Our Instructors

Chris Baker

Hi my name is Chris Baker. I live in one of the most fabulous places in the Pacific Northwest, on Puget Sound in Port Orchard, WA with my husband Mark. We purchased Love Beads 3 1/2 years ago. Although you may not see him much, he is my go to fella/handyman whom I love very much.

I have 2 children, an adopted son Jason & his wife Jessica and a daughter Sara & her husband Nathan. Last year our first grandchild was born, Isabella Christine thanks to Nate & Sara.

I have a life time of artistic experience & about 5 years of serious bead shop experience. So, come in and ask questions, share your thoughts and have a wonderful time beading.

Lizbeth Bayliss

I grew up in Eastern Washington. My Mother, Rindi Smith, was the 1st female police officer in that half of the state back in 1975.

Beading has always been a passion for me. My mom helped me get started when I was 8 years old. She wanted me to make my own Christmas presents that year. I had so much fun building my own jewelry. When I was 12, a Native American woman had just opened a bead store in my hometown. Of course, I had to check it out. She taught me about weaving with seed beads. I made a keychain of beads over leather. It turned out so cool that my excitement for beading just kept growing. Now I was making all sorts of gifts for all my family and friends. I found that I loved beading. The rhythm of the stitching and the feel of the beads relaxed me. I built more and more designs. Whenever I was asked what I wanted for my birthday or Christmas I would always answer, "Beads or money to buy more beads!" I also dreamed of working in a bead shop. In my teens and early twenties, I went in search of my dream. I didn't seem to have enough experience or they were not hiring. Needless to say, I had to take other jobs.

My Husband and I moved to Port Orchard in the fall of 2003. I found work in Poulsbo, but it wasn't very long until I was again looking for work. I looked and looked. I then remembered there was a bead shop in the mall in Port Orchard. I took in my resume and talked to Chris. She had just purchased the shop and already hired all the people she needed. A few weeks later she called me in to work. I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. I have been blessed since May of 2004 to work here at Love Beads. Every day is an adventure and I love to come to work. Most people can't say that they get paid to play. Since starting here I have been absorbing new beading ideas like a sponge and I have also been so lucky as to teach classes too.

The adventure continues……