Drop in anytime between 9am and 10pm the first Wednesday of every month and experience coworking for yourself.

Can’t make our open coworking days but want to learn more? Drop us a line to set up a tour.

Click! Photography

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!

The Business Record

Living Downtown Des Moines

Star 102.5 Blog

We’ve been on the news:

KCCI

KDSM

And on the radio:

IPR

The Big Dream Gathering will be at Impromptu Studio on November 5th and 12th from 6-8 pm both nights.

“After a year of relative isolation in an office suite, I have enjoyed having others around to talk to throughout the day, and am finding myself to be much more productive. (Apparently being holed-up by myself day after day was getting to me.)” – Chris Punke, FocalPoint Blog

Read more about his experience so far at his company blog.

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.

For start-ups, or stepping it up – work, learn, share and connect with Des Moines’ only true coworking community.

Impromptu Studio is a coworking community in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. We’re located on the 2nd floor at 300 SW 5th Street, just south of MLK near the Science Center and Art 316. We’re generally open Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm and Wednesdays until 10pm. We also host many events, luncheons, workshops, user groups and speakers.

As Iowa’s first home for coworking, we’re proud to have inspired others with the spirit of coworking and led the way in igniting growth in Iowa’s technology scene. From user groups and Startup Weekends to community events like Ignite: Des Moines and the Movement Bash, Impromptu Studio is more than just desks and chairs – it’s a passionate community of individuals who work hard, play hard, and love what they do.

Different spaces and groups define coworking in different ways, but we think the Coworking Wiki says it well: “coworking is cafe-like community/collaboration space for developers, writers and independents”. Imagine that a cool, Silicon Valley-style workspace and your favorite little coffeeshop had a baby – that’s Impromptu Studio. Coworking is so much more than desks and offices. We’re passionate about individuals, their goals, and the community that bringing them together creates.

Thinking start-up? Start smarter. We have people who’ve been there, resources to make it more affordable, and the networking and connections you need to hit the ground running. Already freelancing? Work harder at Impromptu. Professional resources at your fingertips in an environment that appreciates hard work, not just socializing.

Impromptu Studio opened its doors in August of 2008. It was founded by Dan and Abbie Shipton, a husband and wife team. Dan is a father, software developer and CEO of BitMethod. Abbie is a mother and an architect. Dan and Abbie also founded Charlie Shipton, a baby and mascot of Impromptu Studio.