Beginners' Workshop
Four mornings. You'll walk in knowing nothing and walk out playing a full game.
What you'll learn
| Day | Topic | You'll be able to |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | The Tiles and the Shape | Name any tile, and build a pair, chow and pung |
| Day 2 | The Full Chinese Game | Play a complete hand and win one |
| Day 3 | Passport and Goulash | Recognise a Passport and play through a Goulash |
| Day 4 | Indian Play | Play a full session unaided |
The Tiles and the Shape
Name any tile, build a pair, a chow and a pung.
The Full Chinese Game
Play a complete hand, tiles concealed, and win one.
Passport and Goulash
Recognise a Passport and play through a full Goulash.
Indian Play
Play a full session unaided. Certificates and photos.
How we teach it
Tiles in your hands from the first ten minutes. You won't sit through a lecture. Every session is mostly playing, with explanation woven in as it becomes necessary.
Nothing is hidden on Day 1. Everyone's tiles stay face-up on the table, in full public view. You can see what everyone is doing, and so can we — which means help arrives before you get stuck, not after. (Day 2, the tiles go under cover. That's when it starts feeling like actual Mahjong.)
No scoring this week. Scoring is the thing that puts beginners off Mahjong, so we've left it out entirely — you'll learn hand shapes instead, no math required. Points, tallies and bragging rights are strictly an Advanced Workshop problem.
What's included
- All tiles and equipment
- Printed cheat-sheets to take home
- Tea
- A certificate on the last day
- First invite when the Club opens