Arts & Culture Program - Seed to Textile 2026
Organisation
Mill 6 Foundation
Volunteering period
28/02/2026 - 30/04/2027
Location
Online
Application deadline
21/02/2026
Description
From planting to gallery practice and performances, explore the connection between nature, textiles and art. Passionate about planting and sustainability, textile culture and craftsmanship, interested in performing and dancing. Participate in the compulsory planting activity, you may then choose to join either the Sustainable Fashion Design and Creation group or the Dance group. People from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to participate, open-minded and eager to make friends from different cultural backgrounds. Participate in at least 80% of the workshops for your selected group between June and October 2026, and the performances on 7 and 8 November 2026 to fully refund the HK$1000 deposit . Acknowledge that participation is voluntary and no allowance will be provided. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview within March, no separate notification will be sent to unsuccessful applicants
Location
Online
Schedule
Planting: 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 28 May, 4 Jun 2026, 4:00-5:00pm (Compulsory) ;Dance performance: 7 and 8 November 2026 at The Hall, time TBC (Compulsory);Sustainable fashion design workshop: 11, 18, 25, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 11:00am-1:00pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm; 21, 22 Jul 2026, 3:00-5:00pm (Optional);Dance workshop: 2, 3, 14, 30, 31 Jul, 6, 7, 14, 20 Aug, 10, 24 Sep, 15, 22 Oct 2026, 6:00-9:00pm (Optional)
Additional Information
Cause
- Arts & culture
- Community development
- Education
Service recipient
- Children & youth
- General public
Volunteer role
- Business, finance & project management
- Marketing, publicity & event
- Design
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Arts
- Arts & Culture
- Sustainability
Language
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- English
Restriction for application
- Open to all volunteers
Remarks
- Seed to Textile is CHAT’s flagship community programme. Through hands-on experiences ranging from farming to gallery practice and performances, 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 has since taken root at CHAT, inspiring a series of co-creative workshops that explore natural resources.This year, we have invited fashion designer Yeung Chin, choreographer Alan Wong and Indian dance artist Neesha Jhaveri to lead Seeders on a journey of creative discovery, but also explore the historical ties between nature and textiles. The programme focuses on transforming raw natural elements (through rooftop farming) into artistic expressions, specifically in sustainable fashion design and contemporary dance inspired by Indian culture. We are looking for you to join us on this exciting exploration! CHAT provides a comprehensive creative space for Seeders to nurture their vision and skills. Seeders have a unique opportunity for urban farming and hands-on textile experimentation at The Deck (the rooftop farm of The Mills) and CHAT Studio. They will join workshops led by industry professionals. The curriculum covers natural dyeing techniques, sustainable fashion design, and contemporary dance movement. Also, they will be integrated into a diverse social network, providing the resource of cultural exchange with people from various ethnic backgrounds.To honor this dedication, a certificate will be awarded to Seeders who achieve an attendance rate of 80% or higher, serving as a valuable credential for your future artistic journey.
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