A home-grown third space for arts & crafts, community, and events!
Offering DIY kits, workshops, private event space, herbal teas, and all around neighborhood gathering space.
Carmen is a Sunset native, having grown up in the neighborhood and attended Wah Mei, Jefferson, Saint Anne’s and Wash before heading to UCLA and SFSU.
She has always loved hosting and organizing events, but during the pandemic, she rediscovered her love for art. Combining these passions led to the creation of Sunset Commons—a space where creativity and community come together. She believes that anyone can do art and that there’s something truly special about bringing an idea to life with your own hands.
Carmen’s favorite craft? Crocheting!
Steven grew up in Chinatown before moving to Bayview, attending Presidio Middle School and Washington High before earning degrees from Skyline College, UCLA, and SFSU.
He has always loved hosting and organizing events and takes pride in the challenge of optimizing workflows and improving efficiency.
When it comes to crafting, Steven’s favorites are puzzles and 3D puzzles—a perfect blend of creativity and problem-solving!
Lurie Extends First Year Free Program Helping Small Businesses Open and Grow – 7.10.2025
“As Sunset Commons prepares for our grand opening in August, we are glad to have avoided hefty fees through the First Year Free program,” said Carmen Luk and Steven Lee, owners of Sunset Commons. “Opening a small business is hard work but we are committed to bringing a community space to the neighborhood we grew up in. Extending this program will allow more people to bring something special to their communities and contribute to a vibrant San Francisco.”
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon:
Merchant News – 9.7.2025
“If you’re inspired to learn a new craft or join friends for a creative meet-up, check out the newly opened Sunset Commons. Raised in the Sunset, founders Carmen Luk and Steven Lee recently celebrated the grand opening with friends, family members, neighbors and elected officials. A highlight of the event was unveiling a colorful sunset-themed mural that illuminates the cozy space featuring rustic tables and shelves displaying colorful craft offerings.”
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon:
Sunset Commons Opens Its Door on Irving St. to Creatives and Community – 9.7.2025
“Sunset Commons, on Irving Street at 17th Avenue, welcomed nearly 300 people on Aug. 2 after founders Carmen Luk and Steven Lee spent more than a year making the idea a reality. The space offers workshops, craft supplies and a small cafe in what the owners describe as a unique combination for the neighborhood.”
San Mateo Community Colleges Foundation:
The Power of a Skyline Start – 9.30.2025
“Steven Lee’s story reflects the transformative power of community college. From Skyline to the State Capitol to Sunset Commons, he continues to create spaces—civic and communal—where others can succeed. ”
29 Fun Things to Do This Week – 09.29.2025
“Who’s partying this week? You are. DIY an everlasting bouquet with a paint-and-sip session focused on beginner-friendly textured floral art.”
Asian residents in S.F. are often cast as NIMBYs. Some are sick and tired of it. – 10.29.2025
“While many in San Francisco’s Asian community opposed closing the Great Highway in favor of a park and are alarmed by upzoning the Westside and adding housing, a group of Asian urbanists are organizing to prove that they exist, too… Wen and Sun were among roughly two dozen like-minded Asian San Franciscans who met at Sunset Commons, a three-month-old public gathering space on Irving Street.”
Inner Sunset Art Cafe Gives Residents Space to ‘Unwind, Unplug’ – 11.13.2025
“Steven Lee says the pair “wanted something a little more intimate” that could recharge the Inner Sunset’s social batteries.
“Something that we can do without spending too much money, without yelling over people at crowded locations,” he said. “Something more down to earth.”
25 Things to Do This Week – 01.23.2026
“Don’t miss hot collaborations and great blends. Get crafty and create your own zodiac charm with a hands-on clay workshop inspired by the Year of the Horse.”