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Welcome to the Spinning Factory!
Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. The 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, […]
Find out more »Untitled by Kato Izumi
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 […]
Find out more »Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation
‘Made in Hong Kong’ is a distinguishing emblem of quality and history that has carried different meanings over the generations past. In 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 […]
Find out more »30-Minute Making
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. *All activities are subject to availability. For enquiries, please call 3979 2301 or speak with our staff on the day. Date & Time: Weekends and Public Holidays 1:00-7:00pm Experience Level: Suitable for all ages Fee: From HK$40 to HK$200/set
Find out more »Hand Spinning Demonstration
In this demonstration, visitors can observe how cotton fibre is spun into yarn. The demonstration welcomes all for viewing and questions! Date & Time: Weekdays 3:00-5:30pm Weekends and Public Holidays 1:00-4:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) Fee: Free Faces of Textile Culture Wanted! We 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 […]
Find out more »Learning Tour on Sustainability
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? In 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. Tour content includes: - Rethinking your wardrobe: […]
Find out more »Interactive Experience : Illumin-Loom
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 […]
Find out more »‘Factory of Tomorrow’ Community Embroidery Curtains
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. Over 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 […]
Find out more »Guided Tour
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! 1. Walk-In Guided Tour This 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 […]
Find out more »Cherry Machine Demonstration
Let’s witness Hong Kong’s only operating industrial drawing frame in action at CHAT! Leung 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 […]
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Pixel to Stitch: Knit Computer Sleeve Workshop
$850｜RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Turn your unique creation into a computer sleeve with the colourful pixels of the Illumin-Loom. In 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 […]
Find out more »Curator-led Private Tour
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. To reserve a tour, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: $50 per head for University and Tertiary level institution $150 per head for […]
Find out more »Bloomberg Connects
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. […]
Find out more »Busy Needles: Textile Embellishments of Hong Kong
Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. Embroidery, 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. Busy Needles […]
Find out more »Accessibility Tour
Free Admission｜Walk-in Join 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! Our 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 […]
Find out more »Gulnur Mukazhanova: Dowry of the Soul
Gulnur Mukazhanova is a Kazakh contemporary artist who combines Central Asian felt with other media to examine the interaction between ancient textile culture and contemporary issues. This solo exhibition showcases diverse creations from across her career, including felt paintings, felt sculptures, patchwork installations, photography and video. Felt making is a laborious process that demands both physical strength and mental focus – wool fibres are repeatedly squeezed, kneaded and pounded into a densely matted textile. Mukazhanova blends traditional techniques with bold […]
Find out more »Artefacts of Intimacy
This display presents artefacts and oral accounts of the once intimate relationship between women and textiles in Hong Kong. Memories and emotions, both individual and collective, are interwoven to highlight the voices of women who quietly but significantly propelled the city’s industrial development. We invite you to reflect upon and find inspiration from a bygone era where making was part of everyday life.
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Holiday Winter Camp
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Let your young ones make their own festive accessories and outshine everyone in the holiday season! In this two-day winter camp, junior creatives will not only turn plants into art supplies, but also learn sewing, patchworking and felting techniques to make a scarf from textile waste. While exercising their imagination, they will discover about sustainable living and the wonders of nature. Day 1: Making Colours out of Flowers […]
Find out more »Ode to Central Asia: Immersive Dance Performance
$340 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Come along for an after-hours journey into the poetic world of Central Asian culture! The event will start with a tour of the art exhibition Gulnur Mukazhanova: Dowry of the Soul, led by curator Wang Weiwei. You will be greeted by traditional Central Asian music wafting through the gallery, where dance artists Pasha Umer and Celine Laurelle Tang will perform a Kazakh folk dance amid a labyrinth of […]
Find out more »Weaving Shadows and Light: Curator-Led Tour and Contemporary Dance Encounter with Alice Ma
$340 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. What happens when stories from Central Asia meet contemporary dance in Hong Kong? In one special evening, dance artist Alice Ma will transform CHAT’s gallery into a living stage. After a curator-led tour of Kazakh artist Gulnur Mukazhanova’s solo exhibition, Dowry of the Soul, Ma will bring you into a labyrinth of 84 felt paintings through improvisation. From texture and colour to movement and gesture, the artworks and […]
Find out more »Felting Workshop: ‘Little Ones’ Cheongsam for Dolls
$380 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. The history of the reknown Cheongsam spans generations. Adorned with classic side slits and delicate Pankou knots, the traditional and elegant textile product is Hong Kong's intangible heritage. Have you ever encountered a Cheongsam crafted from felt? If you love Hong Kong culture and enjoy exloring new things, join artist Debbie Leung for an experience that blends tradition with innovation! In this three-hour workshop, you will learn the […]
Find out more »Family Felting Workshop: ‘Little Ones’ Cheongsam for Dolls
$380 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with creativity and togetherness with your little one! In this three-hour family workshop, parents and children will explore the cultural charm of the Cheongsam in Hong Kong while learning basic felting techniques under the guidance of artist Debbie Leung. Working from scratch, each pair will design and craft a unique felt Cheongsam for a charming doll to take home. Join us to enjoy […]
Find out more »CHAT at The Mills: Seed to Textile 2025 – Woven Campus
In Seed to Textile 2025, Hong Kong artist Sara Tse drew inspiration from her now-demolished alma mater, Kwai Chung Public School, and led a series of co-creative activities. With the public, she explored how nature and textiles weave into people’s memories, unravelling and reweaving communal experiences. Tse and ‘Seeders’ – comprising cross-generational alumni and openly recruited art enthusiasts – cultivated plants common in Hong Kong and used them to dye fabric and yarn. The naturally dyed materials, along with archival […]
Find out more »Curator-Led Tour: Hong Kong’s Textile Heritage
$50 | RSVP Join 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. Bruce 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. […]
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