Stephanie Dukat is originally from Depew, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. She graduated from Buffalo State College in 2011 with a BS in art education and a BFA in ceramics. In 2016, she received an MFA in ceramics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. In addition to her role as Craft Shop Coordinator, Stephanie maintains an active studio practice focusing on functional and sculpture ceramics. Her ceramics work explores nostalgic motifs of landscape and memory using clay, fibers, and printmaking. She is fortunate to make her work at her home studio in Ava, IL.