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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260405T134056
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:20260405T134056
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:20260405T134056
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:20260405T134056
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:20260405T134056
CREATED:20230516T050806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T062316Z
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 \nFaces of Textile Culture Wanted! \nWe are now openly recruiting ‘Faces of Textile Culture’ (FTC). FTCs will introduce textile culture to CHAT’s visitors starting from April 2026 by leading various activities\, such as hand spinning demonstrations and ‘30-Minute Making’ sessions. We invite interested individuals to join us in promoting the history and culture of Hong Kong’s textile industry\, all while sharing the creative joy of textile art. \nClick here to learn more \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:20260405T134056
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:20260405T134056
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260405T134056
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:20260405T134056
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20440901
DTSTAMP:20260405T134056
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:20260405T134057
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:20260405T134057
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:20260405T134057
CREATED:20241121T074253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T072341Z
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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:20260405T134057
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:20260405T134057
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:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
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:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250605T035703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T070429Z
UID:44143-1749081600-1754697599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:CHAT Two-Day Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:$960 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nKeen to dabble in making clothes – with nature? \nIn this two-day summer camp\, young creatives will draft\, cut and sew their very own T-shirts at CHAT Lab. They will also discover the wonders of our rooftop farm at The Mills and learn how to make beautiful natural pigments and dyes from plants. \nDay 1: Design\, Cut and Sew\nAt CHAT Lab\, participants will learn to create a unique jersey top from a basic T-shirt pattern.\n– Drafting a paper pattern \n– Cutting fabric\n– Sewing with an overlock sewing machine\n*Each participant will receive jersey fabric to make one T-shirt. \nDay 2: Dye and Customise\nParticipants will learn about the plants growing at the rooftop farm of The Mills (The Deck) and how to turn them into vibrant natural colours and dyes. We will then head to CHAT Studio to dye the T-shirts created on Day 1.\n– Rooftop farm tour and foraging for leaves \n– Leaf pounding activity\n– Dyeing the T-shirt from Day 1 at CHAT Studio\n– Making a textile badge with leaf-pounded fabric to customise the T-shirt \n*Parents can drop off and pick up their children at CHAT Reception.\nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Recommended for ages 8 and up.\nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided\nLanguage: English with informal Cantonese and Mandarin interpretation \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/aug-chat-two-day-summer-camp
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250702T081650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T071141Z
UID:44236-1751414400-1764547199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Open Call for Objects and Stories: Childhood and Textiles
DESCRIPTION:CHAT is preparing a special display on the themes of textiles and childhood and invites you to contribute visual materials and stories! The display is planned for one year from March 2026 onwards in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery at CHAT on 2/F of The Mills. \nWe are gathering objects and stories dated between the 1940s to 2000s\, such as: \n\nClothing: children’s wear\, school uniforms\, plimsolls\, tiger-head shoes\, embroidered shoes\, etc.\nFabric Toys: fabric dolls\, jumping sacks\, etc.\nHand-me-Downs: quilts\, baby carriers\, etc.\nHistorical Photographs and Anecdotes: photographs and stories documenting the use and memories of the textiles listed above\n\nLoan and Return:\nLoan arrangements are agreed on by both parties and documented in detail. All loaned items will be carefully kept and returned after the exhibition concludes. \nHow to Participate:\nPlease fill out this brief online form\, where you can provide basic information about the proposed materials. We will review all entries and contact you if your materials are found suitable for display. To ensure the safety of your materials\, please do not send or deliver items to CHAT before you receive our confirmation. \nDeadline:\n30 November 2025 (Sunday) \nJoin us in celebrating the intersection of textile culture and childhood while creating a vibrant narrative that reflects our community’s shared experiences! \nThank you for your contribution! \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/open-call-for-objects-and-stories-childhood-and-textiles
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Others,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250707T034510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T090214Z
UID:44262-1751846400-1761523199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Tidal Weavers: Islands Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \n\nWhether ocean\, strait or stream\, water is not merely a connector of lands\, but a living presence that moves with memory and labour\, carrying traces of migrations\, trade\, rituals and kinship. Similarly\, textile is not only a cultural artefact\, but also a mobile\, tactile archive threaded with the everyday\, the sacred and the collective. \nTidal Weavers unfolds as a process and generative space of shared memory and interwoven knowledge. Central to it is an artist exchange between grassroots organisations across South China Sea to cultivate mutual learning and long-term collaboration. Artists\, weavers\, researchers and community members dwell and work together in immersive settings. Through conversations\, shared meals\, daily routines and collaborative making\, friendships grow and shape the artworks as much as the materials themselves. \nThe project offers an ecology of stories\, motifs and rhythms that respond to the specificity of place and the generosity of human encounter\, emphasising slowness\, listening and reciprocity as strategies of artistic and social engagement. It honours people\, water\, land and textile alike – as carriers of life\, of memory\, and of the deep ties that bind people across distance. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/tidal-weavers-islands-exchange
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250709T022908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T063004Z
UID:44299-1752019200-1761523199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Seed to Textile 2025:Sara Tse Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \nSince 2019\, CHAT’s flagship community programme Seed to Textile has been acquainting artists and the public with the connections between nature\, textiles and art\, offering hands-on experiences ranging from farming to gallery practice. This year\, we have invited Hong Kong artist Sara Tse to explore how nature and textiles weave into people’s memories and\, during the process\, unravel and reweave communal experiences by collecting oral histories and co-creating with the public. \nSince 2015\, Tse has been researching and documenting the history of Kwai Chung Public School. Perched atop a hill and nestled in nature on Castle Peak Road in Kwai Chung since 1952\, it was once a cradle of memories for numerous alumni who call Tsuen Wan home. Based on her now-demolished alma mater\, Tse led ‘Seeders’ – comprising fellow alumni across generations and members of the public – to revive the botanical heritage precious to them. At the rooftop farm of The Mills and a village school farm\, they planted common Hong Kong species that had thrived at the school. These plants\, native to some regions and invasive elsewhere\, are powerful testaments to personal and collective memories\, embodying distinct meanings and identities. Tse and Seeders produced natural dyes and fibres from the harvest for collaborative workshops with public participants\, including ceramic making\, textile dyeing\, cyanotype photography and branch weaving. This effort has manifested the enduring link between humanity and nature\, embedded in our collective experience and passed down through generations. \nCollaborators and Planting Partners:\nPak Heung Central Primary School\nCreative and Professional Writing Programme\, Hong Kong Baptist University\nKadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden\nSustainable Ecological Ethical Development Foundation \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/seed-to-textile-2025-sara-tses-open-studio
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250709T042036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T090913Z
UID:44338-1752019200-1761523199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Artefacts of Circulation
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \nIn the industrial era of Hong Kong\, textile products ranging from cones of yarn to finely knitted shirts were sold widely within the city and abroad to manufacturers\, wholesalers and individual consumers. Accompanying these Hong Kong products were boxes and labels printed or woven with iconic designs\, each shaped by unique aesthetic\, linguistic and economic circumstances. They are evidence of the city’s industrial development and circulation. \nThrough textile packaging and ads\, this display visualises Hong Kong’s relationship with domestic and international markets from the post-war period to the 1980s\, while exploring the themes of exchange and visual culture. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/artefacts-of-circulation
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250709T050328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T044441Z
UID:44353-1752019200-1754265599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Micro-noises: Sound Generator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:$450 | RSVP \nPsst! Have you ever noticed that everything in the world has a voice? Whether it’s as silent as a stone or as vibrant as a grass—everything around us can produce sound\, even the most ordinary things. \nLed by the art group Prewangan Studio\, you’ll have the chance to use a household object combined with electronic components to create a simple sound synthesiser. This experience lets you feel the pulse of your surroundings. So let’s take off our headphones and listen to the beautiful resonance between you and the art of science. \nExperience level: Open to ages 12 or above. No prior experience is needed. \nMaterials: Please bring a personal object to transform into the synthesiser. The object cannot be conductive to electricity and should be larger than 12 x 12 cm. All other tools and materials will be provided. \nLanguage: English and Cantonese \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/micro-noises-sound-generator-workshop
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250709T061510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T082724Z
UID:44356-1752019200-1754179199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Artist & Curator Sharing of Tidal Weavers: Islands Exchange
DESCRIPTION:$50 | RSVP \nTidal Weavers: Islands Exchange brings together numerous grassroots art and cultural organisations across South China Sea. This exhibition showcases the works from artist residency programs\, creating an ecosystem of stories\, images\, and rhythms that celebrate beautiful encounters across cultures. \nThe event will be split into two parts: a guided tour and a sharing session. Through interactions with curators and artists\, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the exhibition. Feel free to ask questions about the ideas and concepts presented and engage in friendly discussions with us! \nLanguage: English \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/artist-and-curator-sharing-of-tidal-weavers-islands-exchange
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Talk,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260405T134057
CREATED:20250709T073151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T053200Z
UID:44384-1752019200-1755993599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Hong Kong Branch Weaving Workshop 
DESCRIPTION:Deposit $50 | RSVP \nIn Seed to Textile 2025\, Hong Kong artist Sara Tse takes us on a journey to rediscover memories and stories through the embrace of nature\, exploring the intricate connections between botanical and human heritage. \nIn this artist-led workshop\, you will weave together fabrics printed with vintage cyanotype images of Hong Kong and local tree branches using local fibres and naturally dyed yarn. Your work will become a part of Tse’s large-scale installation\, which will be featured in a performative showcase in January next year. Let your creativity flow and co-create a meaningful textile art piece with us! \nThe deposit will be refunded in full upon attendance. \n  \nLanguage: Cantonese \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Suitable for participants aged 12 and above. \nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided. \nThe artworks will be returned to the participants after the showcase. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/hong-kong-branch-weaving-workshop
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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