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Sneak Peek of the Spring Classes at Antsy Nancy

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Sneak Peek of the Spring Classes at Antsy Nancy

Feb 22, 20242 min read

Either you didn’t want to go shopping for all the ingredients you’d need or maybe you went out and bought all the ingredients — spending a small fortune. When you take a class at Antsy Nancy, all you need to do is register, show up, and have a great time learning something new.

The original spot, located at 5655 E. River Rd., opened its doors in 2021 and now there’s a second location coming soon to 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.

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(Photo courtesy of Antsy Nancy)

Sneak Peek of Spring Classes

  • Bread-Making Classes: Antsy Nancy’s baking lineup includes a bread-making series. Last month, customers learned to make bread boules that could filled with dips or soups. On Saturday, February 24, a Bagel Making class is taking place, and right in time for Easter brunch, an English Muffin Bread making class with a complimentary Mimosa Bar for students 21 years and older.
  • Easter Fun: They have several fun Easter classes, including Cookie Decorating with Royal Icing at the original Antsy Nancy Location and the new Tucson Mall Location. Also, a Hippity Hop Bunny Cake, made with homemade fondant. Lastly, River Center is sponsoring a FREE Bunny Blast, Easter event on March 16.

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

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At 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.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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