Tina Skukan Gallery — Attraction in Tshwane Ward 85

Tina Skukan Gallery is much more than just an art gallery: it really is an experience. Family owned and run, with a fascinating lineage and strong ties across the South African and international art world, this is a delightful destination. The gallery hosts remarkable art exhibits by a range of artists, which usually launch on a Sunday and run for a month. Nestled in a vibrant garden, the gallery is surrounded by nature, and it is hard to believe this rustic bohemian haven is a stone's throw from the fast-paced eastern suburbs of Pretoria. An additional gallery featuring works from recent exhibits has recently been added, broadening the scope of available art works on display - and on sale. There is also a gift shop with a variety of art and craft items on sale. A visit to the gallery is best rounded off with a leisurely coffee or artisanal tea, served with home-baked confectioneries or light meals. The gallery has an active Facebook page and email newsletter where events and launches are announced well in advance. In all, Tina Skukan Gallery is an enchanting aesthetic escape from the city for which you...

Tina Skukan Gallery is nestled against the Bronberg, and when you are seated outside the coffee shop, you'll find yourself underneath the green canopy of big, beautiful trees. The 'stoep' of this old farm building is intriguingly decorated to make you feel right at home!! The big surprise lies in the HOME COOKED meals, cakes and tarts, served with great coffee, teas etc. The fireplace in the winter invites you right in, to sit down and order great soup with homemade bread!!!!! The gardens are well kept and there are interesting places to sit down and order. The 2 Galleries are always stocked with new exhibitions where people from as far as Australia place orders which are shipped to them. Tia is the charming owner and a absolutely great hostess - one of the best cooks I have ever met!! I love, love, love this beautiful GEM, where I can just relax and come to...

'Pack up your troubles....and smile, smile , smile ' ! So goes the ooooold song but I'll eat my hat if you don't do just this at this Alice-InWonderland destination with smiles and applause continuing from the moment you pause on arrival at this little piece of heaven on earth to take in appealing art as you amble up the path to the Tina Skukan Gallery restaurant. I kid you not. Situated where clouds kiss earth beneath a canopy of bush trees wearing their leaves like plumage making you want to feast your eyes on every little detail and drink it all in. There is more to feast on at this ' best kept secret' of day-time dining. The menu provides ample choice of meals at reasonable cost and even the presentation delights the eye ( you eat with your eyes, after all!). Go there! I'm keeping my hat on . Lol...