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Creating a universe in the classroom Du Fresne‘s unbridled passion for art makes it difficult for even the most reticent student to resist delving into their own ferâ€" tile imagination. After watching her in action it‘s obvious that she loves what she does so much that her enjoyment is instantâ€" ly contagious. "The child and the (guest) artist share the excitement of the other‘s creativity. A soul meeting another soul. It is a wonderful Despite her title of artistâ€"inâ€"residence at Ecole Sainteâ€"Marie School, the last thing Lisa Du Fresne wants is a permanent home in her students‘ imaginations. After all, the idea behind this innovative program â€" financed by the Ontario Arts Council â€" is not to have the youngsters become elementaryâ€"age versions of their teacher. Instead, in her role as facilitator Du Fresne wants to tap into the individuâ€" al‘s "creative genius." And, rather than look for talent, she prefers enthusiasm. "Through that we can create a uniâ€" verse," beams Du Fresne, a mixedâ€"media artist, poet and writing teacher. By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Loyola Secondary School preâ€" sents its fifth annual Arts Nite "Certain as the Sun" on Thursday, May 13th and Friday, May 14th. The show begins at 7 p.m. each night at the Nottinghill Gate school. The event will feature work in visual arts, music and perâ€" forming arts. Shown here in rehearsal are (from left) Eva Blahut, Michelle Pupulin, Linda Quintal and Melanie Esteves. Next week‘s shows revolve around the four basic elements of earth, wind, fire and water. At the center of these is the human spirit. The performances mark a journey through the challenges this spirit must face. The combiâ€" nation of music, movement, color and a lush set provide an ideal environment for audiences to discover the power â€" the spirit â€" that lives within themselves. Everyone is welcome to attend. For details and ticket information call Anne Goetz at Loyola at 847â€"0595. Arts LovyoLA Live! At the core of Du Fresne‘s small, interactive classes at Ecole Sainteâ€"Marie is the creation of elaborate masks made from recycled materials donated by the commuâ€" nity. No paint is used after a decision was made to explore the colors of the original discarded elements. More often than not the masks wind up rather large, which delights Du Fresne to no end. "I like to turn Uh Oh into Oh Wow!" smiles Du Fresne, a 13â€"year veteran of the OAC Creative Artists in the School proâ€" grams. Du Fresne comes well prepared. In gearing up for her these classes there is a point where artist leaves off and athlete begins. ("I go for the marathon," she says.) By doing so she gives the students as much of herself as possible â€" not to create "great artists of the future" but to instill qualities that will echo later in their lives. These include enhanced selfâ€"esteem, a spirit of coâ€"operation and especially problemâ€"solvâ€" ing. symbiosis," explains Du Fresne, who enjoys the time alone in her studio but who wouldn‘t miss this opportunity for the world. "I feel such energy from the chilâ€" dren." He‘s hip, he‘s hot and he‘s a "dead ringer" for Elvis Presley. KEITH BURTON â€" energetic singer/entertainer â€" set to appear at Coronation Park at this year‘s Festival â€" also brings his "right on" impression of Dolly Parton, Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson and ... : HOSTS ELVIS IN OAKVILLE â€" AND BUDDY AND MICHAEL AND EVEN DOLLY! Each student starts with a handâ€"drawn blueprint of a character who will be front and centre during this Saturday‘s "Franco Fun" parade and activity day in "In school, one develops a concept of the size of a desk," she says. "But these go beyond social space or even desk space." Lisa Du Fresne: "a wonderful symbiosis." BE THERE â€" FRIDAY, JUNE 25â€" CORONATION PARK, 7:30 P.M. SLOUGH ESTATES CANADA A weekly potâ€"pourri of Oakyville entertainment and the arts! Principal Sponsor FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1993 PAGEFF11 "It will be a day of handsâ€"on involveâ€" ment," says Du Fresne, who hopes the day will become an annual event. During Franco Fun, Burlington‘s St. Francis Street will be closed to cars from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Following the parade, students from all over the area will enjoy art exhibitions and workshops, multiculturâ€" al food and much more. "The child, not the event, is what is important. The parade is the cherry on top of the cake. What is important is what is going on inside the children while they are creating." While she is looking forward to Saturday‘s parade, Du Fresne takes pains not to concentrate too much on that single day and never treats her classes as a simply a means to that end. "Regardless of what comes out, the mask is an image of the creator," says Du Fresne. "Masks don‘t cover. They are megaphones of the creator/wearer‘s perâ€" sonality." Burlington. Classmates â€" who are first taught the careful use of tools â€" are encourâ€" aged to applaud one another‘s efforts which helps free them up to create just about anything they want. Performing Arts Camp welcomes Jazz Violinist Page 14