TEEN TAKEOVER

Crafting the Future's Teen Takeover is a week-long art intensive program that provides immersive craft workshops and activities for teen artists of color

Program Highlights

CTF x Ox-Bow

Teen Takeover 2026

SAVE THE DATES!

We're excited to host this year’s CTF Teen Takeover at Ox-Bow in Saugatuck, Michigan from July 5-11, 2026!

INCLUDING:

2 DAILY CRAFT WORKSHOPS

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

ALL EXPENSES COVERED INCL TRAVEL, ROOM & BOARD, and MATERIALS

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We have just sent out invitations to our partners!

This Summer we are excited to gather dozens of teen artists for new craft explorations on the beautiful Ox-Bow campus in Saugatuck, Michigan.

All workshops will be led and assisted by instructors and teaching assistants selected by CTF and Ox-Bow with the goal of providing high quality, enriching and inspiring craft education for all participants. Workshops will take place in the glass, printing, fibers and metals studios at Ox-Bow. Student participants, chaperones, teaching assistants and CTF staff will reside on campus for the duration of the program and all meals will be provided.

Participation is invitation-only and FREE for all participants.

Last day to register is March 1st using forms provided by your local art organization. Email che@craftingthefuture.org with any questions.

A Zoom info session will be held on Wednesday, February 11th from 6:30-8:00pm CST. The info session will be recorded and made available here.

Join the Information Session