Garrity Tools

Overview

Garrity Tools is a worker-owned cooperative that designs and manufactures handcrafted pottery tools from hardwood. The company specializes in tools used by potters to shape clay and serves a global customer base through direct online sales and select retail partnerships. The brand positions itself around sustainability, offering tools made from renewable hardwood with no microplastics and compostable materials.

History

Founded in 2018, Garrity Tools began as a pottery tool manufacturer in St. Louis, Missouri. The company transitioned to a worker-owned cooperative model in 2022, marking a significant shift in its organizational structure. Since the transition, the company has expanded through new relationships with ceramic suppliers and grown its direct-to-consumer presence via online sales and social media engagement.

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Manufacturing

Garrity Tools handcrafts all pottery tools in-house in St. Louis, Missouri using hardwood. Production is managed by the worker-owned cooperative team, maintaining full control over quality and materials.

Notable Products

• Assorted Set of 4 Pottery Tools - Curated collection of essential clay shaping tools for potters
• Hardwood Pottery Tool Collection - Individual handcrafted tools designed for various clay shaping techniques

Reputation

Garrity Tools is recognized within the pottery community for its commitment to sustainability and artisan craftsmanship. The brand appeals to environmentally conscious potters who value handmade products and renewable materials. As a relatively young worker-owned cooperative, the company has built a dedicated following through its online community and direct engagement with customers, though it remains a niche player compared to larger pottery supply manufacturers.