Meet three businesses in Wabash helping residents get creative

1. Make It Your Own Art Studio
24 W. Canal St.

Karen Eilts-Walter describes herself as a “wannabe artist,” deeply inspired by the artistry in her family. Her mom, aunt, and sister are artists, too. She began making ceramics in seventh grade at the Honeywell Center, and now, she enjoys making “whimsical and undefinable” pieces. She likes using clay slabs to make cheese boards, platters, and other trays. Eilts-Walter is working on opening an Etsy store for her pottery, Smiley Happy Pottery.


In 2001, she opened her business Make It Your Own Art Studioto give Wabash County residents and visitors a place to explore their own pottery, canvas, and board painting crafts. They offer artist-taught workshops and lessons on various other mediums for creators of all ages. During the summer, she and her sister host an art camp for children, as well.

“I offer a space where people can come in and not worry about a mess, not worry about a cleanup,” says Eilts-Walter. “I love when parents come and let their children do whatever they want. Parents let them pick their colors, and they might say, ‘Oh, this will be a mess!’ But it comes back this beautiful piece.”

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