A creative Art & Design project for Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, focused on designing and making a Chinese New Year inspired good luck horseshoe sculpture.

This resource guides students through creating a decorative 3D object inspired by Chinese New Year, luck, celebration, pattern, colour and symbolism. Although the project is based on a CNY horseshoe, it can easily be adapted to other good luck objects, festive decorations or cultural symbols.

Students explore shape, pattern, colour and decoration before designing and making their own sculptural outcome. This is a practical, hands-on project that works well for upper primary Art & Design, seasonal displays, cultural celebration weeks or cross-curricular projects linked to festivals and traditions.

Included in this resource:

Editable PowerPoint lessons
Chinese New Year themed Art & Design project
Introduction to good luck objects and decorative design
Student-friendly lesson tasks
Design and planning activities
3D making guidance
Pattern and decoration ideas
Colour and symbolism links
Suitable for sketchbook work and final outcomes
Flexible project that can be adapted to other objects or celebrations

Skills covered:

3D sculpture
Designing from a theme
Pattern and decoration
Colour symbolism
Cultural inspiration
Drawing and planning
Craft construction
Presentation and finishing skills
Reflection and evaluation

Perfect for:

Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 Art & Design
Chinese New Year art lessons
Lunar New Year projects
Cultural celebration projects
Primary sculpture lessons
Seasonal classroom displays
Art clubs
Good luck symbol projects
Decorative object design

Materials may include:

Cardboard or mount board
Paper
Pencils
Scissors
Glue
Paint
Metallic pens or gold paper
Tissue paper
Coloured paper
Sequins, gems or collage materials
String or ribbon for hanging

This is a flexible and engaging sculpture project that helps students create a decorative object while exploring cultural symbolism, pattern, colour and celebration.