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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 »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 »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 »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 »Curator-Led Tour
$50 | RSVP Lining 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. Join 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 […]
Find out more »Thread Goes Where Pencil Falls Short – Narrative Embroidery with Eva Volfová
Free | RSVP Come 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. Czech 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, […]
Find out more »Masterclass Series: Golden Line of Luck – Korean Shamanic Straw Rope Workshop
$380 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Explore the Korean tradition of straw weaving and make your own shamanic rope of fortune under the guidance of an expert from Seoul! In 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 […]
Find out more »High Socialist Toile: Between Industry and Craft in the People’s Republic of China, 1950–1990
Free | RSVP How does textile ornamentation participate in the creation of new political economics and social relations? Wang 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 […]
Find out more »Breezy Summer Knits: Create Your Own Sleeveless Top
$800 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Who says knitwear is just for the winter? Join 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 […]
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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