Childhood Self-Made: Daily Material Toys
This workshop invites parents and children to create toys like paper boats, stilts, rotating toys, and catapults using everyday materials, exploring the fun of upcycling. Collector Chung Yin-chai will share stories of post-war Hong Kong childhood and guide participants in bringing their creations to life.
- When
1 Aug 2026 11:00 - 13:00
1 Aug 2026 15:00 - 17:00
- Location
The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery, CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile)
New Territories Tsuen Wan Tsuen Wan
The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan
- Chung Yin-chai · Collector
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 80
Highlights
This creative workshop invites participants to join collector Chung Yin-chai in transforming everyday items like ropes, metal pipes, and bottle caps into imaginative, upcycled toys. As an extension to the exhibition "Flying Over the Warmth: Textile Traditions of Hong Kong," this event offers a unique chance for families to explore how past generations created joy through imagination despite limited resources.
Program
In "Childhood Self-Made: Daily Material Toys," local collector Chung Yin-chai guides children and parents through the craft of toy-making. Participants will create four distinct toys—paper boats, stilts, rotating toys, and catapults—using accessible materials. Chung will share personal childhood stories and his insights as a collector, concluding the session with an interactive game to bring the participants' creations to life.
Target Audience
The workshop is designed for children aged 6 and above. To foster a collaborative experience, each child must be accompanied by one adult. All necessary tools and materials are provided.
Venue & Access
The event is held at The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery at The Mills, Tsuen Wan.
