Learn the American version of the fun, challenging, social tile game, Mah Jongg, in a 2 session beginner class which will cover:
· A brief history of the game
· The game equipment (racks, pushers, tiles, mat)
· Identifying the tiles (craks, bams, dots, dragons, winds, flowers and Jokers)
· How to read the card of winning hands published annually by the National Mah Jongg League
· The setup, rules and terminology of the game (including washing tiles, breaking the wall, doing the Charleston, calling a discard)
· Variations of play with 2-5 players
· Scoring and betting
· Basic strategy
· Some etiquette and bad habits to avoid
· Online resources and game platforms
· Lots of practice playing!
Class will be held on August 1st and 8th from 11:00 - 1:00 at Brewable in Roswell (see info below) and registration fee includes a standard drink at each session.
Students will also get first dibs on seats for free “Open Play” on Friday August 15th from 11:00 - 1:00. (more info on that will be provide with registration confirmation).
Brewable is a non-profit coffee shop providing meaningful employment to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brewable offers a safe and encouraging workplace environment that guides the “Brewistas” through the transition into employment by teaching specialized vocational and social skills where they can shine as an active member of their community. Brewable serves up delicious coffee and specialty lattés, teas, refreshing cold beverages and smoothies, as well as a variety of freshly baked scones, bars, and famous coffee cake. Come visit us where every cup is brewed with confidence! Brewable has two locations: one housed at the Alpharetta Community Center and the other in a cozy house-turned-café in Roswell (where you’ll be taking your class!). For more information on Brewable please visit: www.Brewable.org.
to register for class, please visit:
https://www.twosparrowsmahjong.com/shopopenclassesandevents/p/bamjbrewable
Also check out other Workshops in Alpharetta.
