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Antsy Nancy’s Summer Camp: Baking, Cake Decorating & More

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Antsy Nancy’s Summer Camp: Baking, Cake Decorating & More

Apr 10, 20253 min read

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 other day, Heidi Yribar, the creative mind behind the DIY workshops, announced this year’s Summer Camps — six weeks of fun and creativity. There’s going to be cake decorating, French baking, a spa week, breakfast baking, arts and crafts, and “baking around the world” classes.

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(Photo courtesy of Antsy Nancy)

“Get ready for hands-on learning, delicious treats, and unforgettable memories,” Yribar shared. “Spots are limited, so don’t wait — sign up today!”

Therefore, classes have limited spots available.

Keep scrolling to check out the full six-week schedule.

Cake Decorating Week

June 2 – 6

“Let them eat cake! But first, they must learn to bake, level, crumb coat, and decorate it. In this class, we will learn cake decorating basics and work with multiple cake tips to learn piping techniques. We will also work with buttercream frosting, chocolate ganache, candy melts, and fondant.”

Book a class.

French Baking Week

June 9 – 13

Bonjour mon petit chefs! This week we will focus on the top 5 French pastries: Palmiers, Madeleines, Croissants, Macarons, and Chocolate Eclairs.

Book a class.

Spa Week

June 16 – 20

“If you love to pamper yourself with the best smelling and most luxurious products but hate waiting for your birthday or special occasions to ask for them, this camp is for you! You’ll learn how to make the most luxe spa products at home, at a fraction of the cost.”

Book a class.

Breakfast Baking Week

June 23 – 27

“What could be better than a dessert disguised as breakfast? Each day we’ll bake up delicious breakfast treats from scratch.”

Book a class.

Cake Decorating Week

July 7 – 11

“Monday-Wednesday, the students will practice their skills. Then, on Thursday, they will design on paper what they want their cake to look like, bake their cake, and create candy melt designs. On Friday, students will complete their masterpieces with the skills they learned throughout the week.”

Book a class.

French Baking Week

July 14 – 18

“Bonjour mon petit chefs! This week we will focus on the top five French pastries: Palmiers, Madeleines, Croissants, Macarons, and Chocolate Eclairs.”

Book a class.

Arts & Crafts Week

July 21 – 25

“Are you ready for some Pin-worthy fun? We’re looking for the kiddos who love to craft. We’ll work with multiple mediums this week to create one-of-a-kind treasures.”

Book a class.

Baking Around the World

July 28 – August 1

“Campers will enjoy making desserts from around the globe. Our ‘Baking Around the World Camp’ is designed to compliment our afternoon ‘Cooking Around the World’ session.”

Book a class.

“My slogan is ‘Antsy Nancy does it all … and so can you!’”, said Yribar, who named her business after Nancy Rutherford, AKA her Aunt Nancy. “That’s how Aunt Nancy always made me feel and what I hope to replicate for our students in every Antsy Nancy class.”

Antsy Nancy is located at 5655 E. River Rd., #101. To learn more about classes at Antsy Nancy and to register, visit antsynancy.com.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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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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