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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 displaysat The D. H. […]
Find out more »30-Minute Making
Enjoy a walk-in making activity and bring home a unique work of textile design, including woven heat-shrink keychains, wax print pouches and Illumin-Loom heat-transfer tote bags, all inspired by Hong Kong's textile industrial heritage. Interested participants are encouraged to call 3979 2301 on the day to confirm availability. Date & Time: Weekdays 3:00-5:00pm Weekends and Public Holidays 2:00-6:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) 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
Find out more »Learning Tour on Sustainability
Sustainability is an important global topic across different disciplines. How should we Hongkongers and the textile industry take action together? From machines and archival documents of our industrial past, to valuable denim items from the CHAT Collection, to the most innovative technology and inventions in textile industry nowadays, participants will learn about the relationship between Hong Kong’s textile development and the environment. CHAT’s Learning Tour on Sustainability runs for an hour, suitable for students from Primary 4 to university level […]
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 […]
Find out more »CHAT Reads
Interested to explore more about the artworks and artists on view in the current exhibition? Step into CHAT Reads to pick up a publication, sit down and develop new understandings of textile and art. This reading shelves presents a non-circulating library of publications with varying levels, relating artists and artworks with one another and with topics beyond the gallery space. Publications are thoughtfully chosen to reflect an array of media, languages, regions and perspectives. All are welcome to enjoy reading […]
Find out more »Accessibility Tour
Free Admission｜Walk-in Learn more about latest Accessibility Tour Embark on a multisensory journey through The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery at CHAT, where fond memories and experiences are warmly shared! Jointly led by a duo of deaf and hearing docents, the Accessibility Tour is a unique museum experience that celebrates diversity and inclusion. In this interactive tour, you will explore fascinating stories of Hong Kong’s industrial past, the meticulous processes of cotton spinning and the lived experiences of former textile […]
Find out more »ANTEPRIMA x CHAT Contemporary Textile Art Prize 2024 – A Conversation Between Jurors and Finalists
Free | RSVP Why do textiles matter in contemporary art? Against the backdrop of increasing interest in this medium, the jurors and finalists of ANTEPRIMA x CHAT Contemporary Textile Art Prize discuss textile materials, techniques, methodologies and concepts in relation to history, politics and community, especially in the context of Asian contemporary art. Session 1 Time: 2:30-3:30pm Artists: Cian Dayrit, Hu Yinping, Gözde İlkin, Yee I-Lann with S. Narty Raitom and Roziah Binti Jalalid Jurors: Judith Greer, Lesley Ma Moderator: Takahashi […]
Find out more »CHAT Textile Fun Winter Camp
$980｜RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons Let’s get creative and have fun upcycling! In this two-day winter camp, little ones can be as arty as they like while learning about sustainable living in a series of hands-on activities. They will draw inspiration from CHAT’s exhibition and transform upcycled materials into their own masterpieces. Not only will children give shape to their ideas through art, but they will also develop their creative thinking skills and environmental awareness. […]
Find out more »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 »Seed to Textile Artist-Led Tour and Conversation
Deposit $50 | RSVP Visitants to Lunar Factory summarises Guangzhou-based artist collective BOLOHO’s activity over their residency at CHAT’s community programme Seed to Textile in 2024. Join us for an inspiring afternoon at CHAT! BOLOHO will first take you on an exhibition tour and introduce you to the outcomes of their collaborative efforts in the past six months. The artist collective and their collaborators from Hong Kong Design Institute and Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden will then share their unique […]
Find out more »CHAT with Accessibility Docents: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
Free｜RSVP Let’s celebrate the people who are working to make our society more equal! CHAT’s Accessibility Docent Training Programme I is the first scheme in Hong Kong to simultaneously train hearing, hard-of-hearing and Deaf individuals to lead museum experiences together as docents. Join us as we revisit the exciting journey through the curation, development, design and implementation of the pilot programme at CHAT in 2024, highlighting the collaborative efforts of stakeholders from different backgrounds. Two practising hearing and Deaf accessibility […]
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