Claudia Bennett’s

I am a member of PAA.  I entered my paintings in two art shows at the Government

center in Placerville during the fall of 2019 and 2022.  I enjoyed the experience and meeting members of PAA. 

I am also a member of Once Upon A Canvas in Benicia.  I take art classes using acrylics with Charles White, who is the instructor there. I also have my art on display for sale. 

I was honored as Artist of the Month in September 2021. My inspiration for my paintings comes from the places I have visited and flowers that I have grown in my garden. I take photos and paint from them recreating wonderful memories. 

In April of 2022, I entered a juried art show in Benicia with other students in my class.  I received a blue ribbon for Best of Show for my acrylic painting of The South Fork of the American River! 

In August of 2021, members of Once Upon A Canvas participated in a Peddler’s Fair on First street in Benicia, selling our art. 

After teaching children how to sew by hand through local Parks and Recreation summer programs in the Sacramento area, I decided to write and self-Publish my Sew What? Sew Anything! sewing book for children in 1988.  It teaches children how to cut out patterns, pin and hand sew five easy projects.  I sold them to stores in the Sacramento area such as The Teacher’s Exchange and The Report Card.

When my husband and I moved to Coloma, in 1993, I proposed my sewing classes to the Placerville Recreation and Parks district and taught for many years during the summers. 

I enjoy participating in local craft fairs, selling my art, sewing books and items I have sewn.  I enjoy meeting and talking with customers who are interested in my work.