One-session Mahjong Academy foundations workshop teaching American Mahjong basics; 2.5 hours.
Mahjong Foundations Workshop is a beginner class held at Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center in Los Gatos, CA. It costs $115 ($115.00). The class is a one-off session. Schedule: Fri 3:00pm-5:30pm; Age 18 to 99; LG Adult Rec Center Room 3. Check Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center's site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$115($115.00)
Duration2h 30m
ScheduleFri 3:00pm-5:30pm; Age 18 to 99; LG Adult Rec Center Room 3
MaterialsNot included — see price note
Best forAdults new to American Mahjong who want a single crash course
Fri 3:00pm-5:30pm; Age 18 to 99; LG Adult Rec Center Room 3
Location
Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Los Gatos CA
Provider
Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
Booking
Available — see booking link
Upcoming Sessions
2026-10-02
2026-11-07
Sessions change — confirm dates with Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center before booking.
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center before booking.
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Common Questions About Mahjong Lessons in Los Gatos
These are the questions people most often ask about mahjong lessons in Los Gatos — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in Los Gatos?
1 of the 3 mahjong lessons in Los Gatos is free to attend; the rest run from $115 to $175 (typical: $145). Every figure is computed from the listings themselves, not estimated.
Do I need to know how to play before my first lesson?
No. Beginner sessions start with the tiles themselves — how the walls are built, the Charleston, and what a finished hand looks like. Most run a short teach-the-rules round before play.
Are tiles and the current mahjong card provided?
Tiles are supplied at almost every venue, and most classes lend or include the current year's card. If you'd like to confirm, the organiser's page says so.
How long does it take to learn mahjong?
Two hours is typical for a first lesson, and most people leave able to play a full hand with the card in front of them. Fluent recognition of the hands takes a season of regular play.
Is mahjong for older adults, or can anyone learn?
No. Tables run from retirees to college students — the game is pattern recognition and table talk, not a fitness test, and most groups are glad to have new players of any age.