Knysna Visitor Information

Knysna has an eclectic mix of talent and galleries are available in abundance. Look out for Dale Elliot, Katherine to name a few.
Dale & Mel Elliot
Katherine Wood Fine Art
Knysnaˋs Community Artists

The Knysna Art Gallery is on the corner of Queen & Main streets, situated in the Old Goal Complex. They always have fantastic art on display and many of the local artists display their works there on a regular basis. A definate art stop when in Knysna. Contact them at: 044 382 7124. 

Indawo, Knysna Main Str, host a unique variety of African art and will spoil you for choice. This is a true art treasure chest.

Leisure Isle is another art hotspot and should you venture into the outlying areas you will be spoiled for choice.

Be sure to follow of the "FUNKY TORTOISE CRAFT ROUTE" to explore the Sedgefield treasures.

The Funky Tortoise Craft Route:

• Accents- Spar Centre - 044 343 2997


• African Affairs- Left of N2 highway in direction Knysna 044 343 1008


• Bonsai & Brass Creations - 11 Jan van Riebeeck Str, The Island - 044 343 1636


• Des Thomas Art- 64 Main Rd - 044 343 1892


• Donovan Stained Glass Worx - Kingfisher Building, Left of N2 Highway in direction Knysna - 044 343 1090


• Hot Art - Free standing Ceramic Fireplace- Yellow wood Rd, Ruigtevlei - 044 343 1123


• Kingfisher Gallery - Kingfisher Building, Left of N2 Highway in direction Knysna - 044 343 2381


• Lesley Anne Hoets Pottery - Yellow wood Rd, Ruigtevlei - 044 343 1123


• Mosaic Art, Interactive Mosaic Workshop - Milkwood Road Tuesday (09:00 – 12:00), visitors welcome – 044 343 2110


• Mosaic Studio – 19 Yellow wood Rd, Ruigtevlei


• Scarab Village- Left of N2 highway from Sedgefield to George - 044 343 2455


• Sedgefield Classic Cars- Left of N2 highway in direction Knysna - 044 343 1035


• Sheila Cooper Collins- Artist – 33 Andries Pretorius Str, The Island (by appointment only) - 044 343 1828


• The little wood shop - Left of N2 highway in direction Knysna - 044 343 2133


• Timberlake Farm Stall & Organic Foods- Right of N2 highway from Sedgefield to George - 044 882 1185


• Wild Oats Farmers Market (Saturdays only) - Cnr N2 highway & Jan van Riebeeck, Ext 1 -044 883 1177