Mah Jongg instruction& events.
Workshops, guided practice, and open play in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Find your path.
Whether you're picking up tiles for the first time or looking for your next game, there's a path that meets you where you are.
Learn to Play
Brand new to Mah Jongg? Our beginner workshops walk you through everything — tiles, card reading, gameplay, and strategy — in a fun, hands-on setting.
Practice with Guidance
Taken a class but still finding your footing? Guided Play sessions give you real game time with an instructor there to help.
Jump Into a Game
Already know how to play? Drop into an Open Play session and enjoy the game with fellow Mah Jongg enthusiasts.
Anyone can learn to play. We keep the tables small, the pace friendly, and the door open to new players.
Beginner Lesson
- Date
- Monday, July 13
- Time
- 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Venue
- The Kitchen Table
- Price
- $135
“Beginner American Mah Jongg Workshop Learn American Mah Jongg from the ground up in this comprehensive, instructor-led beginner workshop designed specifically for those with **no prior Mah Jongg experience** (or for players who want a true restart).”
2026 NMJL Card Analysis
Bonnie breaks down this year’s National Mah Jongg League card — the new hands, what’s changed, and how to think about your strategy for 2026.
Meet Bonnie.
Bonnie is a certified Mah Jongg instructor based in Raleigh-Durham, NC. She believes everyone can learn to play — and that the best way to learn is with hands-on guidance, great company, and a welcoming table.
Whether you're picking up tiles for the first time or looking for your next game, Bon Mahj is here for you.
Our partners.
- Venue
The Kitchen Table
Our home base for workshops and events in Raleigh.
kitchentableraleigh.com - Online play
I Love Mahj
Online Mah Jongg platform where Bonnie is frequently ranked #1. Use code BL when you sign up.
ilovemahj.com