What Core Studios offers
All instruction is IEP-aligned, individualized, and goes far beyond the standard classroom curriculum.
School pull-out program
On-site enrichment sessions at your child’s school, coordinated with IEP goals and the school’s talented program team.
Private studio instruction
Small-group and one-on-one sessions at Core Studios, with individualized pacing and a professional studio environment.
Drawing & painting
Observational drawing, watercolor, acrylic, and oil — building technical mastery through structured, progressive study.
Sculpture & 3D design
Hand-building, assemblage, casting, and concept-driven 3D work using a range of materials and processes.
Art history & criticism
Contextual art history, formal analysis, written critique, and connections between past and present art-making.
Portfolio development
Guided portfolio building for BFA applications, AP Art, conservatory review, and pre-professional showcase.
Certified Talented Visual Artist Teacher dedicated to your child’s creative growth
Ms. Cori Pillows is a Louisiana state-certified Talented Visual Artist teacher with a passion for helping identified gifted students discover their artistic voice. With specialized certification from the Louisiana Department of Education, Ms. Pillows brings professional artist experience directly into the classroom and studio.
Instruction at Core Studios is never a repeat of the regular art class — it’s an accelerated, enriched, and mentored experience designed to challenge exceptional young artists and prepare them for a lifelong relationship with the visual arts.
Ms. Pillows specializes in drawing & sketching, oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, sculpture & 3D, and art history & criticism.
You can visit thecorecreations.com to view her work.
Student Gallery
Clay Sculpture – 4th Grade
Paper Mache – 4th grade
Paper Mache Turtle – 5th Grade
Clay Sculpture – 4th Grade
School Sign – 5th Grade and teacher
Painting Class – 2nd Grade
Paper Mache -3rd Grade
Oil Pastel Ice Cream – 5th Grade
Clay Sculpture – 11th Grade
Clay Sculpture – 9th Grade
Clay Sclpture – 10th Grade
Sculpting Class – High School
Successful Project
Sculpting Class – Highschool
Clay Sclpture – 12th Grade
Seascape – 5th Grade
Shadow and Light – 6th Grade
Seascape – 4rd Grade
Stll Life – 5th Grade
Pricing & Rates
Email: corestudios@coripillows.com
Phone: (504)-323-6853