COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Art of Mahjong: Beginner's Series
Roberto Romeo
Beginner
MEMEBERS $86 | NON MEMBERS $99
Mondays
Nov. 30, Dec 7 & 14
1:00 — 4:00 PM
Discover the joy of Mahjong, where mindful strategy meets social connection! This engaging, three-week beginner series introduces you to the traditions, patterns, and rhythms of this timeless game in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Whether you hope to play with family and friends, join a local Mahjong group, or participate in future Open Studio gatherings at the Beach Art Center, this series will help you build the skills and confidence to enjoy the game.
With personalized guidance and hands-on practice, you'll learn the fundamentals, understand how the game flows, and develop the confidence to join a Mahjong table. Come pull up a chair, learn a timeless game, and enjoy the fun of connecting with a community of fellow players!
Class size is limited to 12 participants, with a minimum of 8 students required to run the series.
What We'll Explore
Week 1: Foundations & The Language of Mahjong
Discover the basics of Mahjong, including the history and symbolism of the tiles, the different suits, and how to read and understand the National Mahjong League card.
Week 2: Learning the Game
Learn the rules, how to set up the table, and the flow of play. Guided practice rounds will help you become familiar with game play, strategy, and table etiquette.
Week 3: Practice & Playing with Confidence
Build your confidence through guided independent play and refine your understanding of the game. You'll also receive tips for purchasing your own Mahjong set, recommendations for practicing on your own, and take-home handouts and reference materials to support your continued learning.
Class Details
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly; no prior experience required.
Materials: No supplies needed. The instructor will provide Mahjong sets and student cards for use during class.
Location: Beach Art Center: 1515 Bay Palm Blvd Indian Rocks Beach
Meet your Instructor
Roberto Romeo
Born in Ohio, her family moved frequently, and she was always the new kid on the block. She was drawn to the world of the artist—she loved drawing, doodling, and creating crafts. She met her first artist, her friend’s dad in Memphis, who showed her how to draw a tree that wasn’t a lollipop. From that moment on, she never saw anything in nature without imagining how she would draw or paint it. She would look at how God threw splashes of colors to create the autumn trees; the purples, turquoise, and oranges of a sunset; the unending shapes that form clouds; the precious animations of her grandchildren; the regalness of the egret, or the sassiness of the gull. How could she not be inspired, when everywhere she turned was God’s magnificent creation to behold?
As a child, she wanted to be a teacher, so she took a few art classes in undergrad school. At her last school, Oakland Center in Georgia, she painted a mural on the atrium walls and completed several commissioned pieces. She has painted in oils and acrylics, but after taking watercolor classes with Terry Denson, she was reeled into the amazing world of watercolor. She can’t explain how excited she gets when she sees watercolor dancing across the paper, amazed at the creation it produces. She can’t wait to try the next piece just to see what happens. She delights in the vibrancy of color, the flowing movement of hues into one another, and the transparency of one color layered over another. She enjoys using traditional techniques and is sure that as she matures as an artist, she will embrace modern ideas as well. No matter the season, she loves the one she is in and the seasons of growth that lie ahead as a watercolor artist. She has received several awards at art shows.
