Let’s Get Your Mahj On
Flock yeah!
Mahjong Lessons, Parties, and Events
Whether you’ve never touched a tile or already call “Mahj!” in your sleep, Mahjong Birdie is here to help you learn, play, and fall in love with the game.
Learn the ropes
At Mahjong Birdie, we make learning easy, playing social, and every table feel like your table.
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Ready to spread your wings? This class is your very first flutter into the world of American mahjong. We cover the basics—how the tiles work, what “crack, bam, dot” actually means, and how to confidently play your first hand.
No experience required—just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun. By the end, guests are playing and ready to join the flock at the mahj table.
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You’ve got the pecking order down—now it’s time to stretch those wings. This class builds on foundational knowledge with strategy, pace, and more advanced gameplay.
We cover the second Charleston option, the blind pass, introduce gameplay variations (like “playing with Linda”), and continue building confidence through full games.
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Description text goes hereThis is where players really settle in and play. Guests jump into multiple games with an instructor nearby for support, strategy tips, and rule clarification as needed.
It’s a relaxed, social, and confidence-building session designed to keep players engaged and improving.
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For the best experience, we often recommend pairing Mahj 101 and Mahj 201.
Learning mahjong in one session is like trying to fly with one wing—you’ll get started, but the second session is where everything really clicks.
Why it works:
-Builds retention through continued practice
-Boosts confidence and decision-making
-Keeps momentum going while concepts are fresh
Why everyone’s obsessed
It’s strategy. It’s social. It’s just the right amount of chaos.
Mahjong keeps your brain sharp, your group chat active, and your nights way more fun than another supper club.
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Meet the Flock
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Haley Bower
HEAD BIRDIE
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Erin Masters
TEACHING BIRDIE
Sparkly, Fun, organized, patient, and enthusiastic, Erin is passionate about creating mahjong experiences people will remember-even down to making sure the tiles, mats, and racks come together to create a beautiful table for players! -
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Katie Kanaday
TEACHING BIRDIE
By day, she works in tech but by night she brings her strategist brain to every Mahjong table. Katie is known for making the game click. She breaks down the details and drills in on her golden rule: Check your line every time (aka read the parentheses). -
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Dawn Marie Bernhard
TEACHING BIRDIE
Dawn Marie is equal parts strategist, storyteller, and social instigator—the kind of person who can organize a room, build a community, and teach you a game you didn’t know you needed in your life. she’s on a mission to turn Mahj-curious into Mahj-obsessed. -
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Linda
TEACHING CHICK
