Young scholars observe negative space in drawing. In this negative space lesson, students discover that sketches include negative space or background. Young scholars produce a drawing while paying attention to the negative space.

Middle schoolers create an optical illusion. In this optical illusions lesson, students sketch a monster's face to create the optical illusion of a vase in the positive space. Middle schoolers create an original piece of art.

Instructions on how to carve a small sculpture using plaster of Paris, a table knife and spoon. Also included is background information on the emergence of modern sculpture.