Cultural experience
Carve something of your own.
Create your own piece of Uganda with Silver, a Ugandan sculptor.
Discover the craft of wood carving with Silver, a Ugandan sculptor whose passion for art began in childhood.
Instead of simply buying a souvenir, take part in the creative process yourself. With Silver's guidance, you can work on your own carved piece and take home something that carries a very different kind of memory: one you helped create.
Not just a souvenir.
Something you made yourself.
A handmade object can remind you of a journey. A piece you carved yourself carries the story of how it was made.
Meet Silver
Silver is a Ugandan sculptor and craftsman who has been passionate about art since childhood.
Growing up around artists from different backgrounds helped him develop his talent across sculpture, carving and other forms of arts and crafts.
Today, his work is both his profession and his passion. Through his art he supports himself and his family. Beyond his own work, Silver also hopes to help young people interested in art develop practical creative skills.
The experience
01
Discover
Meet Silver, see examples of his work and learn about his approach to carving.
02
Create
Work on your own carved piece with Silver's guidance.
03
Take it home
Leave with something much more personal than a souvenir — a piece you helped create yourself.
Silver's work
Original carvings from Silver's workshop.
Looking for something special?
Silver also produces original carvings, personalised designs and commissioned pieces. If you have something particular in mind, let Turakoli know in advance and we can ask Silver about creating a custom piece for your visit — subject to design, timing and availability.
Book it with your safari
This is an optional addition to your Turakoli itinerary — there is no separate booking. Mention it in your enquiry and we will fit it into your journey.