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Join the Afterschool Co-Creation Studio at Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground is excited to announce that our Afterschool Co-Creation Studio for middle and high school students has begun! Registration is ongoing, and students can start at any time. Learn more here.

The program, led by artist and educator Mai Ryuno, brings students together to share ideas and develop community-focused projects. Now offering free trial sessions for potential new students - email Mai.

Summer Co-Creation Studio for Teens at Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground's Co-Creation Studio is open all summer Tue & Thu, 3pm-5pm, for students ages 13-19. Facilitated by artist and educator Mai Ryuno, this is a collaborative space for teens who want to make things with other curious, creative people.

Fee is $100 per month. Try a free session before you commit! Learn more.

Private Pottery Workshops at Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio (550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A), has announced that all pottery workshops will now be offered as fully customizable private events for groups of 2-10 people. You pick the date, time, and project that suits you!

Your group gets a relaxed, personalized experience - perfect for special occasions, office team-building, or get-togethers with friends - and it allows instructor Casey Starks to give each group her full attention. Learn more.

Creative Mentorship at Play Full Ground

Artist and educator Mai Ryuno of Play Full Ground is introducing a special, one-on-one program this spring for teens and adults looking for deeper support in developing their own creative practice, Creative Mentorship.

Creative Mentorship is individualized, project-centered guidance for those who want to explore their own ideas with structure, support, and intention. Learn more.

Afterschool Co-Creation Studio at Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground welcomes middle school and high school students to register for our Afterschool Co-Creation Studio!

This is a process-based collaborative art studio designed to be a space for students' initiative, exploration, and confidence-building through the creation of public-facing art projects. Learn more.

Play Full Ground: Spring Studio Program Info Session

 
1/17/26
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

You’re invited to Play Full Ground's Spring Studio Program Information Sessions and Conversations on January 17 & 24, 2pm-3:30pm.

Come meet artist and educator Mai Ryuno , learn about Play Full Ground's new studio programs for high-school aged students (independent study time, art/creativity classes, and afterschool art studio), and share what you're looking for in a creative learning space. Learn more.

Exciting New Programs at Play Full Ground in 2026

Play Full Ground is launching new part-time programs on January 26.

There will be part-time options for students in grades 9-12 to participate in art and creativity classes, enjoy independent study time in our comfortable space, or get involved in afterschool art programs.

These options are great for homeschoolers as well as students enrolled in public or private schools. Learn more.

Holiday Gifts at Play Full Ground 2025

Give the gift of locally made art! For a limited time during the holidays, Play Full Ground is once again selling artist Mai Ryuno's colorful Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows and a selection of vibrant Monterey Bay themed art prints by Emily Underwood and Tim Nixon. Learn more.

Sewing Demo and Open House at Play Full Ground

 
11/29/25
 
 
Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground is hosting a Sewing Demo and Open House to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29, 1pm-3pm. All are welcome!

Join artist and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno for a live demonstration of how to sew her signature Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows ( sewing patterns available online ) and learn more about Play Full Ground's creative education programs.

Locally Made Mushroom Sculptures at Cypress Boutique

Cypress Boutique now carries charming mushroom sculptures that double as nightlights. These rechargeable, waterproof sculptures are locally made by Leana Yeager and feature ocean blues, forest greens, and glowing LED lights on driftwood with preserved moss. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C .

Annual November Skulls Art Show at Headdress 2025

 
11/16/25
 
free
 
Headdress

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show and celebration, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass.

Browse the artwork while enjoying delicious food from The Side Kitchen and mingling with the artists and fellow community members. All art work is for sale.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
9/28/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll make 3 pairs of ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience required.

Make a Mug Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
9/28/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, Sept. 28, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $150. Register online.

Learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels good in your hand. No experience necessary.

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.

Make a Mug Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
6/1/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

It's the last Make a Mug Workshop of the season at Casey Starks Studio! Don't miss it on Sunday, June 1, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $150. Register online.

Learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels good in your hand. No experience necessary.

Art Installation by Speak Not So Easy

 
5/11/25
 
Free
 
Near San Carlos Beach

Don't miss the free public art installation by Speak Not So Easy this Sunday, May 11, 11am- 2pm, near San Carlos Beach at the end of Cannery Row in Monterey.

Speak Not So Easy is an art and education program for youth founded in 2023 by artist and educator Mai Ryuno. This art installation aims to foster human interaction and share the message that we are all human.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
6/1/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, June 1, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience required.

New Murals at La Bahia Restaurant

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, La Bahia Restaurant has redecorated! Come check out the four amazing new murals on our walls by San Francisco artist Franklin Guardado . They're fresh, fun, and we are really proud of them. We're at 675 Lighthouse Avenue.

Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/27/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Join an Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery Workshop at Casey Starks Studio on Sunday, April 27, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $150. Register here.

In this class you'll learn general techniques including slab, pinch, and coil. Come with your ideas, play with clay, and make up to two pieces with Casey's help! Classes limited to 4 students.

Paint a Ceramic Egg at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/1/25
 
$45
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Paint a Ceramic Egg Workshop on Tuesday, April 1, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $55. Register on our website.

Looking for an easy and fun project to do with your pals? Come to the studio and paint a ceramic egg! No experience required.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/27/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, April 27, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience required.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
3/30/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, March 30, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience is required.

Make a Mug Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
3/30/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, March 30, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $150. Register online.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. This class is perfect for beginners - no experience necessary.