# Event Details - **Event Name**: CANCELLED - Earthwork Songwriters Summit for Resilience - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Songwriters Summit for Resilience January 30 – February 1, 2026 Tickets: https://circlepinescenter.org/.../earthworks-songwriting.../ Hosted by: Earthwork Music • Buttermilk Jamboree • Circle Pines Center Celebrating 9 Years of Songs, Spirit, and Community About the Summit Step into a weekend where music becomes medicine. The Songwriters Summit for Resilience is a gathering for both seasoned songwriters and curious newcomers who feel the call to write songs that carry hope, truth, and the soul of our times.Together, we’ll explore the craft of songwriting as a force for healing and renewal — nurturing our creative wells so we can return home ready to inspire our own communities.Through hands-on workshops, co-writes, mentoring, and late-night jams, you’ll find new tools, new friends, and new songs waiting to be born. Enjoy nourishing meals, time in nature, and the warmth of a community that believes in the power of art to create change.Join us as we celebrate nine years of songs shared in circle — voices rising, hearts opening, and resilience growing stronger with every note. Reserve your spot and be part of this living tradition of music, meaning, and renewal. Earthwork Artist Facilitators Dede Alder Ben Traverse Audra Kubat Koro Kouyati With immaculate help from Nicholas James Thomasma Weekend Schedule Friday 3:00–6:00 pm — Arrival, registration, and settling in 6:00–6:30 pm — Dinner7:00–8:30 pm — Ain’t That News: Balladry as Journalism Ben Traverse 8:30–9:00 pm — Finding the Fun in Writing Koro Kouyati 9:00 pm — Facilitators Concert / Introductions and Open Mic Saturday 9:00–9:45 am — Breakfast1 0:30 am–12:00 pm — Power Through Authenticity and the Sing-Along Dede Alder 12:00–12:30 pm — The Power of the Pause Audra Kubat 12:30–1:15 pm — Lunch and chores 2:00–3:30 pm — Writing Things You Never Said But Always Felt Koro Kouyati 3:30–6:00 pm — Mentoring / Free Time / Healing Session with Dede 6:00–6:45 pm — Dinner 7:30–8:00 pm — Floating Verses and Folk Lyric Ben Traverse 8:00 pm — Jam and hang out Sunday 9:00–9:45 am — Breakfast 10:30 am–12:00 pm — Songs of Resistance: What More Can We Find Audra Kubat 12:00–12:30 pm — Lunch (followed by 30 minutes of chores) 1:00–3:30 pm — Song Share This schedule is subject to change. If you are interested in work exchange, please email info@circlepinescenter.net Workshop Descriptions Ain’t That News: Balladry as Journalism Friday, 7:00–8:30 pm | Ben Traverse Folk music has long been a vehicle for preserving historical and current events. Using traditional and popular reference points, we’ll explore how folk music functions as journalism and how that tradition can be carried into the 21st century. Finding the Fun in Writing Friday, 8:30–9:00 pm | Koro Kouyati Participants will be put into teams to play a songwriting game rooted in storytelling. We’ll explore unexpected inspiration — whether it’s an orange dancing in the sun or a hair day gone wrong. This workshop is spontaneous, playful, and freeing. Power Through Authenticity and the Sing-Along Saturday, 10:30 am–12:00 pm | Dede Alder Through a series of prompts, we’ll identify one or more of your life’s passions and missions, then transform them into sing-along anthems designed to empower both yourself and others to live fully into their purpose. The Power of the Pause: Taking Control Over Stage Fright Saturday, 12:00–12:30 pm | Audra Kubat This workshop focuses on delivery and the power of the pause. Through short exercises, we’ll practice turning anxiety into confidence, helping you feel more present and grounded during live performances. Writing Things You Never Said But Always Felt Saturday, 2:00–3:30 pm | Koro Kouyati This workshop focuses on stored grief and pain held in the body, especially the heart. As children, we freely express emotions; as adults, we’re often taught to suppress them. Vulnerability is not weakness — it’s strength.You’ll choose the depth of what you explore, whether it’s body image, loss, grief, or unspoken desires. Through original lyrics and melody, this workshop becomes both an ode to what was lost and a love letter to yourself. Transformational Breathwork Saturday, 4:00–5:30 pm | Dede Alder Use the power of your breath to enter a deeper state of awareness and release limiting fears stored in the body. Breathwork supports nervous system regulation, healing on all levels (mind, body, spirit), and access to deep inner knowing. Floating Verses and Folk Lyric Saturday, 7:30–8:00 pm | Ben Traverse Floating verses are a vibes-based folk tradition where verses aren’t tied to a single song. We’ll explore what makes them work and use the form as a creative vehicle to generate new material.Songs of Resistance: What More Can We Find Sunday, 10:30 am–12:00 pm | Audra Kubat This workshop examines a song you’ve already written. Through guided inquiry, we’ll explore what the lyrics are truly saying, what more can be uncovered, and how they might be refined. We’ll practice separating emotional attachment from the editing process, strengthening your critical lens while honoring the heart of the song. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/delton/cancelled-earthwork-songwriters-summit-for-resilience/200029394358307 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, music, art, entertainment, concerts, open-mic, health-wellness, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 47 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Delton - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Circle Pines Center - **lat**: 42.574061703519 - **long**: -85.458464865517 - **full address**: Circle Pines Center, 5501 Stewart Lake Trl, Delton, MI 49046, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CANCELLED - Earthwork Songwriters Summit for Resilience - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1a9fa575a971374d4c6056d96c33bd562e207508250e5651c1c0b6fadd6aeca2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcac7765-gmir?v=1769934113 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CANCELLED - Earthwork Songwriters Summit for Resilience being held? - **A:** CANCELLED - Earthwork Songwriters Summit for Resilience takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Circle Pines Center, 5501 Stewart Lake Trl, Delton, MI 49046, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CANCELLED - Earthwork Songwriters Summit for Resilience? - **A:** CANCELLED - Earthwork Songwriters Summit for Resilience is organized by Dede Alder. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CANCELLED - Earthwork Songwriters Summit for Resilience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Delton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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