Our first field trip of this Fall was to Fallbrook, for a beautiful and inspiring show titled "Art of the Earth," and then across the street to the Gem and Mineral Society. Art Center Director Mary Perhacs gave our small group an informative tour of the many pieces on display in their ever-changing gallery and explained how each artist used materials from the earth (soil, rock, oil, etc.) to create the art. The kids enjoyed getting up close to the artwork, which included delicate and strong ceramics, paintings, stonecarving, glass, and even a marionette puppet. A favorite piece was a ceramic sculpture that survived last year's Fallbrook fires and gained interesting new texture in the high heat.
The kids loved the glow-in-the-dark display at the Gem and Mineral Society, along with learning which gems and minerals have been found in the local area. After our visits downtown, we met at Live Oak Park for a picnic under the oaks.
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