Most people who stop me to ask about mahjong say the same thing. They've always wanted to learn, and they just never started. This is the easiest place to start.

A Taste of Mahjong is a 90-minute introduction to the game.

This class is for you if:

• You've never touched a tile and want to see what the fuss is about

• You played once years ago and none of it stuck

• You've watched friends play and wondered if it's for you

• You'd like to try mahjong before committing to a full class

I teach using my Mahjong Made Simple method, so I leave out everything you don't need on your first morning. We keep it light, we keep it moving, and nobody is expected to know anything.

What we'll cover:

• The tiles, the suits, and what all those little pictures mean

• How to read a simplified mahjong card

• How the Charleston starts, the famous tile swap at the beginning of every game

• A practice hand played together, with me guiding every move

This is a first taste, so you won't leave with mastery of the game. You'll leave knowing whether you love it and exactly what to do next. When you're ready for more, my full Mahjong 101 class takes you the rest of the way to playing a real game - or you can come back and attend the taste introduction again.

$40 per person. No equipment needed, I bring the tiles and everything else.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start to settle in.

We meet at the Voila Merci French Bakery in Indian Shores. Free parking is available.

For the best experience for all, we need at least 8 people in this class. Life happens, and so does ticket math. If we don't hit the numbers we need, I'll move your spot to another date.

This class is organized & managed by Mahjong Open Play on behalf of Voila Merci. The registration link will take you to their sign-up system. If the option to register isn’t available, it means the class is full.