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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 »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 »Glossy Indigo Fabric of Dong: Band Weaving Experience
$450 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Learn about the textile culture of the Dong ethnic group in China and weave your own phone strap using their traditional techniques. Patterned 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 […]
Find out more »Revisiting Handicraft: Kwan Kwa Marriage Gown as Case Study
Deposit $50 | RSVP Is the past always better? In a society obsessed with nostalgia, how can handicraft validate, criticise or rebut the popular idea? Timmy Wong is a master tailor of kwan kwa, a type of traditional two-piece Chinese bridal costume. He inherited ‘Lucky Embroidery’ from his father in 1977, which now stands as the only workshop still producing kwan kwa embroidery in Hong Kong. Here, Wong will explain the techniques involved in making the wedding costume, showcase exceptional […]
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Spring Camp
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Let’s have fun creating with nature! Designed to inspire children as they learn about sustainable living, this two-day textile camp includes foraging for natural materials and making a unique upcycled textile piece with plant dyes. Our young creatives will develop handicraft skills while discovering about the environment that surrounds us! Day 1: Foraging for Inspiration Participants will learn about the plants growing at the rooftop farm of The […]
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Summer Camp
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Ready for some fun creating with nature? In 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. Day 1: Nature Discovery Participants will learn about the plants growing at the rooftop farm of […]
Find out more »March Art Week Highlights 2025
CHAT at Art Basel 2025 Date: 26-30.03.2025 CHAT booth location: HKCEC, Art Basel Hong Kong Booth | Outside Hall 1B TALK Conversation and Publication Launch with BOLOHO Join a conversation with Guangzhou-based artist collective BOLOHO as they reflect on their co-creative journey in the community programme Seed to Textile as CHAT’s 2024 artist-in-residence and introduce their new publication. Date: 27.03.2025 Time: 2:00-3:00pm Venue: CHAT Booth Language: Cantonese and Mandarin with simple English interpretation Exchange Circle - Tradition in Transition: […]
Find out more »Art March Shuttle Bus Service 2025
Coming to CHAT will be even easier during Art Month! From 28 to 30 March, free shuttle buses will run between Art Basel Hong Kong and CHAT, and between Airside and CHAT. Passengers of the two routes arriving at CHAT will receive a set of CHAT’s limited-edition postcards. A ticket will be distributed upon your arrival at The Mills, which you can redeem at CHAT Reception on 2/F to collect the postcards. From 28 to 30 March, while stock lasts! […]
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