LET’S DO EPIC SHIT!
Every week we host several workshops, events, and meetups for our feral community of crafty pals!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONTHLY MEETUPS + EVENTS
September Puzzle League Race + Puzzle Swap!
Monday September 28th, 2026
Last Monday of the month - $25 per team of 4 puzzlers
Doors open at 5:30pm - Start at 6p sharp!
Sign up with your team of four or less to compete to finish a 1000 piece puzzle first! Be the first to win and get a new puzzle of your choice as well as free Glitter Factory open studio craft passes!
WHAT TO BRING:
No supplies required - we'll have everything you need! You're welcome to bring food + bev but don't worry about anything else unless you have something specific you'd like to use in your project.
We will begin promptly at 6p but if you have to come in later we can get you caught up! No worries!
LOCATION + WHAT TO EXPECT:
501 SW 7th Suite M, Des Moines, IA 50309
3 blocks south of the Science Center on SW 7th
Our building is ADA accessible and we're able to accommodate most needs - please let us know in advance if there's anything you may need assistance with or an accommodation for! We design our workshops with accessibility down to about a 3rd grade level but absolutely happy to help adjust to meet any need!
Please email glitterfactory@imperfectinspiration.com if you have any questions about this workshop or anything else we do!
Every 3rd Monday - Drop in anytime 6-8p - Ages 14+ Welcome
Led by volunteers Sue + Jay - FREE
Come hang with some of our very first customers who have become friends and supporters of Glitter Factory DSM! Sue is an accomplished crocheter and is amazing at teaching and loves to chat about all things crafty! Jay is SO good with most stitchcraft and does SERIOUSLY cool things with cross stitch and embroidery!
We’re so excited to have the third Monday of every month with them leading the group! Come hang for inclusive, accessibility friendly craft hang time in crochet and hand stitch techniques! Feel free to bring your own projects or start a new beginner one here as well! Projects and supply availability will rotate and be limited so if there’s something you’re hoping to have on hand bring it with! :)
All Monday clubs are 14+ to keep the energy focused on learning and meeting new humans with the same interests!
Our building is ADA accessible and we're able to accomodate most needs - please let us know in advance if there's anything you may need assistance with or an accommodation for! We design our workshops with accessibility down to about a 3rd grade level but absolutely happy to help adjust to meet any need!
Please email glitterfactory@imperfectinspiration.com if you have any questions about this workshop or anything else we do!
Please sign Glitter Factory DSM safety waiver here prior to class!
Join us monthly at Glitter Factory DSM for a free junk journal meetup! Craft and create with other locals, peruse our collection of unique vintage and weird ephemera, and spend some time unplugged from the real world while hanging with your favorites!
Every 1st Monday — Drop in anytime 6-8p
Ages 14+ Welcome - Led by craft staff Nichole + Sarah!
Unhinged Team Trivia Night
6:30p - 8:30p - adults only
Doors open at 6p
Free with a suggested donation to the factory - Max team size 6 people
Join us for a chaotic, adult-focused night of bedlam that replaces boring history and geography questions with pop-culture curveballs, absurd meme culture, dirty humor, and feral challenges. Let's get weird.
WHAT TO BRING:
No supplies required - we'll have everything you need! You're welcome to bring food + bev but don't worry about anything else unless you have something specific you'd like to use in your project.
We will begin trivia promptly at 6:30p!
LOCATION + WHAT TO EXPECT:
501 SW 7th Suite M, Des Moines, IA 50309
3 blocks south of the Science Center on SW 7th
Our building is ADA accessible and we're able to accomodate most needs - please let us know in advance if there's anything you may need assistance with or an accommodation for! We design our workshops with accessibility down to about a 3rd grade level but absolutely happy to help adjust to meet any need!
Please email glitterfactory@imperfectinspiration.com if you have any questions about this workshop or anything else we do!