Celebrating creativity, healing, and connection.
Steel Pony began as the creative collaboration of Joanne Litz and Dennis Wolk—a husband-and-wife duo blending fashion, artistry, and intention. Joanne, a seasoned designer and Reiki Master, leads the clothing collections with a soulful approach to design, while Dennis brings his background in visual merchandising to life through specialty dyeing techniques and artisan handbags.
Since launching in 1992 with a focus on eco-friendly fabrics and small-batch production, they’ve remained committed to creating with care—for people and the planet.
What started as a beloved boutique in Philadelphia’s Fabric District has since evolved into a full lifestyle brand, expanding beyond wearable art into journals, meditation tools, and creative courses.
Today, Steel Pony is a destination for those seeking not just beautiful things, but meaningful ones—designed to nurture self-expression, healing, and everyday rituals.
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Explore self-paced courses, creative guides, and healing tools designed to nurture your growth—inside and out.
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Slow Stitch Fabric Journal Course – A 5-Day Creative Journey
Discover the meditative art of slow stitching in this free, beginner-friendly course designed to help you unwind, express yourself, and create a meaningful fabric journal.
Over five days, you'll receive daily lessons that guide you through simple, mindful stitching techniques—no prior sewing experience needed.
What You'll Learn:
Step-by-step instructions to create your own fabric journal.
Mindful practices to reduce stress and enhance creativity.
Tips for incorporating personal fabrics and embellishments.
Course Details:
Format: Online, self-paced lessons accessible anytime.
Duration: 5 days, with a new lesson each day.
Materials Needed: Basic fabric scraps, needle, thread, and optional embellishments.
Embrace the joy of creating something beautiful with your hands. Join our community of makers and start your slow stitching journey today.
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Mindful Stitching 101: Transform Your Life in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Embrace the calming practice of mindful stitching with this beginner-friendly online course. Designed for busy women seeking a meaningful balance between creativity and self-care, this course guides you through daily 15-minute sessions that help you rediscover calm, focus, and joy.
What You'll Gain:
Rediscover Calm and Focus: Engage in meditative stitching practices that promote relaxation and mental clarity.
Reignite Your Creativity: Explore simple projects that inspire self-expression and artistic growth.
Build a Meaningful Self-Care Practice: Integrate intentional stitching into your daily routine as a form of self-nurturing.
Course Highlights:
Flexible Online Access: Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to all lessons via our website's "Members Area."
Daily Lessons with Practice Projects: Each lesson includes an optional quick project to reinforce your learning and creativity.
Instant Symbolic Stitching Guide: Enhance your practice with a downloadable guide that provides easy-to-follow references for incorporating powerful symbols, mindful stitches, and intentional colors into your embroidery.
No prior sewing experience is needed—just a willingness to slow down and stitch with intention. Materials required include basic fabric scraps, thread, needles, and any embellishments you'd like to use.
Join us in this transformative journey and experience how just 15 minutes a day can lead to a more centered and creative life.
Rooted in Meaning, Built for Belonging
Community That Uplifts
Connect with others who value intention, artistry, and soulful living—online and in person.
Courses That Nourish
Explore workshops and tools designed to inspire reflection, growth, and creative healing.
Clothing That Speaks
Wearable art made in small batches with eco-conscious fabrics, made to move with your spirit.
Gather here, grow together.
Gather here, grow together.
At Steel Pony, community isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we live and nurture every day. Whether you’ve been with us since the early boutique days or just discovered our world, there’s a place for you here. '
This is a space for artists, healers, seekers, and everyday souls to come together in shared values of intention, expression, and slow living.
We believe in learning from each other, lifting each other up, and creating room for honest, heart-centered connection. From workshops and creative gatherings to online conversations and in-store experiences, everything we do is rooted in the belief that we grow stronger—deeper—together.
A space for storytelling, style, and soulful living—crafted to connect, uplift, and spark curiosity.
