Snowman Printmaking Project KS2

A fun and practical winter printmaking project designed for upper primary students in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. This resource guides students through designing a simple snowman composition, preparing a foam board print, and using their print to create a festive winter artwork or Christmas card.

This is a great seasonal art project for introducing printmaking in a clear, accessible way. Students are encouraged to use bold lines, simple shapes, winter details and creative composition while developing confidence with basic printmaking vocabulary and techniques.

Included in this resource:

Lesson 1 PowerPoint: Snowman printmaking design lesson
Lesson 2 PowerPoint: Foam board printmaking and Christmas card planning
Bell task / starter activities
Key vocabulary slide
Step-by-step design task
Sketchbook planning activity
Christmas card planning activity
Reflection / exit ticket questions
Student checklist slide
Suitable for classroom display, Christmas fairs or seasonal card making

Skills covered:

Printmaking
Drawing and design
Line and shape
Composition
Foam board preparation
Pattern and border design
Reflection and evaluation
Seasonal card design

Suggested year groups:

Ideal for Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. It could also be adapted for younger KS3 students or primary art clubs.

Materials needed:

Sketchbooks or paper
Pencils
Black pen or dark pencil
Foam board / printmaking foam
Printing ink or paint
Rollers
Paper or card
Optional: coloured card for Christmas cards

This resource is especially useful for teachers looking for a simple, structured winter art project that produces attractive outcomes for display, gifting, or a school Christmas fair.