new political economics and social relations? \nWang Weiwei\, curator of Lining Revealed – A Journey Through Folk Wisdom and Contemporary Vision\, will guide you through the tubu (homespun fabric) exhibits in CHAT’s exhibition\, courtesy of veteran weaver and fabric collector He Yongdi. In the talk that follows\, Dr Angie C. Baecker will explore the history of industrial fabric design in the People’s Republic of China\, in which cotton manufactured during the Maoist era combined decorative function with political iconography to create inventive patterns of ‘high socialist toile’. She will cast light on the experimentalism of textile design\, as well as the intriguing connections between industry and handicraft. The talk will end with a Q&A session. \nLanguage: English \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/high-socialist-toile-between-industry-and-craft-in-the-peoples-republic-of-china
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Talk,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250506T080712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T083755Z
UID:44020-1746489600-1754783999@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Breezy Summer Knits: Create Your Own Sleeveless Top
DESCRIPTION:$800 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nWho says knitwear is just for the winter? \nJoin us and create a lightweight\, striped sleeveless top perfect for the summer months! Guided by Dr Julia Wilmott\, an educator and designer of knitted textiles\, this workshop will use high-quality dead-stock yarns and a flatbed knitting machine\, on which basic techniques will be taught and practised. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills\, this unique experience is for you. \nParticipants will be asked to provide basic body measurements prior to the workshop for a perfect fit and instruction preparation. \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Suitable for participants aged 12 and above. \nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided\nLanguage: English with informal Cantonese interpretation \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/breezy-summer-knits-create-your-own-sleeveless-top
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260522T171614
CREATED:20250506T084551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T094313Z
UID:44031-1746489600-1759363199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour: Hong Kong’s Textile Heritage
DESCRIPTION:$50 | RSVP \nJoin us for a curator-led tour of Busy Needles: Textile Embellishments of Hong Kong\, a special display exploring the defining characteristics of the city’s commercial craft through beading\, embroidery and drawnwork. \nBruce Li\, curator of the special display\, will share stories related to the precious items on view and insights into the behind-the-scenes curation process. Through light-hearted dialogue and direct engagement\, the guided experience encourages participants to formulate alternative and personal views of craft in Hong Kong. \nThis session will be hosted in English. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/curator-led-tour-hong-kongs-textile-heritage
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Tours
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