Play Full Ground

Location
550 Lighthouse Ave, Ste E
Monterey, CA 93940
831-288-8048

Play Full Ground is a hybrid of social practice art and entrepreneurship. Through Play Full Ground, community members engage in creative activities in a positive and supportive environment and are inspired, encouraged, and empowered to think and act creatively and differently to create a healthy, sustainable, and resilient community which values diversity, original thinking, and individuality.

Founder Mai Ryuno, an artist and creativity consultant, offers creativity-based learning programs for individuals and groups, and is available to work with businesses and non-profit organizations.

Location

Play Full Ground
550 Lighthouse Ave, Ste E
Monterey, CA 93940
831-288-8048

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Past Events

  • Make Charm Bracelets with The Green Craft Club

     
    8/10/25
     
    $10-$20
     
    Play Full Ground

    The Green Craft Club invites you to join us at Play Full Ground to make custom friendship bracelets with beads, charms, and ribbon on Sunday, August 10 at 2pm.

    Open to all ages (younger children may need adult assistance). Register here. Fee is $15 for 1 bracelet, $20 for 2 bracelets, and $10 for an additional sibling to attend.

  • Collaborative Art Workshop for Teens at Play Full Ground

     
    7/23/25
     
    Free
     
    Play Full Ground

    Artist and educator Mai Ryuno is hosting free Collaborative Art Workshops for students ages 14-17 on Saturday, July 19, 2pm-4pm, and Wednesday, July 23, 3pm-5pm.

    Join our community of young creatives! You'll have a chance to reflect your experiences,...

  • Collaborative Art Workshop for Teens at Play Full Ground

     
    7/19/25
     
    Free
     
    Play Full Ground

    Artist and educator Mai Ryuno is hosting a free Collaborative Art Workshop for students ages 14-17 on Sat., July 19, 2pm-4pm, and Wed., July 23, 3pm-5pm.

    This workshop will focus on the creative process of Think, Do, Share: facilitating self-reflection, ideation, and the realization of creative ideas as a team. Learn more and register.

  • Information Session: Play Full Ground Micro High School

     
    3/29/25
     
    free
     
    Play Full Ground

    Learn about Play Full Ground's new micro high school (opening Fall 2025) and share your hopes for your child's high school education with school founder Mai Ryuno. Register for a session on March 29 , 3pm-4:30pm.

    Students and parents are invited to share their experiences and challenges to help Mai create detailed educational plans to meet local needs. More info here.

  • Information Session: Play Full Ground Micro High School

     
    3/15/25
     
    free
     
    Play Full Ground

    Learn about Play Full Ground's new micro high school (opening Fall 2025) and share your hopes for your child's high school education with school founder Mai Ryuno. Register for a session on March 15 or March 29 , 3pm-4:30pm.

    Students and parents are invited to share their experiences and challenges to help Mai create detailed educational plans to meet local needs. More info here.

  • Drawing to Love and Learn Class at Play Full Ground

     
    10/8/22
     
    $58
     
    Play Full Ground

    Mai Ryuno, artist and owner if Play Full Ground is offering a 4-week class entitled "Drawing to Love and Learn" beginning October 8. Fee is $58. Space is limited, please register here .

    In this class, held Saturdays at 11am, you will learn how to slow down, look at your everyday life in detail, and learn about yourself through observation drawing.

  • Free Online Creativity Workshop with Mai Ryuno

     
    9/7/22
     
    free
     
    Play Full Ground

    Artist Mai Ryuno, owner of Play Full Ground, is offering a free online workshop for you to learn how to develop your creativity and make everyday art. Join her for a fun first step on your creative journey!

    We will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 5pm. You can participate via Zoom (where you can work in real time with us, share your findings, and verbally ask Mai questions directly) or via a livestream on YouTube (where you can view the workshop and submit written questions through the comments section in real time).

  • Celebrating Linda Lay's CATZINE and Play Full Ground's 2nd Anniversary

     
    11/30/19
     
     
    Play Full Ground

    Play Full Ground invites everyone to join us for an evening all about cats...and celebrating PFG's second anniversary! Enjoy art, music, drinks, and food as you view Linda Lay's cat-themed artwork and zines. This is a free event, but we'll be accepting donations to support Golden Oldies Cat Rescue.