LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM MAKER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Lorain Public Library System Maker-In-Residence Program The Maker-in-Residence program connects the public with art and the people who create it and includes various art forms such as theater and performing arts, visual arts, technology arts, media arts, written arts and music. The residency takes place at the LPLS branch best suited for the artist or maker and lasts for three months. Regular open studio hours at the library allow the makers and artists to create on-site as patrons interact and learn about different artistic processes. Each maker also offers special free workshops for the public each month. Be our next Maker!
Be our next Maker! Click here for an Maker-in-Residence application.
Fall 2026
Jevon Terance
Fashion Designer
Fall 2026
Jevon Terance
Fashion Designer
International fashion designer Jevon Terance, CEO of Jevon Terance Fashion Line, is a life-long resident of Lorain. Founded in 2007, the Jevon Terance Fashion Line has grown quickly from a passionate hobby to a recognizable brand.
The line is mainly focused on everyday wear, but Terance has created high fashion runway pieces expanding his design reputation.
He has shown his collection in Paris fashion week, New York fashion week several times, and LA fashion week.
He has dressed celebrity clients such as WWE Wrestler Nattie Niedhart, Creed 2 director Steven Caple, actor Jorge Lendeborg, and NBA All-Star Chris Paul.
Terance was also part of the costume design team for the “Transformers Rise of the Beast” movie.
WORKSHOPS:
Preregister for workshops at LorainPublicLibrary.org/programs
Open Studio Hours
Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
Sept. 3; Oct. 1, 8, 29; Nov. 12, 19
Stop in and meet our current Maker-In-Residence, Jevon Terance. Observe, interact and learn about his artistic processes through fashion design.
Intro to Sewing
Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
Sept. 10, 17, 24
In this three-session workshop, learn the sewing machine from scratch while working on a fun project with international fashion designer Jevon Terance. For ages 12 and up.
Intro to Laser Printing
Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
Oct. 15, 22
In this two-session workshop, you’ll use the laser cutter and engraver to make a creative take-away craft with international fashion designer Jevon Terance. For ages 16 and up.
Intro to Embroidery
Thursday, Nov. 5
5 to 7 p.m.
Learn how to embroider a designer patch with international fashion designer Jevon Terance. For ages 16 and up.
