Ancient Egyptian Cartouche Art Project

Cover for an Ancient Egyptian art project featuring a blue-and-gold cartouche with hieroglyphs and the words “Write Your Name in Hieroglyphs.”

Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt by creating your own personalized cartouche. In this engaging art project, participants learn how the ancient Egyptians wrote names using hieroglyphs before designing and decorating a beautiful cartouche inspired by authentic Egyptian art. It’s a creative way to explore one of history’s most remarkable civilizations while making a unique keepsake.

The printable resource includes a cartouche template, a complete hieroglyph alphabet chart, and enlarged reference pages to make translating names simple and fun. Younger artists can trace the hieroglyphs using the provided guides, while older students can draw the symbols by hand and experiment with their own layouts for an extra challenge.

Whether you’re exploring Ancient Egypt or looking for a meaningful cultural art activity, this project combines history, creativity, and hands-on learning in an engaging way. Every finished cartouche is one of a kind, giving participants the opportunity to create a shimmering work of art that celebrates both their own name and the rich artistic traditions of Ancient Egypt.