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January 2026
Seed to Textile 2026 – Open Call for Seeders 4343
Curious about farming, sustainable fashion, or contemporary dance inspired by Indian culture? Become a Seeder! Seed to Textile is CHAT’s flagship community programme. Through hands-on experiences ranging from farming to gallery practice, it introduces artists and Seeders – passionate members of the public – to the connections between nature, textiles and art. The programme started with a special gift from Mysore, India. In 2019, artists and organic farmers Vivek and Juli Cariappa shared Indian indigo seeds with us. The gift…
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Special Display: The Spirit of Labour 4343
The Spirit of Labour is Marcos Kueh's ongoing textile series inspired by union banners and membership certificates from the Industrial Revolution era. The rich imagery and slogans on these historical artefacts are more than visual emblems – they once carried emotional and spiritual meaning, offering protection, solidarity and hope to workers in harsh working environments. This newly commissioned installation, named The Spirit of Labour: ZhiNü by the artist, is the largest iteration of the series to date. Presented in a…
Find out more »CHAT with Curators and Artists 4343
Threading Inwards brings together the work of 14 contemporary artists from across Asia to explore the relationship between textiles and spiritual life. The exhibition delves into how textiles weave threads between people and place, ancestors and ecologies, the visible and the unseen, softness and strength – all while opening up futures and possibilities for living, relating, and caring for the world. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Threading Inwards in the company of curators Wang Weiwei, Eugene Hannah Park, Kurosawa Seiha…
Find out more »Plush Restoration: Introductory Show-and-Tell 4343
Deposit $50 | RSVP How do we preserve beloved childhood toys that grow worn over time? Ah Bo, a soft toy restorer, will introduce the fundamentals of doll restoration and share practical tips on how to care for cherished toys. There will also be a story sharing session, inviting participants to recount their own memorable encounters with soft toys. You are encouraged to bring a plush toy in need of repair – Ah Bo will select one toy from the…
Find out more »CHAT Two-Day Spring Camp – Craft Your Own Textile Buddy 4343
$960 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Make a soft textile bunny to take with you on your Easter adventures! In this two-day spring camp, our little artisans will learn to dye their own fabric with natural dyes to create a personal Easter bunny. Inspired by the special display Snuggle and Stitch: Childhood Textiles of Hong Kong, this camp invites participants to experience the journey of creating a truly unique plush friend from scratch, from…
Find out more »Accessibility Docent Training Programme III : Docent Recruitment 4343
CHAT’s Accessibility Docent Training Programme trains Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals to collaboratively lead unique museum experiences. Centred around a sign bilingual design, it prepares participants to deliver interactive and multisensory museum tours in Hong Kong Sign Language and Cantonese. In 2025, the programme received the ICOM-CECA Best Practice Award, which recognises exceptional museum education programmes globally. In this year’s edition, participants will learn to utilise the expressive characteristics of Hong Kong Sign Language to craft engaging museum experiences for…
Find out more »March 2026
Art March Shuttle Bus Service 2026 4343
Coming to CHAT will be even easier during Art Month! From 27 to 29 March, free shuttle buses will run between Art Basel Hong Kong and CHAT. Passengers arriving at The Mills from the HKCEC will receive a 10% discount coupon for CHAT Shop. While stocks last! Shuttle Bus Schedule 27-29.03.2026 CHAT, The Mills <> HKCEC Departing The Mills Departing HKCEC (Expo Drive Entrance) 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm* …
Find out more »March Art Week Highlights 2026 4343
CHAT at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Date: 27-29.03.2026 (Preview Days on 25-26.03.2026) CHAT booth location: HKCEC, Art Basel Hong Kong Booth | Outside Hall 1B TALK Image Courtesy : Chan Wai Lap In partnership with UBS Chan Wai Lap on Art, Memory and Communal Spaces Hong Kong artist Chan Wai Lap joins Elaine Choi, UBS Art Collection Manager, and Takahashi Mizuki, Executive Director and Chief Curator of CHAT, in a panel moderated by Louiza Ho, Associate Curator of Tai…
Find out more »The Potential Self: Patchwork Self‑Portrait Workshop 4343
$180 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. How long has it been since you truly looked at yourself? This patchwork portrait workshop invites you to wander through art, sensation and imagination – engaging in a dialogue with your self-image and inner feelings. Led by Hong Kong artist IV Chan alongside registered expressive arts therapist Canna Tang, you’ll be guided through music and body awareness to awaken feeling. As you learn to use grid-based image construction…
Find out more »Making Wishes: Artist-Led Memory Sculpture Workshop 4343
$150 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. This Mother’s Day, take a meaningful pause to reconnect through touch, creativity and hands-on making. Korean artist Han Sang A uses textile materials to poetically explore motherhood, womanhood and the body. In this intimate workshop, you will be guided step by step as you use Han’s hand-inked textiles and your own chosen material – an old garment, a piece of fabric or a soft toy – to craft…
Find out more »April 2026
Curator-Led Tour: Childhood Textiles of Hong Kong 4343
$50 | RSVP Join us for a curator-led tour of Snuggle and Stitch: Childhood Textiles of Hong Kong, a special display bringing together local childhood textiles from the 1930s to the 2020s, featuring heirloom garments, ready-made fashion, mass-produced toys, artisanal dolls and hands-on activities. 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. This session will be hosted in Cantonese.
Find out more »Masterclass Series: Crafted Radiance – Traditional Chinese Lantern Talk and Workshop 4343
$350 | RSVP 10% discount for CHAT members, 15% for CHAT Patrons. Lanterns light up the streets at festive times. More than decoration, they have long symbolised joy and reunion. Even as electric light floods modern cities, handcrafted lanterns still shine with a timeless charm. This workshop focuses on the ‘peeled orange’ hexagonal lantern, a classic bamboo-framed design. Master Ha Chung Kin is hailed as Hong Kong’s ‘King of Paper Craft’ and known for his record-setting large-scale lanterns. Under his…
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