The show, Protective Ornament, in conjunction with the publication of the book, On Body and Soul: Contemporary Armor to Amulets, will open May 31, 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee at the National Metal Museum.  From there it will travel to Tacoma Art Museum and various venues through February of 2015.

Kristin's Eyeball Pendant (at left), is featured on the cover of the book.  Get your copy now! The book is available for order via Amazon. This is Kristin's eighth book to have work included in it.

Suzanne Ramljak, current editor of Metalsmith Magazine and former editor of Sculpture Magazine, is the author and curator of the show.

Learn more about the pieces, all featured at the left of this newsletter, and included in this exhibit and the book. 
Click on any image to learn more, plus Henna Hand.

MORE THAN TURQUOISE: Fashion, Lifestyle & A Taste of New Mexico

Self proclaimed fashionista, proud turquoise obsessive, bona fide New Mexican and blogger, More Than Turquoise's Jamie Lewinger, has done a beautiful write-up of Kristin in her February 2014 entry, She ROCKS the heavy metal.

Check out her blog, learn about the many facets of fashion and style in the Land of Enchantment, and read up on Kristin yourself here:
She ROCKS the heavy metal

THE HIGHWAY IS MY HOME: A blog on inspiring people and places for
the aging hipster

Amsterdam, Netherlands Documentary Makers and Travel Addicts Saskia and Bart are preparing for a new adventure. To share the stories of inspiring 50+ people and visit inspiring places.  They maintain the highly entertaining travel and culture blog featuring art, food, music, fashion and more. Check out their interview with Kristin on career, food, and aging here:
Kristin Diener, jewelry maker and metal smith

View Kristin's newest work from her show, LUSCIOUS, here.

CLASSES, Classes, classes!

Ongoing and New Classes! Group and Private. Intro to Silversmithing/Jewelry/Small Metals, Continuing & Advanced Silversmithing/Jewelry/Small Metals, Cold Connections & Riveting, Etching, Waxworking for Lost Wax Casting, Enameling: Kiln-Fired and Torch Fired, Repousse', Gravity Pour and Cuttlebone Casting, Stone Setting:  Bezel, Prong and Tube Settings, Unusual Shapes, "Cage" Settings, Successful High Temperature Silver Soldering, Flexible Shaft Use, Patina/Oxidizing, Reticulation, Marriage of Metals, Cupping Burs, Reticulation, Sawing & Piercing, Chasing/Texturing/Stamping, Findings, Chainmaking, Discing, Dapping, and More!

Check out updates to student work Student Portfolio.

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