What we’re all about
- Since 1997
- PreK4 – High School
Connecting creativity and kids
The Learning Tree of Arts is a Miami art studio for kids and teens, offering weekly after-school, weekend, and portfolio-preparation classes from PreK4 through high school.
Our Story Since 1997
The Learning Tree of Arts was established in 1997. From the beginning, the studio’s work has centered on two commitments: providing consistent art instruction for young people and supporting wider awareness of the arts across the Miami community.
That work has taken several forms. Students attend regular classes and workshops at the studio. Older students receive focused help as they prepare portfolios for school auditions and college applications. Beyond the classroom, the studio has organized public arts events and helped place student artwork in community spaces.
The result is a program that can grow with a student—from a first structured art class to more advanced work shaped around a specific academic or creative goal.
Portfolio Preparation for Miami-Dade Students
The Learning Tree of Arts provides portfolio-preparation instruction for students applying to Miami-Dade County Public Schools visual-art magnet programs. Students work on the drawing, composition, observation, technique, and presentation skills needed to assemble a more cohesive body of work.
The studio also works with students who need to submit art portfolios for college admission. Preparation is tailored to the student’s current work and the published requirements of the program or school. Admission is determined by each institution; participation in a class does not guarantee acceptance.
The studio has prepared students applying to programs at:
- Southwood MS
- South Miami MS
- Mays Conservatory
- Miami Art Studio @ Zelda Glaser (MAS)
- New World School of the Arts
- Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH)
- Coral Reef Senior High
Community Art Events and Partnerships in Miami-Dade
Community Arts History
For some eight years we coordinated and presented the festival, bringing Miami-Dade private and public schools together to showcase students in the visual and performing arts. It was supported by Lexus of Kendall, Kendall Toyota, Jackson Hospital, South Motors Infiniti, Miami Acura, and many small local businesses.
Jackson Health Systems Student Art Exhibits
We partnered with Jackson Health Systems to install an annual student art exhibit in the main lobby at Jackson South Hospital and at Jackson Memorial downtown. The event was suspended in 2020 due to COVID.
About The Learning Tree of Arts Questions
The studio was established in 1997 and has served the Miami community since then.
The studio offers weekly after-school and weekend art and portfolio classes and workshops for children from PreK4 through high school. It also offers adult art classes.
Karyn Tenn Yuk is the founder and serves as president and director.
The studio is in the Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay area on the east side of US1, across from The Falls Shopping Center: Apollon Plaza, Second Floor, 13863 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33176.
Yes. The studio specializes in portfolio preparation for MDCPS Visual Art Magnet Programs and also works with students submitting portfolios for college admissions. See portfolio preparation.
Find the Studio in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay
We are conveniently located in the Pinecrest / Palmetto Bay area, on the east side of US1, across from The Falls Shopping Center.
Contact the studio to confirm availability and enroll.