The Easybridge workshops are designed to supplement the morning EB1 mini-lessons. They provide a more indepth discussion of some important areas of bidding. Bring your spouse and your friends. You do not have to be currently taking Easybridge to attend. If you can’t come, make sure you send your partner!

All workshops are on Monday nights from 7-9 p.m. and the cost is $8. Below are the topics and dates for the 2009-2010 workshops.

Workshop 1: Opening bids and the initial response. Learn the Rule of 20!

2009 Dates:  Oct. 5

2010 Dates:  Feb.1; June 21: Sept. 27

Workshop 2: Finding major suit fits. Learn when to give value to short suits.

2009 Dates:  Oct. 12

2010 Dates:  Feb. 8; June 28; Oct. 4

Workshop 3: Takeout doubles: An important bidding tool to help you compete.

2009 Dates:   Oct. 19

Workshop 4: Responding to 1NT with emphasis on the Stayman convention.

2009 Dates:  Oct. 26

2010 Dates:  Feb. 22; July 12; Oct. 18

Workshop 5: Rebids by opener and responder. Paint a picture of your hand.

2009 Dates:  Nov. 2

2010 Dates:  March 1; July 19; Oct. 25

Workshop 6: Preemptive bids. Drive your opponents crazy!

2009 Dates:  Nov. 9

Workshop 7: Opening 2C with your rockcrusher hands! Is slam possible?!

2009 Dates:  Nov. 16

Workshop 8: Opening measly minors. How should the auction proceed?!

2009 Dates:   Nov. 23

2010 Dates:  March 22; Aug. 9; Nov. 15

Workshop 9: Jacoby Transfers. A useful bidding tool after partner opens 1NT.

2009 Dates:  Nov. 30