St Patricks Day Art Lesson Pot of Gold Art Project St Patricks Pot of Gold Craft

This St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Art Project is a step-by-step directed drawing and mixed media art lesson for elementary students. Students create a bold pot of gold overflowing with coins and topped with a bright six-stripe rainbow.

The lesson blends drawing, painting, coloring and classroom discussion. A black paint pooling technique gives the pot natural watercolor texture, so every piece turns out a little different and ready for display.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Oh my gosh! My students absolutely loved this! They were pleasantly surprised with the outcome of the project.” Marti P.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Detailed Lesson Plan with learning outcomes and competencies
• Materials List
• Socratic Discussion Questions
• Step-by-Step Visual Drawing Handouts
• Teacher Instruction Guide (Teacher Is / Students Are structure)
• 30-Point Art Rubric
• Example Artwork Poster
• Medium Options: watercolor, paint cakes or watered-down tempera

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students follow a guided drawing process to build a pot with handles, feet and layered gold coins, use rulers to make evenly spaced rainbow stripes, and practice clean line work with a black felt or fine liner. They explore watercolor or watered-down tempera to create texture and value in the pot and try color blending in the rainbow.

Concepts covered: line, shape, space, texture, color, value, composition, craftsmanship and creative expression. It suits elementary art classrooms, March and St. Patrick's Day units, sub plans, homeschool art and bulletin board displays.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art specialists, homeschool educators and substitute teachers working with elementary students.

What materials are needed?

Pencil, eraser, black felt or fine liner, a ruler, cardstock or watercolor paper, green and black paint (watercolor or watered-down tempera), and coloring materials for the rainbow and coins.

How long will this project take?

Most classes complete it in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on age level, class length, paint drying time, depth of discussion and student pace.

Can it be adjusted for different grade levels?

Yes. Younger students can focus on drawing and basic coloring, while older students can emphasize texture, shading and craftsmanship.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★ “My students really enjoy these! Thank you!” Hillary P.

★★★ “Simple yet super engaging. This was easy to prep for and the students loved it.” Megan B.

★★★★ “These turned out great and the directions were easy for my kiddos to follow!” Natalie H.

★★★★ “Students enjoyed!” Michelle R.

★★★★ “Such a fun project!” Renee A.

★★★★ “We did this one and they turned out beautiful. I love that this has detailed step by step instructions.” Passionate P.

★★★ “Excellent resource!” Lindsay E.

★★★★ “My students loved creating their art work!” Hillary P.

★★★★★ “Loved” Sandi A.

★★★★★ “This is easy to follow. My students loved the art project!” Jenna D.

★★★★★ “So excited to use this with my class!” Lauren S.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is a professional artist and art educator who was the featured cover educator in OCO Magazine (October 2025 edition) and has been featured on NBC LX News. She designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, used by teachers and homeschool families worldwide. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use this resource in one classroom. Additional licenses are available for more classrooms.

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Ms Artastic