Meet the Makers. Learn the Stories.
Experience Handcrafted Oxford.
Handcrafted in Oxford invites you to explore the people, places, and processes behind Oxford County’s vibrant maker community. Through thoughtfully designed Handcrafted Routes, visitors can learn, appreciate, purchase, and even take part in creating original handcrafted goods rooted in skill, creativity, and local culture. This inclusive touring experience celebrates makers who design and create with intention whether in studios, cooperatives, shops, events, or online. Each route highlights authentic, non‑replicable work and offers meaningful connections to the artists who bring Oxford’s creativity to life.
Hit the road and visit stops organized by craft, discovering the history and how it has evolved over the years. Interested in more than one? Craft your own route by geographic area, combining multiple crafts and the inter-woven stories of Oxford's makers.
Oxford's Handcrafted Stories
Learn the stories of Oxford County's handcraft culture that is woven from generations of skill, creativity, and collaboration.
Quilting
Quilting weaves together history, memory, and collaboration, revealing how…
Pottery
Pottery in Oxford connects earth to artistry, where time‑honoured techniques and…
Architecture
Oxford’s architectural story includes a rare home inspired by the ideals championed…
Woodworking
Woodworking in Oxford reflects generations of skill passed hand to hand, transforming…
Looking to grab and go? Handcrafted Itineraries
Celebrating Earth Day Year-Round in Oxford County
- 19 min read
Earth Day, which is formally observed on April 22 nd annually, can conceivably be every day when you think about it. Here…
Farm Fields to Cheese Wheels in Blandford-Blenheim
- 3 min read
Looking for cheesemakers, farm fun, and fresh eats? Explore Blandford-Blenheim using this Cheese Trail itinerary. About…
A Dairy Detour through Gunn's Hill
- 3 min read
Looking for sweet treats, cheese tours, & hands-on fun? Explore Gunn's Hill using this Cheese Trail trip…
A Grate Day in Woodstock
- 3 min read
Looking for shops, restaurants, and craft beer? Explore Woodstock using this Cheese Trail trip itinerary. About this…
Get Cheesy in Ingersoll
- 2 min read
Looking for a history, shops, & big flavours? Explore Ingersoll using this Cheese Trail trip itinerary. About this…
A Dairy Good Time in Tillsonburg
- 3 min read
Looking for chocolatey treats, artsy activities, & cheese makers? Explore Tillsonburg and area using this Cheese Trail…
Crafts, Cuisine, and Culture
- 6 min read
Looking for a trip with crafty stops, local cuisine and unique stories? Explore these stops on the Only in Tillsonburg…
Friends, Food and Fun
- 6 min read
Looking for a trip with fun stops, delicious eats and tasty treats? Explore these stops on the Only in Tillsonburg route…
Sweet Trails & Dairy Tales
- 2 min read
Looking for a trip with sweet treats, cheese tours, & hands-on fun? Explore Gunn's Hill and area using this trip…
Cheese 101: Museum, Makers & More
- 4 min read
Looking for a trip with history, shops, & big flavours? Explore Ingersoll and area using this trip itinerary on…
From Cocoa to Curds
- 3 min read
Looking for a trip with chocolatey treats, artsy activities, & cheese makers? Explore Tillsonburg and area using this…
Cheese and Cheers
- 3 min read
Looking for a trip with shops, restaurants, and lots of cheese? Explore Woodstock using this trip itinerary on Saturdays…
Barns, Brews & Bites
- 3 min read
Looking for a trip of cheesemakers, farm fun, and local brews? Explore Blandford-Blenheim & Area using this trip…
Family Fun in Oxford County
- 8 min read
Looking for new experiences or to simply sit back and chill? Explore Oxford County. We have a trip that’s just your…
Fun Things to do with Grandchildren in Oxford County
- 3 min read
There's something so special about the connection between grandparents and grandchildren. Whether you see each other…
Hands-on Events
"Oh Canada!" Silent Auction
- Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre
- Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026
Farm Glamping
- Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life
- Jun 13, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Accommodations and Retreats
Find places to stay and retreats made for makers, like you.
Handcrafted Experiences
Try something new or deepen your connection to your craft, guided by a local maker.