Special beginner experience · Old Town

Mahjong 101
at Ivy.

A beginner lesson, an Ivy afternoon, and everything you need to play your first real hand.

See regular lessons
A lesson that feels like an event

More than an
introduction.

01

Learn the game

Meet the tiles, make sense of the NMJL card, practice the Charleston, and play with Nina's guidance.

02

Enjoy the afternoon

Drinks and light snacks turn the lesson into time worth lingering over.

03

Discover Ivy

The featured edition includes an Ivy discount and raffle entry alongside the lesson.

What the 2.5 hours cover

From curious to
tiles up.

This special format keeps the pace friendly while making sure you play—not just listen.

  1. Welcome

    Meet the tiles and card

    Build the vocabulary that makes the rest of the game click.

  2. Practice

    Pass, choose, and call

    Walk through the Charleston and the decisions inside a hand.

  3. Play

    Complete a guided game

    Put the pieces together at a real table with help close by.

IVY
The setting

Ivy Boutique,
Old Town.

A women-owned shop filled with clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, and pieces from local and small businesses.

Mahjong 101 brings the tables into Ivy for a special shop-after-hours learning experience at 158 S. College Ave.

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Before your first hand

Mahjong 101
FAQ.

Do I need any mahjong experience?+

No. Mahjong 101 at Ivy is designed for complete beginners and starts with the tiles, card, Charleston, and flow of play.

What is included?+

The featured format includes 2.5 hours of instruction and guided play, drinks, light snacks, an Ivy shopping discount, and raffle entry.

Where is the lesson?+

Mahjong 101 is hosted at Ivy Boutique, 158 S. College Ave. in Old Town Fort Collins. The booking confirmation provides final arrival details.

When is the next Mahjong 101 at Ivy?+

The next edition is Sunday, August 16, 2:00 – 4:30 PM MDT. There is currently room at the table.

What if I want to learn sooner?+

Book a regular group or private FoCo Mahjong lesson, which is scheduled with Nina after purchase.

One more seat is open

Come play
at Ivy.

Join us Sunday, August 16, 2:00 – 4:30 PM MDT.

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