from The Mead School — Stamford, Connecticut

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Biography

Adam Ellyson has been teaching Art at The Mead School in
Stamford, Connecticut for the last 19 years. He received his
M.F.A. from San Jose State University, California in 2004 where
he specialized in blending ceramics and textiles into large-scale
installations. He has been teaching art to young people for over

30 years and loves what he does. “I have always been a curious
learner, someone who likes to fiddle with materials and discover
possibilities.” Ellyson conveys enthusiasm and knowledge for art
to his students by encouraging them to act on their ideas and
follow their curiosities. He currently resides in Trumbull with his
wife and two children.

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