His cousin Roel Hessels Hommema, and his friend Rinse Bearts Gelder were taught in Hijum. Later Arjen regularly worked with instrument maker and farmer Sieds Johannes Rienks of Hallum.
His cousin Roel Hessels Hommema, and his friend Rinse Bearts Gelder were educated in Hijum. Later Arjen frequently collaborated with instrument maker and farmer Sieds Johannes Rienks of Hallum.