Join us at Fleur de Mahj to explore the wonderful world of American Mah Jongg, taught using the official rules of the National Mah Jongg League. Whether you’re brand new to the game, eager to advance your skills, or simply curious to dive deeper into all things Mahj, we have a class or session designed just for you.

The Fleur de Mahj team shares a deep love of Mah Jongg, and each member brings unique strengths to the teaching experience. Together, we have been playing for over five decades and teaching for more than three. Whether guiding new players through their first hands or helping experienced players sharpen their strategies, our team’s enthusiasm for the game shines through in every class.

For Carrie, Mah Jongg didn’t have to be learned—it seeped into her pores as she grew up watching her mother play throughout her life. The love of the game is imprinted in her DNA, along with her passion for teaching it and sharing the joy it brings her. Carrie has been teaching for many years, guiding countless players and even introducing Sheila to her very first live game over 15 years ago. Her teaching style is organic, approachable, and rooted in her deep connection to the game. She often reminds her students to “listen to the tiles,” a refrain that captures both her philosophy of play and her inviting approach to teaching.

Marcy enjoyed a 40-year teaching career that took her to The Netherlands, Pennsylvania, and California before retiring to New Orleans in 2013. At the top of her retirement bucket list was learning Mah Jongg—and soon she was playing four to five days a week! In 2017, Marcy began teaching this beautiful game when she formed a local Mah Jongg group, and it was through this community that she met Sheila. Today, she continues to share both her love of teaching and her love of Mah Jongg with players of all levels.

Sheila is the founder of Fleur de Mahj and is a proud member of the MahjLife Instructor Guild. She first discovered Mah Jongg in the 1990s while reading the Joy Luck Club, though she didn't play with others until years later when the Mah Jongg gods smiled upon her and connected her with Carrie. Since then, Sheila has played with countless players in and around New Orleans and has developed a special fascination with the history of the game and the evolution of its rules. Her teaching style reflects her passion for uncovering the many nuances of Mah Jongg and her joy in sharing that love with others.

Fleur de Mahj is located in the Taylor Education Center overlooking the WWII museum in New Orleans. Our calm, quiet and airy space provides the perfect environment for both relaxation and learning—an ideal setting to enjoy the game of Mah Jongg.