Background
Heddens, Karen Rae was born on April 28, 1954 in Worthington, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Simon William and Elaine Audrey (Grover) Heddens.
Heddens, Karen Rae was born on April 28, 1954 in Worthington, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Simon William and Elaine Audrey (Grover) Heddens.
Student, Gustavus Adophus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, 1974. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minneapolis College Art & Design, 1976.
Fashion assistant Schlampp's, Minnesota, 1976-1978. Sales representative Minnetonka Mills, Hopkins, Minnesota, 1978-1979. Student advisor Barbizon Modeling School, Minnesota, 1979.
Vice president, designer Reserve Special Effects, Minneapolis, 1982-1983. President, designer Karen Heddens Designs, since 1979. Set designer, Minneapolis College Art and Design, 1976, costume designer Shiek's Restaurant, Minneapolis, 1979.
Consultant, designer Golden Needle, Edina, 1980, illustrated, American Home Sew Association, 1981-1982. Coordination, illustrated Minneapolis Society Fine Arts Rosefete, 1984.
Member National Association of Female Executives, Professor Clothing Designers Minneapolis College Art and Design Alumni.