On Thursday May 28, 2009 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm Dan Welk from Click! Photography will be guiding participants through digital photography so participants can start taking spectacular pictures.

The workshop will be split into two parts: The first hour will focus on general photography principles and how they apply to “point and click” digital cameras. The second hour will focus on more advanced techniques and how to harness the power of DSLR cameras.

Sign up on Upcoming to reserve your spot today! Oh, and bring your digital camera along to the workshop!

Click! Photography is holding their first ever Quick Clicks! Holiday portrait special!  Click! is offering $10 sessions in a studio setting with holiday decor and the fun and relaxed atmosphere of a Click! photo experience which is happening here at Impromptu Studio. Click! held their first set of sessions last weekend and it was a great time. Big lovable dogs, nice people, and holiday cheer.

Grab your family and pets this weekend and head over for a great way to jump-start the holiday season! You can choose from three different unique Click! designed 5×7″ photo cards and take advantage of specials on print prices too! Session bookings can be made for Saturday December 6 from 10am – 4pm. You can call Click! Photography at  (515) 229-2825 to get your session booked.

Dan Welk from Click! has graciously offered to waive the $10 session fee if you are participating in ActionCamp (which is also taking place this weekend at Impromptu Studio). So grab your spouse or significant other, give back to the community, and cross Holiday pictures off your todo list this weekend!

Des Moines Web Geeks held their kickoff meeting at Impromptu Studio on Thursday, August 14. The meeting was also the inaugural event for Impromptu Studio. Des Moines Web Geeks is a group of web professionals and enthusiasts who meet to share and discuss their ideas. The first meeting included a presentation about Django framework and an adhoc session discussing the latest and greatest trends.  With over twenty people in attendance the meeting was a success for both Des Moines Web Geeks and Impromptu Studio.  The experience has provided us with ideas to improve our space for future events.

Impromptu Studio would like to thank Chris Punke of Focal Point, and Jeremy Harrington of Crawl Space Media for their help.

A recording of the meeting is available at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/635045.

Impromptu Studio has two membership plans available. Stay lean and mean with Mobile Coworking or set-up shop with Desk Coworking. Both plans take advantage of the shared amenities and fun community at Impromptu. Come try it out for yourself – coworking is always free the first Wednesday of every month.

Impromptu is open for coworking Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm and Wednesdays until 10pm.

Shared Amenities

• Coffee, tea, and water
• First come, first serve conference tables and whiteboards
• Lounge space
• Kitchenette area with shared sink, microwave, refrigerator
• Wi-Fi Internet Access
• Mail and package delivery with a three month commitment
• Lockers available to rent ($20/month)
• Free black and white printing, scanning, and copying
• Library of business, creative and instructional books and magazines
• Board games and video games when it’s time to kick back
• Hold an impromptu meeting in unreserved conference rooms
• Chance to be featured in Impromptu marketing efforts, including the website, newsletter, and press releases
• Add your business cards or brochures to the information rack

Mobile Coworking

• $50/month
• Unlimited Daily Access
• Month-to-month commitment
• Open tables and desks to cowork from
• Pay by check on the first of the month or get billed through Paypal subscription
  Ready to go? Subscribe through Paypal and come on out.

Desk Coworking

• $175/month
• Minimum 3-month commitment
• 24/7 keyed access
• Desk and chair included – you can bring your own chair if you’d like!
• Pay by check on the first of the month or set up a Paypal subscription

Does all this interest you? Drop us a line for a tour, a visit, to sign up or to learn more.