How to Draw a Leprechaun

Ready to Draw a Leprechaun? Here’s How to Make It Fun and Easy for Kids!

Do you ever feel a little nervous when someone asks you to draw something? I totally get it—I’ve been there too! But don’t worry, because drawing can be fun, even if you’re not a pro. We tried our hand at drawing a reindeer in December, and guess what? It was such a hit that we decided to keep the fun going by drawing a Leprechaun for St. Patrick’s Day. Spoiler alert: It was a success!

This activity is perfect for kids of all ages, so even your most hesitant little artist will feel proud of their masterpiece. Want to learn how to draw a Leprechaun? Keep reading, or if you’re ready to dive in, scroll to the bottom to see all of our Directed Drawings.

This is an activity that everyone can enjoy! Whether you’re working with a group of third graders or a younger crowd, you’ll see just how fun and simple it is to follow the steps. Plus, it’s always a hoot to see how each Leprechaun turns out—especially when you can tell who’s been paying attention to the directions!

What You’ll Need:

White paper
Crayons
Pencil
Permanent marker or black crayon
Printable directions (click here)

Awesome Leprechaun Books to Pair with Your Drawing

Why not make it a full St. Patrick’s Day experience? Check out these great books that go perfectly with your Leprechaun drawing:

*Amazon links are added for your convenience.

- How to Catch a Leprechaun, click here
- The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day, click here
- The Story of the Leprechaun, click here
- The Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow, click here

Directed Drawing Leprechaun in the classroom

Tips for a Successful Leprechaun Drawing

If you’re doing this activity with a large group or in a classroom, try drawing on the board or on a big piece of paper so everyone can see. For smaller groups, read the directions aloud and draw along with the kids. Some older or more advanced readers might even enjoy tackling the whole project on their own!

Tip: The Leprechaun I drew on the board was while the students were doing a draft in their journals. Before they moved on to the final copy, they glued the directions into their journals, which made it easy for them to follow along.

This project really brings out the pride in kids—it took about an hour from start to finish, and they loved every minute of it!

Looking for the directions? Click here to download them.

Directed Drawing Leprechaun Classroom Draft

Ready for the Final Copy? Let’s Go!

It’s time to gather all your supplies and get ready to make your Leprechaun come to life. With their draft in hand and the written directions by their side, your little artists will be ready to create their final masterpiece.

Extra Tips:

Perspective: Tell your students that their Leprechaun is posing for a picture in front of a rainbow or some grass with his arms out wide. They can color the space above and below his arms to make it pop!
Shades of Green: Green comes in so many shades—try using regular green, yellow-green, or blue-green to see what works best.
Rainbow Fun: If your students want to add a big rainbow behind their Leprechaun, have them draw it on the back of the paper first. Then, they can trace it on the front to create a perfect background.
Shamrock Drawing: Here’s a neat trick—draw a heart, turn the paper, draw another heart, and repeat. You’ll end up with a charming shamrock!

Now you’re all set to draw the cutest Leprechaun ever! Have fun, and don’t forget to check out our other Directed Drawings for more creative fun.