SHOWCASE 500 RINGS
Kristin's Ring Form: Contraption was selected to appear in the recently published "Showcase 500 Rings: New Directions in Art Jewelry " The book is part of the popular "500 Series" published by Lark Crafts and is juried by contemporary jewelry designer/educator/critic Bruce Metcalf. An early Amazon.com editorial review of the book references Kristin's work:

The book is currently available at your local bookstores and online. Learn more here.

METAL ARTIST'S WORKBENCH: DEMYSTIFYING THE JEWELER'S SAW
Available in a bookstore near you is Thomas Mann's highly anticipated new book, Metal Artist's Workbench: Demystifying the Jeweler's Saw. The book features Mann's expertise and projects, as well as the design, organization, and studio and workbench areas of various metal artists including Kristin. See a photo of the actual bench pin Kristin uses as well as The Guardian and a brief commentary featured in the book. 

Find out more about this book and see an excerpt here.

This is the eighth book that Kristin's work has been featured in. Don't know about the others? Catch up by visiting the Books section on Kristin's website.

AROUND 505: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST
Do you know what inspires Kristin? Check out the summer issue of Around 505 for the answer and a profile of Kristin. Included are Kristin's recent commission, Nancy and Mose, and photos of Kristin by Karen Kuehn - click here.

Portrait of Kristin in her studio with torch, pictured at left, is by Karen Kuehn. Look for a new book by Karen Kuehn, including photos of Kristin, in the not-too-distant future! For more photos of the photo shoot in the Diener studio, click here.

TAKE A LOOK AT PUBLIC ART
The Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Program is currently featuring Bird Girl's Search for Water: Eyeglasses in their ad in the ISEA2012 program of events. To see the ad and to learn more about the ISEA2012 Albuquerque conference and exhibition, click here.

PRIVATE CLASSES AND INTERNSHIPS
An internship is a pre-professional work experience that provides students, recent graduates, or those seeking to change careers with the opportunity to gain experience in the metalsmithing field. For students, internships also supplement academic classes and, in some cases, earn college credit. For AK, an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in art and entrepreneurship, it was a combination of both done through intensive work and study during 2 weeks in May.  The internship thru Diener Studio in conjunction with the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), resulted in some stunning work. 

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (TUSCALOOSA) STUDENT INTERNSHIP
Check out some of the jewelry/metalwork AK made during her time at the Diener Studio in the Private Classes and Internships section of Kristin's website - click here.
View more photos of AK at work in the studio - click here.

Private classes are available for those who require flexibility in scheduling, a focus on a specialized skill, or are simply interested in learning one-on-one. This is what Jamie from Lafayette, Louisiana did. After taking a beginning class she returned for 2 private classes to focus on the skills and topics she wanted to explore further: unusually-shaped stone setting, stone setting with and without soldering, how to design and have a customized logo stamp made, and guidance for setting up an effective, affordable and safe jewelry/metals workspace among others.
Learn more about Jamie and her work here.

ON BODY AND SOUL: CONTEMPORARY ARMOR TO AMULETS
The exhibit, in conjunction with publication of the book, On Body and Soul: Contemporary Armor to Amulets, the exhibition will open in March 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee at the National Metal Museum.  From there it will travel to various venues for a year.

Classes, workshops, private instruction, and open studio continue throughout the 2012 Summer, Fall, and Winter sessions. Open studio hours are available for those who have taken the Beginning Jewelry/Metals class and are interested in using the Diener Studio equipment, tools, and facility to create their own work in a positive, comfortable, and safety-minded environment. Saws, acetylene torch, silver solder, flux, foredom flex shaft, buffing machine, rolling mill, hammers, disc cutter, chasing and dapping tools are among the equipment available for use. For more information about upcoming open studio times or specialty equipment and materials available, please send an email to info@kristindiener.com.

New this summer are Youth Silversmithing and Etching Classes in the Diener Studio. These classes are tailored for ages 13 - 17 and offer a fun and safe environment to learn about creating jewelry and classical metalsmithing techniques. Ongoing classes and workshops are scheduled throughout the summer. Learn more about all classes and workshops offered here. For more information about arranging a private class with Kristin, please send an email to info@kristindiener.com.

Check out updates to Student Work and News continue to be made.

For those of you who consider the price of silver to be a hindrance, please note that Kristin specializes in lavish silversmithing and metal fabrication on an elegantly modest budget!  And your acquaintance with Diener Studio gains you access to discounts on metal, stones, tools, and supplies with local and national distributors.

COMMISSION
Check out the lovely and sweet, Nancy and Mose, Kristin's most recent commission that includes various personal treasures of Nancy. More information and images of the piece can be viewed here.

MARIPOSA GALLERY
Kristin's show of New Work at the wonderful Mariposa Gallery in Albuquerque is scheduled for October 2013 and her work is available on an ongoing basis.

SCA GALLERY
Kristin recently participated as an Invited Artist in the SCA Gallery exhibit, The Finite Passing of an Infinite Passion, which ran from June 5 through July 31 and was curated by Danielle Rae Miller and Laura Ratcliffe.

THOMAS MANN GALLERY
Kristin received a personal invitation to participate in the Triple Martini Show, where participating artists alter a stainless steel martini glass as they see fit.  The exhibition's opening party will be taking place during New Orleans' annual city-wide art celebration, Art for Art's Sake, Saturday, October 6. 

NEW GALLERY
Kristin's work is now at the new gallery, Blake & Co., in Orleans, MA.

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