Play Full Ground

Location
550 Lighthouse Ave, Ste E
Monterey, CA 93940
831-288-8048
www.playfullground.com

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
www.playfullground.com
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  • Play Full Ground: Alternative Education for High School Students

    For years artist, educator, and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno has dreamed of opening an innovative school. Now her dream is coming true. In Fall 2025, Play Full Ground, located at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, will transform into a micro high school , offering creative, alternative education for students in grades 9-12.

    Mai is currently developing a school curriculum that combines art and design with academics to create a unique, engaging learning experience .

    Mai invites feedback and insight from families, particularly those whose children are experiencing challenges in conventional high school. Please schedule an appointment to talk with her.

Upcoming Events

  • Information Session: Play Full Ground Micro High School

     
    3/29/25
     
    free
     
    Play Full Ground

    In this free information session, learn about Play Full Ground's new micro high school (opening Fall 2025) and share your hopes and challenges for your child's high school education with educator Mai Ryuno. Please register for a session on ...

Past Events

  • 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.

  • Last Chance to See "Coding x Color" at Play Full Ground

     
    11/15/19
     
    free
     
    Play Full Ground

    Play Full Ground is hosting the final viewing of Coding x Color, an animated mural of Monterey Bay marine life that combines art (mural painting) and tech (digital particle animation). It's time for us to have a new exhibit on our walls, so come and check out this one for the last time!