Debra Franses

Experience

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  ARTBAG by DFBEAN

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2019

  Founder and creative director

  Created ARTbag in NewYork after inventing the concept at art school in London in 2003 at Central Saint Martins.Creative development of ARTbag, created a website and developing relationships with a network of international galleries and clients.Previous work experience includes 10 years sales and marketing for Reuters, IPC magazines, Net decisions and the financial Times. Specialize in forming partnerships in business

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  Mini Monets UK Ltd

  Apr 2013 - now

  Founder and Mentor

  Mini Monets specialize in teaching children between the ages of 6 – 14 and guiding students to enhance their artistic techniques and confidence. We teach them to study the old masters and the new contemporary artists.

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  Chalfont Independent Grammar

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  Head of art and Design
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  NEWLAND COLLEGE

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Head of visual art, design and entrepreneurship
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  Artbag Studio Ltd

  Nov 2017 - now

  • Creative Art Director

    Nov 2017 - now

  • Creative Specialist

    Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
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  Artbag Studio Gallery

  Dec 2019 - now

  Owner

  Artbag Studio Gallery is the new exciting art space, studio and gallery offering private physical and virtual art workshops. It is also a showroom for the international artist Debra Franses. It is full of colour and surprise in the heart of Old Town Amersham. Open by appointment.