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Laocoon - Inclusive Collective

A grassroots collective in Lille supporting neurodivergent and queer people through low-pressure art workshops, peer connection and accessible creative spaces.

Laocoon is a small collective based in Lille, founded in 2019 to support neurodivergent and queer people through shared artistic activities and peer connection. The collective emphasises accessible creative expression, primarily through low-pressure art workshops, crafting, and digital spaces. I co-founded it and continue to contribute to its structure, visual identity, and in-person sessions.

Key activities

Monthly low-stim craft workshops: ATCs, illustration, collage
Material curation, accessible setups and adaptable formats
Peer exchange, support discussions and shared strategies
Annual presence at Lille Pride Village
Discord community with occasional low-key gaming sessions

My role

Designer of the visual identity (logo, flyers, social visuals). Organiser and on-site support for workshops. Material logistics and setup for activities. Maintainer of the Discord space and informal coordination.

Notes

This is not a large-scale initiative, but a quiet, intentional space where neurodivergent people can make things, talk freely, and breathe a bit easier. We do what we can, with the energy we have, and it matters.