COUNTERFLUX: DEFENSIVE ORNAMENT
Running in conjunction with the 2011 SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) Conference in Seattle, WA was the exhibit Counterflux: Defensive Ornament. This exhibition showcased work designed to protect and fortify wearers against the perils and flux of everyday life, and underlined the crucial safeguarding function of jewelry and other bodily ornament. Curator Suzanne Ramljak, a writer, art historian, and curator, is editor of Metalsmith magazine. She was formerly curator at the American Federation of Arts and editor of Sculpture magazine. Several pieces by Kristin, including Eyeball Pendant (pictured at left) were featured in the show during the month of May at the Gail Gibson Gallery. Other pieces included Feminine Protection.

Counterflux: Defensive Ornament and Kristin's metalwork continue on as part of a larger traveling exhibition, Protective Ornament: Amulet to Armor. The exhibit opens March 2013 at the National Metal Museum in Memphis, TN and coincides with publication of the book, by the same title, edited by Ramljak.

THOMAS MANN BOOK
Coming soon to a bookshelf near you is Thomas Mann's new book, Metal Artist's Workbench: Demystifying the Jeweler's Saw. The book features the design and organization of the studio areas of all your favorite metal artists including our very own Kristin Diener. Look for it in a bookstore this October.

For those of you who are not familiar with Thomas Mann, he was recently featured in the PBS broadcast of CRAFT IN AMERICA, which premiered this past May.  

This is the sixth book that Kristin's work has been featured in. Don't know about the other five? Visit the Books section on Kristin's website.

VAINGLORY
2010

STUDENT WORK
Marvel at Kristin's teaching prowess by viewing the new Student Work section in the website. The portfolio features a selection of work, conceived and fabricated in the Diener Studio Classes and Open Studios, that shows the range and talents of a few of Kristin's students. Stunning photography by Margot Geist. Prepare to be impressed and inspired to sign up for Kristin's next class!
To view the new Student Work section click here.

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.

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. For more information about arranging a private class with Kristin, please send an email to info@kristindiener.com.

Learn more about all classes and workshops offered this summer here.

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.

Like a good lemon meringue pie, ElzWear is sweet, fluffy, and tart. If you haven't checked it out yet, don't deprive yourself of this treat --- and take a look at this photo of the shoetastic Liz Dineen wearing Kristin's beautiful Midsummer Night's Dream necklace.

Keep your eyes out and get your hands on the July 2011 issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine which features work and comments by Kristin.

Carpe diem! View Kristin's resumé here.

Ongoingly, check out Kristin's work at Mariposa Gallery in Nob Hill, and view a new tidbit at the Talisman: Amulet Invitational at the Cellar Door Gallery in August.

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