~ Anke Scheinfeld & Prune Desgeorges “Children are incredible imitators. Mimicry paves the way to their further development. Imitation is the start of the cultural process of becoming human.”~ Markus Paulus 1. It is a sunny tuesday morning in the early days of spring. Here in Manhattan’s East Village, little children enter their nursery classroom,…

~ Prune Desgeorges Parent–child workshops are not just another activity or event added to the family schedule. They are a relational experience, a space where time slows down and where parents and children, sitting side by side, each with their own materials, pace, and gesture, enter into a shared act of making: creating embroidery, weaving,…

~ Ludovic Le draoullec 1. A Meaningful recognition Since its founding, the Centre Pastel has been committed to supporting children and families in building a more vibrant, respectful, and grounded relationship with the world around them. In July 2025, this mission was officially recognised by the Canada Revenue Agency, which granted the Centre Pastel registered charity…