Lasi Purwito, Umi Dayati, Zulkarnain, Monica Widyaswari
This study aims to examine the inheritance process of local wisdom through a meta-learning approach in informal education. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. This research is located at Wahyu Lestari Ning Budoyo Cultural Studio, Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. The informants of this study were the facilitators of the cultural studio, active participants in learning, and the local community. Data was collected using in-depth interview techniques, participatory observation, and documentation studies. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman interactive model analysis. The results of this study indicate that Wahyu Lestari Ning Budoyo Cultural Studio preserves and develops traditional arts through activities such as karawitan, traditional dance, and cultural literacy, engaging children in the community. The inheritance of local wisdom emphasizes meta-learning, where experiences rooted in family and community become continuous learning sources guided by cultural values. This informal education process sustains local heritage, integrating it into daily life while adapting to modern times. © 2026 Authors.
Department of Non-Formal Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Department of Non-Formal Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
