Hygge Market 2025

Saturday, February 22, 2025 Unique Artist & Maker Goods Embrace Cozy With Us This Winter!

All are invited to join us at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center for our first-ever Hygge Market on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  This event will focus on handmade goods by local and regional Artists & Makers, with a focus on hygge-themed items.

Hygge is defined as "a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."  Hygge is a way of life for Danes that embodies a sense of coziness, simplicity, and being present.

2025 Hygge Artists & Makers

• Cheryl Bannes - metal stuff
• Crafty Chaos - fiber arts & natural health products
• Farmhouse Bakery - baked goods
• Free Soul Candle Co - candles & diffusers
• Gen Keranen - fiber arts
• Homes Great Lakes - candles
• Lindsay Kennedy - block prints & fresh krumkaka
• NYM Sit 'n' Stitch - fiber arts
• Sunnyside Treats - baked goods
• Travelin' Storyseller - hygge-themed books

Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a Danish concept that represents coziness, comfort, and contentment. It's about slowing down, enjoying the little things, and embracing moments of peace -- whether it's lighting a candle, snuggling under a blanket, or appreciating beautiful art. At the Hygge Market, we are embracing this feeling through art, creativity, and connection.

Sit 'n' Stitch Workshop

We are also hosting a Sit 'n' Stitch Workshop at the Hygge Market, open to all and free to attend! After you explore the market and discover handmade treasures, take some time to relax and unwind at our workshop. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this workshop is open to all skill levels. It's a perfect space to work on your current project, get inspired, and connect with fellow crafters in a welcoming environment. 

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 10 am - 3 pm
• Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center

Whether you're here to shop or stitch, we can't wait to welcome you to our cozy, creative atmosphere. Are you interested in participating or have any questions? Contact Emily at emily@kulcher.org. Questions? Call the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through an operating support grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.