Tradition and innovation: ecologies of sustainable learning in contemporary craft work

Craft work is undergoing significant transformations related to integrating emerging technologies, affecting professional practices, knowledge transmission and the sustainability of workplaces. These changes require new organizational structures and skills capable of combining digital innovation and tradition. In an evolving labor market characterized by challenges to the traditional knowledge transmission between master craftsmen and apprentices, the paper analyzes the impact of technologies on craft practices and situated learning within communities of practice. This analysis is grounded in a narrative literature review informed by a critical and interpretive methodological approach. The focus is on creating sustainable learning ecologies that balance technological innovation, social inclusion and cultural enhancement. The analysis highlights the need to develop learning environments that support the adaptation of traditional skills to contemporary challenges. In conclusion, it stresses the importance of maintaining a balance among technology, learning and sustainability to ensure the continuity and evolution of craft work.