Online course
First steps in decoupage
Basics of the napkin technique
Decorative board
and wooden candle
with base
This course doesn’t involve dry theory. Napkin decoupage will become clear and simple as you master it step by step, creating two unique works.
No guesswork or mistakes, with an aesthetically pleasing result you’ll be very proud of.
Combine learning with making beautiful items that can be a gift or decoration in your home.
Discover the artist in you, even if you’ve never held a brush in your hand.
Imagine…
The morning sun streams into the kitchen. You’re making coffee, and your eyes rest on a charming wooden board, ripe with sweet, red strawberries or blooming fragrant lilacs. It looks as if it were painted by a master, even though you know it’s your own work.
In the evening, when the house becomes quiet, you light a tealight in an elegant, lavender candlestick.
A delicate flame illuminates the subtle lavender motif, and you feel a sense of peace. You created this yourself.
These two unique decorations, full of warmth and homely coziness, aren’t just a dream. They’re within your reach, because you’ll create them with me in this online course.
What will you create in the course?
Project 1. Board “Smile of Nature”
This board is the essence of summer. By learning how to create this project, you’ll learn how to prepare raw wood so that paint adheres perfectly. You’ll master a key technique – gluing a delicate napkin without creases or air bubbles. I’ll show you how to shade the background to make juicy fruit or flowers look lifelike, and finally, how to seal your work with varnish so it will last for years. It’s the perfect basic lesson that culminates in a stunning result.
“Even if you’ve never held a brush in your hand, this pattern will come out exactly like the picture.”
Project 2. “Lavender Peace” candlestick on a stand
The next step on your creative journey. This time, the challenge is greater – decorating the rounded, cylindrical surface of the candle holder and fitting it to the turned base. You’ll learn how to combine napkin motifs to create a cohesive, harmonious composition around the candle. You’ll create the base yourself and master the technique of painting it perfectly to complement the lavender motif. This candle holder with replaceable tealight inserts will become a favorite element of your evening rituals.
“Even if you think you have no manual skills, this project will prove to you how beautiful things you can create.”
I’ll give you a ready-made list with links to stores so you don’t have to wander around and buy anything unnecessary.
What will you learn in this course?
✿ Conscious material selection: what you need to get started and what not to buy (without wasting money).
✿ Preparing various surfaces: how to make wood the perfect base for a napkin.
✿ Perfectly gluing a napkin: the napkin technique without secrets – no more frustration and wrinkles!
✿ Basic composition and color selection: how to combine motifs for a professional and aesthetically pleasing look.
✿ Painting backgrounds and underpainting: how to ensure a napkin motif blends perfectly with the background.
✿ Finishing and protecting your work: how to varnish for a lasting and beautiful effect.
✿ Assembling accessories: how to refine the details to complete your work.
WHY IS THIS COURSE MORE THAN A TUTORIAL?
Maybe you’ve just seen beautiful decorations and thought, “How is this even done…?” Or maybe you feel like you want to try something new—something peaceful, creative, just for yourself… but you don’t know where to begin. You buy the materials… you save them… you try… and the results are wrinkles, you have no idea how to finish them, it doesn’t look very professional… The thought occurs, “I don’t think this is for me.”
The truth is, it’s not a matter of talent. It’s a lack of calm, structured knowledge from the ground up to guide you step by step.
From my many years of experience, I often also experience FEAR. I’m afraid I’ll mess it up, I’m afraid I won’t succeed…
Don’t be afraid… It will work! And beautifully!
I guide you so that:
- you understand what you’re doing, “why you’re doing it this way and not another,”
- you don’t have to guess what to use to achieve beautiful results,
- you don’t waste materials,
- and you create with pleasure from the very beginning.
You’re not just buying a video course. You’re buying that moment when your family asks in disbelief, “You really did that?” and that moment of peace you desperately need after a hard day.
This course is for you if:
✔ You’re at the beginning of your crafting journey and you want to get off to a good start—without guesswork and without frustration.
✔ You need inspiration and motivation to create.
✔ You’re afraid something won’t work out.
✔ You have the materials, but you don’t know how to use them.
✔ You tried, and the result wasn’t what you expected.
✔ You want to improve your skills.
You will love it if:
♡ You enjoy decorating and making something out of nothing.
♡ You want to have a moment to yourself.
♡ You value aesthetics and quality craftsmanship.
♡ You want to create refined, not haphazard things.
Online course PREMIERE
First steps in decoupage
Napkin Technique Basics
“Decorative Board and Wooden Candle with Stand”
7 video lessons – over 5.5 hours of recordings
The lessons are divided into short modules. You can finish a board in one evening, spending as much time as your favorite TV show.
Access for 18 months
you work at your own pace, you can come back whenever you want
Specific tips
tips, tricks, substantive knowledge about techniques, products and materials
Access to the Facebook group
If you get stuck at any stage, just post a photo on our group – I will help you save any job
BONUS 1
Access to a private mentoring group on Facebook (a place for support, questions, and inspiration)
BONUS 2
PDF – Materials list with overview and quick shopping list
PDF – Step-by-step mini-guide to reinforce the knowledge covered in the course
Price: 99 Now only 79 PLN
Course program
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ENTRY
- Welcome to the course participants,
- Introduction to organizational matters,
- Discussion of decoupage techniques, including the napkin technique,
- Presentation of the projects we will create together.
LESSON 1. PREPARATION
- What to buy to start with and what to avoid (without chaos and without spending a fortune)
- How to build a project concept, a handful of inspiration
- Preparing your workspace
LESSON 2. MATERIALS AND BASE
- Materials in Practice,
- Preparing an Object for Decoration
- Composition Basics, Selecting the Right Napkins and Motifs
- Painting the Background
LESSON 3. NAPKIN TECHNIQUE
- Working with Napkins
- Choosing Motifs to Suit Your Workstyle
- Step-by-Step Napkin Adhesion
- Corrections and Rescuing Your Work
LESSON 4. FINISHING AND REFINING DETAILS
- Background matching, underpainting, and special effects
- Painting
- Accessory selection and installation
LESSON 5. CONSOLIDATION OF KNOWLEDGE - MAKING THE SECOND WORK - A WOODEN CANDLE ON A BASE
LESSON 6. SUMMARY
- Your first finished works
- Common mistakes
- What’s next?
EXTRAS - BONUSES
- PDF – Materials list with overview and short shopping list
- PDF – Step-by-step mini-guide to reinforce the knowledge covered in the course
Get to know me
I am Ania Pawlak
Crafter, community activist, countryside lover
Crafting is my passion and a way of life filled with color and creative experiences! I create, decorate, and experiment – for 15 years I’ve been exploring the secrets of decoupage and other techniques, discovering the endless possibilities of creative creation.
I love spreading my love of crafts. In my workshops, I show that anyone can create something beautiful – all it takes is a little inspiration and positive energy. It’s not only an opportunity to acquire new skills, but also a moment for socializing, a break from everyday worries, and spending time with others in a creative atmosphere full of positive energy.
I’m also a community activist with my heart on my sleeve. I love the countryside and am committed to its development – I support local initiatives, organize events, and as the village head of my beloved Wierzbowo, I care for our community and cultivate traditions.
Welcome to my creative world!
Frequently asked questions:
Where can I find the recordings, materials list, and the link to the mentoring Facebook group after purchasing an online workshop?
All materials included in your chosen online workshop are available on the course platform vod.aniapawlak.pl, to which you get immediate access after completing your purchase.
Right after buying the course, you’ll receive two emails that will help you log in to the platform (if you don’t see them, please check your spam or promotions folders).
You can set your own password—make sure to remember it so you can log in anytime you wish.
The materials list can be found in the attachments to the first part of the online workshop, where you’ll also find a link to the Facebook mentoring group.
Additionally, the materials list is posted in the Facebook group under the Guides tab, where you’ll find purchase links in the comments below the post.
If you wish to return to the recordings after logging out of the platform, simply go to vod.aniapawlak.pl, enter your email and password, and you can continue watching anytime.
Will I find information in the online course about where to buy the materials?
Yes! In the Facebook support group, which you’ll gain access to after purchasing the course (the link is included in the first part of the course), I provide direct links to stores where you can purchase all the necessary supplies.
If something is difficult to find, I’ll help you find alternatives or substitutes.
Participants can also discuss the materials list in the dedicated Facebook project group, where you can always count on advice and friendly support.
If you purchase the course from outside Poland, please be aware that some materials may not be available in your country. In that case, completing the project may require using substitutes.
Can I sell works made following the course or teach them in my own workshops?
The online course gives you the knowledge and skills to create your own original projects.
By purchasing the course, you gain access to educational content – not a commercial license to reproduce or teach my projects.
You’re welcome to be inspired by the techniques and themes, but selling identical works or teaching the projects step-by-step is not permitted.
All my designs are protected by copyright law.
How much do the materials needed for the project cost?
The total cost of materials depends on the complexity of the project and the number of tools you’ll need – including silicone moulds for creating 3D elements.
If you’re just starting your creative journey and don’t yet have paints, mediums, or moulds, you should expect to spend up to several hundred PLN.
However, keep in mind that your paints and tools will serve you in many future projects, so think of this expense as an investment – one that can quickly pay off and bring you a lot of joy.