# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Writing Without Words: On Gesture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Sundress Academy for the Arts Presents Writing Without Words: On Gesture
 
Knoxville, TN— The Sundress Academy for the Arts is excited to present “Writing Without Words: On Gesture,” a workshop led by Stacey Balkun on Wednesday, May 13th from 6:00-7:30 PM EST. This event will be held over Zoom. Participants can access the event at tiny.utk.edu/sundress (password: SAFTA).

As writers, our medium is words: written or spoken; mumbled or sung. We share language with other genres—like music and theatre—but what other tools do these media have in conjunction with words, and how can we learn from them? In this generative workshop, we will expand our understanding of our art form and craft our own poetry or short prose pieces that are driven by more-than-words.

Drawing inspiration from instrumental songs, mime acts, and experimental poetry, we will devote the majority of our session to studying gesture: a vital tool for every art form. We will consider artistic examples ranging from the band Daikaiju to the painter Kay Sage as we engage in conversation and participate in low-stakes, wordless activities designed to spark our imaginations, before quietly writing with the guidance of a prompt, with an opportunity to share.

While there is no fee to participate in this workshop, those who are able and appreciative may make donations directly to Stacey Balkun via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2796032022806528335&created=1763653448 or Paypal: staceymbalkun@gmail.com

Stacey Balkun is the author of Sweetbitter and co-editor of Fiolet & Wing. Her creative and critical work has appeared in Attached to the Living World, Best New Poets, Mississippi Review, and several other volumes. Stacey holds a PhD in Literature from the University of Mississippi, Oxford, where she was awarded the Holdich Scholar Award, and an MFA in Poetry from Fresno State. She has been granted fellowships and grants from the Modern Language Association, PEN America, and the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation in support of her writing.  Stacey teaches online for The Poetry Barn and the University of New Orleans.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/powell-tennessee/writing-without-words-on-gesture/200029953097813
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, music, fine-arts, theatre, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Powell, Tennessee
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 195 Tobby Hollow Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931-6122, United States, Powell, Tennessee

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Writing Without Words: On Gesture being held?
  - **A:** Writing Without Words: On Gesture takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Online event, 195 Tobby Hollow Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931-6122, United States, Powell, Tennessee.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Writing Without Words: On Gesture?
  - **A:** Writing Without Words: On Gesture is organized by Sundress Academy for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Writing Without Words: On Gesture 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 Powell, Tennessee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Writing Without Words: On Gesture sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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