Mah Jongg
instruction
& events
Beginner workshops, guided practice, and private lessons in Raleigh-Durham, NC, taught by certified instructor Bonnie Leach.
Next beginner workshop: Monday, December 7
Find your place at the table
Whether you're picking up tiles for the first time or looking for your next game, start where you are.
- I want to learnBrand new to Mah Jongg? Beginner workshops walk you through the tiles, the card, gameplay, and strategy in one hands-on afternoon.Next workshop: Monday, December 7See workshops
- I want to practiceTaken a class but still finding your footing? Guided Play gives you real games with Bonnie at the table to help.New dates coming soonSee guided play
- I just want to playAlready know the game? Drop into Open Play and enjoy a relaxed table with fellow Mah Jongg players.New dates coming soonSee open play
Anyone can learn to play. We keep the tables small, the pace friendly, and the door open to new players.
Beginner Lesson
- Date
- Monday, December 7
- Time
- 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM
- Place
- 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…
Upcoming events
See the full calendar- 7Dec, Mon$135Reserve a seat

Meet Bonnie
Bonnie is a certified Mah Jongg instructor based in Raleigh-Durham who has been playing and teaching for more than 20 years. An engineer by training, she breaks the game down into a logical, step-by-step approach that anyone can master.
Other instructors bring her their trickiest rules questions, so you'll learn it right the first time. 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 (opens in a new tab) - Online play
I Love Mahj
The online Mah Jongg platform where Bonnie keeps her skills sharp, often at the top of the leaderboard. Use code BL when you sign up.
ilovemahj.com (opens in a new tab)