Play Full Ground is sustained through a community of practice
— a network of students, families, collaborators, and supporters who engage with the work in different ways over time.
This is not a membership structure, but an evolving field of participation.
People enter, contribute, observe, support, and return in ways that shift and change.
Community of Practice
Forms of Participation
Participation in this practice may take many forms:
engaging in studio learning environments
following and reflecting on the work over time
contributing to collaborative projects
participating in conversations and events
supporting access for others
What happens when strangers collaborate?
sharing resources, ideas, and connections
Each form contributes to the continuity of the practice in different ways.
What This Sustains
A community of practice makes it possible for:
-
long-term creative learning to unfold
-
young people to explore ideas without fixed outcomes
-
collaborative and participatory projects to evolve over time
-
a space for experimentation, attention, and inquiry to remain open
The practice continues because it is collectively held.
Ways to Contribute
If you feel connected to this work, there are many ways to contribute to its continuation.
-
Become a supporter
-
Shop artist-made works and publications
-
Share the practice with others
Not all participation is visible or transactional.
Some forms of engagement happen through attention, encouragement, dialogue, and long-term relationship with the work.
This practice continues through many kinds of participation.
Collaborator
Emily Gottlieb
Emily is an environmental education consultant, artist, and ecologist who weaves creativity and science into dynamic public programs. Her work has taken her from California to Hawaii, Alaska, and Argentina, where she has led environmental education and research initiatives. She lives with her family in Seaside, CA, and when she’s not developing programs, you’ll find her climbing mountains with her watercolor paints, traipsing around tide pools, and riding ocean waves.
Our Supporters.
We are grateful to the organizations, individuals, and collaborators who have joined us on this journey. Their support helps Play Full Ground continue to be a vibrant, evolving learning community.
Original Artwork
Support the studio by purchasing original artwork created for Play Full Ground.
Every piece directly contributes to sustaining our programs and community.
Dream Lab at Play Full Ground
550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E
Monterey, CA 93940
hello@playfullground.com
Want to Dream Together?
Every meaningful project begins with a question, a conversation, or a shared dream.
Join our community of learners, families, artists, and collaborators. Receive occasional updates about Dream Lab, community projects, events, and creative explorations.