Colorful Possibilities

Cherry Court Studios, located in Pittsburgh, PA, offers art classes for kids in grades 7–12, including classes for the unique developmental needs of middle school. Programs support many academic goals including portfolio development, enrichment, exploration, and early advantage studies.

General Info

Instructor: Marianne Massucci
Grade Levels: 5-12
Our Policies
Our Curriculum

CALENDAR AND CLASS SCHEDULE INFO

Calendar

Fall semester Saturday and Sunday classes will begin Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 and end Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.

Semesters

We offer two semesters per year. Fall semester begins the week following Labor Day. Spring semester begins the second week in February. 

Class Length and Frequency

Fall and spring classes meet once a week for 17 weeks. Students are expected to set up a two-hour work session between 1:00 and 5:00 pm on the day their class is scheduled. 

Make Up Classes

Students who miss online classes during virtual studio sessions are free to make up time missed at their convenience during the week between classes. The instructor will be available by email and phone for assistance. Video chatting will not be available. 

Art Materials for Distance Learning

Beginning spring, 2021, the cost of art materials will be factored into tuition. Supplies will be delivered to each student’s home at the beginning of each semester. 

Registration Periods

Registration for each semester will begin one month prior to the start of each semester. 

Art Instruction for Kids

Students in grades 5 and 6 are invited to try our IMAGINE program. Classes engage students to expand their creative zone by exploring new possibilities in the areas of drawing, painting and sculpture. The program’s goal is to build confidence in the student’s creative ability, exercising problem-solving skills, improving design and rendering skills, exploring new media, artists & cultures, thinking outside the box, and appreciating the artist’s task.

Our Curriculum | Registration

Students entering grades 7, 8, and 9 can begin our FUN-damentals of Design course called ART CHALLENGE, which expertly guides them through a sequentially arranged series of creative problems. Students design their way through early Challenges, draw their way through middle Challenges, and paint their way through later Challenges. Inspiration comes from a diverse collection of artists, cultures and historic periods.

Our Curriculum | Registration

Students entering grades 9 and up, who have completed at least 12 Challenges in the Art Challenge program may choose our advanced INTENSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT program. Students will produce twelve projects exploring four categories of two-dimensional art: illustration, observational drawing, painting, and design. 

Our Curriculum | Registration

Upper School for high school students in grades 10 – 12 is dedicated to portfolio development as needed for Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition and/or admission to university studies. Students who have completed the INTENSIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT program may select SENIOR PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT or IN-DEPTH STUDY.

Our Curriculum | Registration

TAKE THE TOUR!

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ONLINE ART INSTRUCTION

Cherry Court Studios  offers individualized virtual art instruction for kids in grades 7 through 12.

NewsFlash!

  Registration for fall semester is now open.

Phone & Email

“Our foundation enrichment program will enhance learning that follows in high school and college. Each student is mentored according to his or her unique personality, learning style, and combination of talents.”

Marianne Massucci

Instructor

Important Dates

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Fall Saturday classes begin.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Fall Sunday classes begin.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

Fall Saturday classes end.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

Fall Sunday classes end.

Cherry Court Studios

2024 Scholastic Regional Award Winners!

Congratulations to 2024 CCS Pittsburgh Arts Region Scholastic Competition Winners

This year’s Regional Scholastic Competition winners are both graduating seniors who have attended CCS since middle school. Asha Puri Segall has excelled at realistic portrait work in multiple media. Lauren Babbitt is a gifted painter whose portfolio includes striking works in both watercolors and acrylics.

 

 

  • Asha Puri Segall, grade 12, (2 G), (1 S)
  • Lauren Babbitt , grade 12, (1 H)

G=Gold Key, S=Silver Key, H=Honorable Mention

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by Marianne Massucci

Cherry Court Talk-Shop

This blog is for passionate pre-college artists, their families, mentors and supporters. Topics cover tips for building award-winning portfolios as well as best practices for the study and production of art grades 5 through 12.

By Marianne Massucci  /  October 4, 2018

The Emergence of a Personal Vision

... and five characteristics of art students who develop one. Each fall, young artists submit their artwork to Scholastic Art...
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By Marianne Massucci  /  October 4, 2018

Launching Your Tween Artist on a Path to the Stars

Ten Dos and Don'ts for Planning Age Appropriate Art Activities I’ve never witnessed more confusion among parents concerning art education,...
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By Marianne Massucci  /  October 4, 2018

Supplemental Art Classes Are Essential for Gifted Middle School Artists

Evan is turning twelve and will enter the seventh grade in September. He loves to draw and especially likes creating...
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Testimonials

What Alumni are Saying

"Best student art program around. Thank you, Marianne, for all you have done to encourage and teach my daughter. I sincerely believe that she would not have been able to accomplish as much as she has been able to accomplish to date, without you."

Amy K.

"Through college and in my personal life I’ve used so much of what Miss M taught me from designing CD labels for my music to creating original artwork for my personal website. Art will always be an important part of everything I do."

Sean N.

"Thank you for everything! You are a great teacher and I have learned so much from you over the years. You have certainly inspired me to pursue a degree/career in art! Thanks for helping me to discover my passion."

Catie D.

YEARS ESTABLISHED

SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

SCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS

SCHOLASTIC GOLD AWARDS

Get In Touch

 

Telephone: (412) 334-2567

Email: contact@cherrycourtstudios.com

Non-Discrimination Policy

Cherry Court Studios does not discriminate in its program of education on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap/disability. Our Policies