Montebello Design Centre, Creative venue and heritage site in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Montebello Design Centre houses twenty-five art studios and workshops in historic farm buildings beneath Devil's Peak mountain.
Cecil Michaelis donated the property to the University of Cape Town in 1988, leading to the establishment of this design centre in 1993.
Local artists and craftspeople create beadwork, sculptures, jewelry, and furniture while teaching skills to aspiring creators in dedicated workshops.
Visitors can explore the studios, purchase handmade items from the Montebello Shop, and enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant.
The centre maintains a greenhouse where artists transform invasive Port Jackson wattle trees into garden furniture to protect local water resources.
Location: City of Cape Town
GPS coordinates: -33.97014,18.45732
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:00
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