Our Mission
Sunflowers.Cloud
Sunflower Studio Community Interest Company
Empowering local communities through accessible well-being, creativity, and holistic living in Brighton's vibrant North Laine.
🌻 Grass Roots
Sunflower Studio began in summer 2022 with a heartfelt vision. A space where people feel nourished creatively and spiritually.
Opening with an Autumn Equinox gathering, it became Brighton's cosy corner. Where workshops, rituals and connections naturally unfold.
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Summer 2022
Vision takes shape for nourishing community space
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September 2022
Vibrant Autumn Equinox opening celebration
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2024 Winter - Closed due to storm
Severe storm damage brings the community together
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2025 Renewal and Expansion
Refreshed as daily well-being hub with digital expansion
Growth
🌻 Sunflower Studio grew from a simple but heartfelt idea: that a space could exist in the city where people feel nourished creatively, spiritually, and physically. It began to take shape in the summer of 2022 and officially opened with a vibrant Autumn Equinox gathering that September. Since then, the studio has become a cosy corner in Brighton’s North Laine — a place where workshops, pop-ups, shared rituals and spontaneous connections naturally unfold. A place where people come together to create, to heal, and to just be. Local artists filled the walls. Herbal brews warmed many hands. Conversations sparked ideas that turned into projects.
From the beginning, Sunflower Studio has been shaped by the people who’ve passed through its doors. Facilitators, friends, neighbours, curious passers-by, each adding something of themselves. It’s never been about a single idea or one single vision. It’s a shared rhythm, an above ground mycelium living patchwork of energy. When the Rain Came In 2024, a severe leak from heavy storms damaged the space and brought things to a halt. It wasn’t the first challenge, and sure won’t be the last. But what happened next was something special and a testament to healthy community…
People showed up. With offers of help, messages of encouragement, donations, time and care. That outpouring of support reminded everyone why spaces like this matter. From Pause to Renewal The time away offered space to reimagine. What emerged is a refreshed Sunflower Studio, a warm, welcoming well-being hub open daily as usual, offering organic refreshments, alternative health products and a everyday community base for locals. There’s a focus on accessible nourishment, plant-based health, locally sourced water and intentional conscious consumption. Think: hemp lattes, ceremonial cacao, CBD oils, mineral-rich spring water, fungi and cannabis consultations, themed socials, signposting to aligned services and all year round good cheer. A hub for people who value living in harmony and dare to share with others their time and energy. Meanwhile, the roots are still growing. Projects like Sunflowers.Cloud (a digital community platform), a Substack newsletter (soon to be a printed zine), partnerships with local saunas, small ethical businesses and outdoor spaces are all part of this unfolding story. Sunflower Studio isn’t just a simple studio. It’s a pulse that quietly but surely keeps space open for connection, creativity and collective care in the heart of our most beautiful and sacred city.
Why We Exist
Community Empowerment
Offering access to wholesome, plant-based products and services that nourish mind, body and soul whilst supporting local residents
Holistic Well-being
Supporting individuals in discovering vitality-boosting practices through natural health, creative expression, and spiritual growth
Conscious Movement
Building a movement that values conscious consumption, ecological balance, and personal growth leading to collective empowerment
Our Physical Hub
Natural Health Products
We stock cannabis-based remedies including CBD oil, 100% hemp vapes, resins and teas, plus ceremonial-grade cacao and wellness tools like frankincense.
Plant-Based Refreshments
Our menu features organic options like hemp lattes, kombucha, fresh orange juice, and ceremonial cacao—all made with local spring water from Pear Tree Well.
Community Services
We offer cannabis and fungi consultations, event signposting, and themed social gatherings that foster meaningful connections within the local community.
Digital Community Empowerment
Sunflowers.Cloud
Developing digital platforms for holistic and creative empowerment, connecting your community online
Digital Zine
Print zine in development with soft launch on Substack newsletter sharing community stories and insights
Creative Tools
Exploring digital art, NFTs and crypto coins to empower conscious engagement with digital realms
Meet Our Team
Grace - Co-organiser
Holistic facilitator and education professional with background in international human rights law. Long-time Brighton local passionate about community empowerment, ritual, and social justice.
James - Co-organiser
Cannabis sector professional with extensive health and well-being experience. From opening vegan shops to launching plant-based products, he brings practical knowledge and visionary insight to our community.
Samara
Co-organise
Cacao specialist and CIC consultant, Samara has supported Sunflower Studio since inception. A thoutful and mindful asset to the community and always willing to help out and give her time to assist with workshops and events.
Oli
Co-organiser
Mushroom Expert and cannabis professional, Oli has been in the health and wellbeing sector for many years through educational outreach focussed on the reeducation of the power of functional mushrooms.
Matt
Artist Dotty by trade and expression.
Jules
Our in house social media guru & cheif.
Guy
Visionary and mindful Ai specialist
Angelo
Local Friend, supportive & Helps always!
Chris
Provides extra space for events
Laura
Collaborates on Market day & events
Clark
Cannabis Medical Advisor
Lucy
Help and Support
When We're Open
Monday-Sunday
Hub operates throughout the week offering products, refreshments, and community services
Saturday Special
Especially vibrant due to outdoor street market on Upper Gardner Street - ideal for community engagement
Digital Activities
Online events and community outreach via Sunflower.Cloud and Substack run continuously
Where to Find Us
Physical Hub
Upper Gardner Street in Brighton's lively North Laine neighbourhood
Digital Platforms
Sunflower.Cloud, Substack newsletter, and arts gallery.x virtual space
Nature Collaborations
Outdoor spaces for events, local saunas for healing, and community partnerships
Digital Innovation
NFTs, digital currencies, and community crypto tools exploration
Our Mission Statement
"Wellbeing Empowerment For All."
The object of the Company is to carry on activities which benefit the community and in particular to the local community by providing accessible and affordable services that promote well-being, creativity, and personal growth. By prioritising the needs and interests of local residents, and through local sourcing and employment, the company is contributing to the local economy and creating a vibrant, healthy, and connected community where all members can thrive.
Visit us at sunflowerstudio.space or sunflowers.cloud to join our growing community of conscious creators and wellness enthusiasts.