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April 2025
Thread Goes Where Pencil Falls Short – Narrative Embroidery with Eva Volfová 4343
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 4343
$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 »May 2025
High Socialist Toile: Between Industry and Craft in the People’s Republic of China, 1950–1990 4343
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 4343
$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 4343
$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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