Since Heidi Yribar opened her workshop/kitchen, Antsy Nancy, at 5655 E. River Rd, folks have been discovering their inner creativity. Cooking classes, charcuterie board tutorials, homemade sangria — you name it. A lot is happening at Antsy Nancy and they’re expanding into a second location inside the Tucson Mall.

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance’s (SAACA) Catalyst Creative Collective, a space that has more than 14,000 square feet of cooking, craft, and event space, has teamed up with Antsy Nancy to bring their classes to 4500 N. Oracle Rd. #110.

“The opportunity to partner with SAACA provides an ideal solution as we look to grow and expand our reach,” said Yribar. “I’m being provided a testing ground for opening a second location without the overhead and capital requirements typically associated. Not to mention the marketing resources SAACA provides and the additional exposure we’ll receive from a shared clientele. I’m absolutely thrilled.”

So, classes will still be held at the original spot on River Road — something the team will have no problem with.

Since Antsy Nancy opened in 2021, they’ve held classes at The Highlands, The Gallery, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, Skyline Country Club, La Paloma Country Club, Tucson Medical Center, Catalina Foothills School District (CARE), The Stone Canyon Club, and The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.

Now, with two permanent locations, it’s even easier to sharpen your skills!

“We are excited to welcome Antsy Nancy to CATALYST Creative Collective,” said Kevin Larkin, CATALYST Manager. “The variety of creative classes that they offer is such a great fit for the space, we can’t wait to start.”

Antsy Nancy has scheduled the following classes this Spring at the Tucson Mall location:

• March 14 at 6 p.m.: How to Make Limoncello with Glass Etching
• March 22 at 3 p.m: How to Decorate Easter Cookies with Royal Icing
• April 6 at 5:30 p.m.: How to Make Sushi
• April 13 at 3 p.m.: How to Make French Macarons
• May 3 at 6 p.m.: How to Make Artisanal Pizza
• May 11 at 11 a.m.: Mommy & Me Princess Tea Party

“Assuming these six classes go well, which we are already seeing a great response, we hope to offer our best-selling, Weekly Summer Camps for kids ages six to 14, from the Tucson Mall location,” said Yribar.

Perks for Tucson Foodie Insiders

Also, don’t forget! If you’re a Tucson Foodie Insider, you can get $20 off of a class within the Tucson Foodie app. For more information, visit insiders.tucsonfoodie.com.

Antsy Nancy is located at 5655 E. River Rd. #101 and classes start on March 14 at the new Tucson Mall location, 4500 N. Oracle Rd. #110. To learn more about classes at Antsy Nancy, visit antsynancy.com.

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