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.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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