This will be Arlene’s 8th year as an instructor at “The Great Bead Escape”.  She has very much enjoyed sharing her knowledge and craftsmanship with the students and making new friends at the retreat. Living in SE Florida for 18 years now, Arlene continues to teach at Palm Beach Gem and Mineral Society.  Her Cold Connection classes being among the most popular! She has also been an instructor at the 2019 EFMLS Wild Acres fall Retreat.  She can also be found in the 2022 William Holland Schedule.  She continues to advance her skills in all areas of Jewelry Making by experimentation and at William Holland Retreat in Georgia. You can see her expertise in the meticulous pieces she creates.  Arlene has created all new projects for her classes at 2023 Great Bead Escape.  If you have any questions on her classes, you may contact her at polka.girl4@yahoo.com.