In-Person Workshops
July 16–18, 2026 • Hilton Head Island, SC
Glowing Citrus
Join me as I teach my approach to painting glowing citrus. You’ll learn how back-lighting creates drama and luminous color, and how to handle those effects with confidence. Each morning, I’ll demonstrate key principles while painting from life, talking through my decisions from start to finish. In the afternoons, you’ll paint from life as I give individual guidance. Learn principles you can apply to many subjects.
This workshop is best suited for intermediate to advanced painters.
August 6–8, 2026 • Lee's Summit, MO
Painting the Portrait
Set your portraits up for success with my clear, repeatable approach. I'll address common frustrations like flat form and muddy color by focusing on simple shapes, accurate value, and clean color mixing. Each morning, I’ll demonstrate my process step by step while painting from life, explaining my decisions from start to finish. In the afternoons, you’ll paint models from life with my one-on-one guidance.
"Some workshops leave you with a happy feeling for days afterwards and this is the case with our recent 3 day Painting the Portrait in Oil with Adam Clague! Adam is not only a great painter but wonderful teacher and super nice person. It was a great 3 days with lots of learning and painting! —Jeanie S., Workshop host
"I love how Adam teaches in a calm, peaceful and logical manner. I personally have had my greatest growth in skill by his instruction."
— Desiree Y.
"I attended some of Adam's workshops, and immediately afterward, I started selling a whole lot more paintings. The difference was like night and day."
—Jacqueline D.
"Taking one of Adam's workshops was not only an art learning experience but a relaxed and enjoyable one. His demos were very informative, a true reflection of his talent and his command of the oil medium."
— John U.
"Adam is a truly gifted artist, as confirmed by the many top awards he has received. He is a compassionate instructor, who openly shares his wealth of knowledge with his students. His observations and guidance are presented in understandable language with great empathy." —Teddy J.