The International Association of Pastel Societies’ Seventh Biennial International Convention held May 11-13, 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico was a resounding success.

The grand opening demonstration was byLeslie B DeMille, with special guest model Urania Christy Tarbet.

Pre-conference workshops and workshops were led by Maggie Price, Desmond O’Hagan, Richard McKinley and Doug Dawson.

Other workshops and lectures included: Judith B. Carducci, Christine Debrosky, Luana Luconi Winner, Carole Katchen, Bill Hosner, Ann Templeton, Duane Wakeham, Sandy Jackoboice, Tricia Messinger, Steve Doherty, Jennifer King, Colleen K. Howe, PSA, Michael Skalka, Leslie B. DeMille and Anne Hevener.

Our thanks to all the IAPS officers, board members, instructors, volunteers, participants and vendors, who helped make this convention the best yet.